Box 4
Container
Contains 524 Results:
Letter signed Michael Boyce, Natchitoches, to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Mo. Boyce was astounded that the Court of Appeals had refused an appeal to the State Supreme Court. Asks Darby to explore other ways to get case to Supreme Court. Sorry Darby had the judgment paid without execution issued. Discusses funds available. [filed in 1876 May-Dec], 1876 Dec 20
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 20
Letter signed L.E. Carter, St. Joseph, Mo., to Wm. Syerson. Asks numerous questions about relationship of Syerson and his brother to Hughes & Marshall and various other persons. If Syerson assists it may be the entering wedge for him to come in with his claim, and in any event will be a great favor to Carter. [filed in 1876 May-Dec], 1876 Dec 29
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 29
Copy, in hand of John F. Darby, of letter to the Editor of St. Louis Times. Regarding speech of Col. J.C. Normile at meeting of Col. Armstrong’s friends at Planter’s House. [filed in 1877 Jan-July], 1877
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 12
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:
1877
Note regarding wreck of steamer Brandywine in 1832 near Memphis. [filed in 1877 Jan-July], 1877?
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 12
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:
1877?
“List of Steamers Sunk in the lower Mississippi River with Valuable Cargos on Board.” Notes on six steamers and cargo. [filed in 1877 Jan-July], 1877?
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 12
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:
1877?
Letter signed Michael Boyce, Natchitoches, to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Missouri. Regarding various bills and correspondence. Mail between New Orleans and Natchitoches very irregular. Boyce will arrange for Darby to get $110 for taking McDowell vs. Boyce case to Missouri Supreme Court. “So go ahead!” [filed in 1877 Jan-July], 1877 Jan 4
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 12
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:
1877 Jan 4
Letter signed John P. Jones, Keytesville, Chariton Co., Mo., to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Mo. Asks if Darby knows how the Chariton River derived its name. [filed in 1877 Jan-July], 1877 Jan 8
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 12
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:
1877 Jan 8
Letter signed John F. Darby, St. Louis, Missouri, to Gov. T.C. Fletcher. Be so kind as to send by the bearer, Darby’s son, Walter, the list and names and residences of the heirs of Christian Wilt, which Fletcher promised to give him. Includes Fletcher’s reply with 7 names. [filed in 1877 Jan-July], 1877 Jan 16
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 12
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:
1877 Jan 16
Letter signed E. Hempstead, Chicago, to John F. Darby, St. Louis. Details regarding list of Wilt heirs. Hempstead and his brothers are willing to have Darby prosecute for them, provided they are indemnified from all liability. [filed in 1877 Jan-July], 1877 Jan 30
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 12
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:
1877 Jan 30
Memorandum by John F. Darby regarding will of Mary Cavalier. Includes draft of will. (2 items) [filed in 1877 Jan-July], 1877 Jan 24
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 12
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:
1877 Jan 24