Box 4
Container
Contains 524 Results:
Letter signed J. Gillespie, Edwardsville, to John F. Darby. Gillespie read with great pleasure Darby’s sketch of the life and character of Edward Bates. Gillespie had high regard for Bates, and supported him for President in 1860. Lincoln and Bates were the only two men who could have best conducted the country through its tribulations. Asks Darby where he can find the speech of Barton against Benton in the U.S. Senate sometime before 1830. Gillespie would travel 500 miles to read it again. After it the name of Little Red was upon every tongue. [filed in 1876 May-Dec], 1876 Aug 9
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 11
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists largely of the papers of John F. Darby and his wife Mary F. Darby, and relates mostly to the political, social, and business history of St. Louis. The papers also include family correspondence with relatives in North Carolina, Kentucky, and Missouri, and correspondence regarding legal and business matters. Of special note are the minute books of the Jefferson Society and the St. Louis Debating Club (1827-1828), both regional debating societies of which Darby was a...
Dates:
1876 Aug 9
Letter signed Mary J. Carlin, 166 Duffield St., Brooklyn, to Jno. F. Darby [John F. Darby]. Explains her writing to Mr. Knapp to remit funds to her to use to pay Darby. Knapp is instructed by this mail to pay Darby one-third the allowance granted by the court. Asks if Darby has additional suggestions regarding the breaking of the will. [filed in 1876 May-Dec], 1876 Aug 10
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 11
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists largely of the papers of John F. Darby and his wife Mary F. Darby, and relates mostly to the political, social, and business history of St. Louis. The papers also include family correspondence with relatives in North Carolina, Kentucky, and Missouri, and correspondence regarding legal and business matters. Of special note are the minute books of the Jefferson Society and the St. Louis Debating Club (1827-1828), both regional debating societies of which Darby was a...
Dates:
1876 Aug 10
Letter signed A. Todd, St. Louis, to John F. Darby. Regarding funeral of Edward Bates. [filed in 1876 May-Dec], 1876 Aug 15
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 11
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists largely of the papers of John F. Darby and his wife Mary F. Darby, and relates mostly to the political, social, and business history of St. Louis. The papers also include family correspondence with relatives in North Carolina, Kentucky, and Missouri, and correspondence regarding legal and business matters. Of special note are the minute books of the Jefferson Society and the St. Louis Debating Club (1827-1828), both regional debating societies of which Darby was a...
Dates:
1876 Aug 15
Letter signed John F. Darby, St. Louis, Missouri, to J.G. Lane. Thanks Lane for informing him of election as an honorary member of the First Tilden and Hendricks Club. [filed in 1876 May-Dec], 1876 Aug 26
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 11
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists largely of the papers of John F. Darby and his wife Mary F. Darby, and relates mostly to the political, social, and business history of St. Louis. The papers also include family correspondence with relatives in North Carolina, Kentucky, and Missouri, and correspondence regarding legal and business matters. Of special note are the minute books of the Jefferson Society and the St. Louis Debating Club (1827-1828), both regional debating societies of which Darby was a...
Dates:
1876 Aug 26
Letter signed W. Gilpin, Denver, to John F. Darby. Darby’s son Caswell arrived the 20th, and left the next day for Santa Fe and Silver City. Caswell was at Gilpin’s house in good spirits and without impediment. [filed in 1876 May-Dec], 1876 Aug 28
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 11
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists largely of the papers of John F. Darby and his wife Mary F. Darby, and relates mostly to the political, social, and business history of St. Louis. The papers also include family correspondence with relatives in North Carolina, Kentucky, and Missouri, and correspondence regarding legal and business matters. Of special note are the minute books of the Jefferson Society and the St. Louis Debating Club (1827-1828), both regional debating societies of which Darby was a...
Dates:
1876 Aug 28
Letter signed J.J. Morard, French Benevolent Society, St. Louis, to Jno. F. Darby [John F. Darby]. Thanks Darby for his acceptance of the Presidency and proposed celebration. [filed in 1876 May-Dec], 1876 Sept 1
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 11
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists largely of the papers of John F. Darby and his wife Mary F. Darby, and relates mostly to the political, social, and business history of St. Louis. The papers also include family correspondence with relatives in North Carolina, Kentucky, and Missouri, and correspondence regarding legal and business matters. Of special note are the minute books of the Jefferson Society and the St. Louis Debating Club (1827-1828), both regional debating societies of which Darby was a...
