Box 5
Container
Contains 250 Results:
“Memorandum about David Waldo” in John F. Darby’s hand. Description of scene of dead bodies and storm scene after railroad wreck. [filed in 1878], ca. 1878
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 1
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:
ca. 1878
Letter signed Joseph A. Mudd, M.D., Chain of Rocks, Lincoln Co., Mo., to John F. Darby. In a Republican of last August, Darby wrote that Chester Ashley was elected senator from Arkansas in 1847. Another source stated 1844. Which is correct? Inquires about facts and dates regarding David Barton, Alexander Buckner, Henry Geyer, Waldo Johnson, and D.T. Jewett, and lack of an election to succeed Atchison in 1854-1855. [filed in 1878], 1878 Jan 10
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 1
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:
1878 Jan 10
Letter signed J.B. Montgomery, Washington, to John F. Darby. Gen. Phelps gave him Darby’s letter of the 15th. He would be pleased to hear from Darby about the matter or to call upon Darby in 15- 20 days, when Montgomery is likely to be in St. Louis. [filed in 1878], 1878 Jan 22
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 1
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:
1878 Jan 22
Letter signed Mrs. Theresa M. Blennerhassett, St. Louis, to John F. Darby, St. Louis. Requests a few items, or anecdotes, regarding the public life of the late R.S. Blennerhassett. Includes fragment of paper with names and dates from 1840s. (2 items) [filed in 1878], 1878 Jan 24
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 1
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:
1878 Jan 24
Letter signed Thos. C. Ready, Grand Master of Masons of Missouri, St. Louis, to Jno. F. Darby [John F. Darby]. Seeking biographical sketches of various Masons connected with the organization of the Grand Lodge in 1821, including Edward Bates, William Bates, James Kennerly, N.B. Tucker, Thompson Douglass, Hardage Lane, Archibald Gamble, H.R. Gamble, Thomas Riddick, Thomas H. Benton, A.B. Chambers, and Sinclair Kirtley. [filed in 1878], 1878 Feb 2
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 1
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:
1878 Feb 2
Rough draft of letter signed John F. Darby, St. Louis, Missouri, to Samuel Copp, Secretary of the Bellefontaine Cemetery. Replies very heatedly to letter asking for Darby’s resignation as a trustee. Darby refuses and recites his role as an original incorporator of the cemetery association, a director from the beginning, and its first president. Darby persuaded the Board to purchase the land from Mr. Kennett, and contributed several thousand dollars towards the purchase. Recent infirmities have prevented him from attending some meetings. [filed in 1878], 1878 Apr 5
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 1
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:
1878 Apr 5
Copy of poem in John F. Darby’s hand, “Somebody.” [filed in 1878], 1878 Apr 9
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 1
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:
1878 Apr 9
Letter signed Saml. Copp [Samuel Copp], Bellefontaine Cemtery Association, St. Louis, to John F. Darby, St. Louis. States that Darby entirely perverts the spirit and meaning of his letter of March 28. He did not ask for Darby’s resignation, only suggested it under certain conditions. Board has been having difficulties conducting business due to lack of quorum at meetings. Hopes Darby can attend future meetings or consider whether duty requires him to step aside. [filed in 1878], 1878 Apr 10
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 1
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:
1878 Apr 10
Letter signed Ella Dodge and numerous Dodge family members, Burlington, Iowa, to John F. Darby. They have an insatiable desire to see a certain young lady named Julia E. Darby, and petition permission for said Julia to come to Burlington right away. [filed in 1878], 1878 May 14
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 1
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:
1878 May 14
Copy of letter signed John F. Darby, St. Louis, Missouri, to W.P. Gordon, Kansas City, Mo. Gordon has misconstrued previous communications from Darby and taken offense where none was intended. Darby did not ask for compensation for sharing information and interviews. Explains request for return of book of Sen. Bogy’s. [filed in 1878], 1878 May 20
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 1
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:
1878 May 20