Box 4
Container
Contains 524 Results:
Letter signed A.T. [Albert Todd], St. Louis, to John F. Darby. Thanks Darby for his history of the establishment of Lafayette Park. Compliments Darby for his early devotion to universal free education. May Darby be inspired to write more. Wants the “privilege of preserving it in the archives of our Historical Society.” Todd wrote on Darby’s behalf during the Convention. [filed in 1876 May-Dec], 1876 Nov 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 Nov 4
Copy of letter signed John F. Darby, St. Louis, Missouri, to Genl. A.J. Smith, No. 2911 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. Offers congratulations on Darby’s triumphant election as County Auditor. Darby has been connected with Smith’s father-in-law, Doctor Simpson, for over 50 years. Darby appointed him City Comptroller and a trustee of Boatmen’s Savings Institution. Simpson’s family voted for Darby, who is glad to return the obligation to Smith. [filed in 1876 May-Dec], 1876 Nov 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 Nov 9
Letter signed Michael Boyce, Cotile Landing, to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Missouri. Darby’s letter of the 17th afforded hope and consolation after Darby’s letter of the 16th gave a great shock to Boyce’s nervous system. Deplores the outcome of his case, which Darby should appeal to the Missouri Supreme Court. [filed in 1876 May-Dec], 1876 Nov 25
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 Nov 25
Letter signed Wm. H. Beebe [William H. Beebe], Chicago, to John F. Darby. Thanks Darby for his November 1876 article on St. Louis Public Schools and for the kind remembrance from Darby. [filed in 1876 May-Dec], 1876 Nov 25
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 Nov 25
Letter signed John F. Dillon, Jefferson City, to John F. Darby. Warm thanks for Darby’s article on the Public Schools of St. Louis. [filed in 1876 May-Dec], 1876 Nov 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 Nov 26
Letter signed E. Hempstead, Chicago, to John F. Darby, St. Louis. Hempstead does not know of any heirs of Christian Wilt except what Gov. Fletcher can furnish Darby. Hempstead is willing to enter into any equitable arrangement. Darby will recall Gov. Fletcher thought the heirs were debarred by statute of limitations. Hempstead is much obliged for the article sent to him. [filed in 1876 May-Dec], 1876 Nov 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 Nov 28
Copy of letter signed John F. Darby, St. Louis, Missouri, to T.A. Post, Reporter of the decisions of the Supreme Court of Missouri, St. Louis, Mo. Darby’s name was omitted from the list of counsel in the case of Alexander Valle vs. Henry Obenhouse and Pelagi Berthold. Describes Darby’s role in case. It is a matter of no great importance, anyway. [filed in 1876 May-Dec], 1876 Dec 5
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 Dec 5
Letter signed Henry A. Boyce, Cotile Landing, to John F. Darby. Advises Darby to take the appeal as his uncle Michael Boyce requested. Henry just learned by messenger that Michael is dangerously ill in Natchitoches. Henry is about to start up there. [filed in 1876 May-Dec], 1876 Dec 5
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 Dec 5
Letter signed Michael Boyce, Natchitoches, to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Mo. Lists various people whom Darby can ask to be on Boyce’s appeal bond with General Frost. List includes: John O.Fallon Delaney, Sidney M. Tyler, Major A.J. Lindsey, Thomas Brent, and M.P. Sanguinet. Boyce is now feeling better. [filed in 1876 May-Dec], 1876 Dec 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 Dec 10
Letter signed L.E. Carter, St. Joseph, Mo., to Wm. Syerson. Inquires regarding nature and terms of contract between Syerson and his brother and the old firm of Hughes & Marshall regarding the Syerson Nursery. [filed in 1876 May-Dec], 1876 Dec 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 Dec 15