Dates:
1876 Sept 1
Letter signed Lewis Papin, Globe City, Arizona Territory, to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Mo. Has not heard from Cass; he may be in Silver City. Papin does not think this is the place for him unless he has entirely stopped drinking. Miners are shooting people as a result of drinking. Papin is doing well in business for his age of 20. Native Americans are very troublesome. Papin is in a band of 50 for mutual defense. [filed in 1876 May-Dec], 1876 Sept 21
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 11
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists largely of the papers of John F. Darby and his wife Mary F. Darby, and relates mostly to the political, social, and business history of St. Louis. The papers also include family correspondence with relatives in North Carolina, Kentucky, and Missouri, and correspondence regarding legal and business matters. Of special note are the minute books of the Jefferson Society and the St. Louis Debating Club (1827-1828), both regional debating societies of which Darby was a...
Dates:
1876 Sept 21
Copy of letter signed John F. Darby, St. Louis, Missouri, to Horace Barnes, 765 Sixth Avenue, New York. Darby wishes to engage Barnes to look after and recover the vessel Central America, which sunk near Cape Hatteras around the 13th of September 1857. Some 500 or 600 passengers lost their lives. On board were said to be 4 to 6 million dollars in gold coins, gold bars, and gold dust. Darby has been interested in this recovery for 5 or 6 years, and had a contract with a friend to seek and recover. The friend abandoned the enterprise. Darby tried to involve his friend James Eads, but Eads was too involved with opening the mouth of the Mississippi. Darby would provide information, not funds, and would want share of recovery. Recovery would be free from all salvage because more than three leagues offshore. Darby also has information about vessels with treasure in the Mississippi River. [filed in 1876 May-Dec], 1876 Oct 2
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 11
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists largely of the papers of John F. Darby and his wife Mary F. Darby, and relates mostly to the political, social, and business history of St. Louis. The papers also include family correspondence with relatives in North Carolina, Kentucky, and Missouri, and correspondence regarding legal and business matters. Of special note are the minute books of the Jefferson Society and the St. Louis Debating Club (1827-1828), both regional debating societies of which Darby was a...
Dates:
1876 Oct 2
Copy of letter signed John F. Darby, 222 Pine Street, St. Louis, Missouri, to Horace Barnes, 765 Sixth Avenue, New York. Would like to provide Barnes with papers and letters relating to the Central America, and to meet to discuss the matter. Realizes it is too late to undertake work this year. Meanwhile, work could be done on about a dozen vessels in the Mississippi, one of which is said to contain 600 kegs of silver coin of one thousand dollars each. [filed in 1876 May-Dec], 1876 Oct 4
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 11
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists largely of the papers of John F. Darby and his wife Mary F. Darby, and relates mostly to the political, social, and business history of St. Louis. The papers also include family correspondence with relatives in North Carolina, Kentucky, and Missouri, and correspondence regarding legal and business matters. Of special note are the minute books of the Jefferson Society and the St. Louis Debating Club (1827-1828), both regional debating societies of which Darby was a...
Dates:
1876 Oct 4
Letter signed John Mullery, St. Louis, to John F. Darby. Contains thanks for the very flattering and highly complimentary opinion Darby entertained for Mullery and published in his communication to the Dispatch on September 27. Is sorry he was unable to assist Darby in obtaining the position he sought and deserved. [filed in 1876 May-Dec], 1876 Oct 10
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 11
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists largely of the papers of John F. Darby and his wife Mary F. Darby, and relates mostly to the political, social, and business history of St. Louis. The papers also include family correspondence with relatives in North Carolina, Kentucky, and Missouri, and correspondence regarding legal and business matters. Of special note are the minute books of the Jefferson Society and the St. Louis Debating Club (1827-1828), both regional debating societies of which Darby was a...
Dates:
1876 Oct 10