Box 4
Container
Contains 524 Results:
Rough draft of letter signed John F. Darby, St. Louis, Missouri, to His Excellency John S. Phelps, Governor of the State of Missouri, Jefferson City, Mo. Darby’s application for appointment as Senator to fill the vacancy caused by death of Senator Bogy. [filed in 1877 Aug-Dec], 1877 Sept 27
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 Sept 27
Copy of letter signed John F. Darby, St. Louis, Missouri, to Messrs B & J Baker & Co, Commission Merchants, Norfolk, Virginia. Darby has been investigating the location of certain sunken vessels and has acquired correct and valuable information on this subject. He invite them to correspond with him to allow them to determine if they wish to pursue the matter. [filed in 1877 Aug-Dec], 1877 Oct 9
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 Oct 9
Letter signed C.H. Jackson, Ferguson, St. Louis Co., Mo. to John F. Darby. She is at the mercy of her husband’s debtors. Please send her a small part of Darby’s indebtedness to her late husband; he always assured her that Darby would do her justice. [filed in 1877 Aug-Dec], 1877 Oct 9
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 Oct 9
Letter signed D.W. Bouldin, San Francisco, to Col. John F. Darby, St. Louis, Mo. Bouldin’s friend wanted more particulars than Darby provided about the locations of steamboats before proceeding. He has about dropped the subject. If Darby can provide more basis for his confidence, Bouldin will try him again. [filed in 1877 Aug-Dec], 1877 Oct 11
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 Oct 11
Letter signed A.C. Dodge, Burlington, Iowa, to John F. Darby, Saint Louis, Mo. Dodge is happy to hear Darby’s amicable relations with their ancient ally, Jones, have been restored. Julia will soon return home, leaving many friends here. [filed in 1877 Aug-Dec], 1877 Oct 12
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 Oct 12
Rough draft of letter signed John F. Darby, 222 Pine Street, St. Louis, Missouri, to Messrs. Baker & Stoddard, Norfok, Virginia. Asks Baker & Stoddard if they are interested in corresponding with him regarding the possible recovery of treasure from the steamship Central America, sunk off Cape Hatteras in September 1857. Recounts his long interest and research on the subject, his contract with Capt. Carpenter, his efforts to interest James Eads in the project, and his dealings with Quigley, whom Eads said was a great diver. Darby would want an agreed-to share of a recovery, but could not contribute to expenses. He had an estate of a million dollars at the beginning of the war, yielding $60,000 in rents annually, but it has all been swept away by that national calamity. Darby also knows of wrecks with treasure in the Mississippi River. [filed in 1877 Aug-Dec], 1877 Oct 17
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 Oct 17
Rough draft of letter signed John F. Darby [to James E. Yeatman]. Condolences on death of Yeatman’s mother, Mrs. John Bell. [filed in 1877 Aug-Dec], 1877 Oct 20
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 Oct 20
Letter signed James E. Yeatman, St. Louis, to John F. Darby. Acknowledges Darby’s letter with gratitude. [filed in 1877 Aug-Dec], 1877 Oct 22
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 Oct 22
Letter signed Chauncey I. Filley, Post Office, St. Louis, Mo., to Jno. F. Darby [John F. Darby], City. Asks if Darby remembers Mr. or Gen’l Valliere, a native of Quebec who died many years ago. [filed in 1877 Aug-Dec], 1877 Nov 3
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 Nov 3
Letter signed Wilkinson Call, Jacksonville, to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Mo. When Call’s parents came away from St. Louis, they left portraits of themselves when young with Mr. and Mrs. Paca, who were relatives of the Dallams. Could Darby make some inquirie to find and recover the portraits? [filed in 1877 Aug-Dec], 1877 Nov 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 Nov 24