Box 5
Container
Contains 250 Results:
Letter signed Mrs. H.T. McDaniel, 548 Arapahoe St., Denver, Colorado, to Jno. F. Darby [John F. Darby], St. Louis, Mo. Her husband has spoken of Darby in a complimentary manner ever since their marriage. He gave her a sketch of Darby’s life to read. Henry wrote of seeing Darby in St. Louis. Henry will be in the office at Fort Smith for a week. He expects to go out on the line. [filed in 1881 Jan-Feb], 1881 Feb 3
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 4
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:
1881 Feb 3
Letter signed J.H. Lightner, St. Louis, to J.F. Darby. His rule in relation to public office has been to await public opinion and then conclude what was proper to do. He cannot appear as seeking any office. [filed in 1881 Jan-Feb], 1881 Feb 7
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 4
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:
1881 Feb 7
Letter signed C.B. Rollins, University of the State of Missouri, Columbia, Mo., to Jno. F. Darby [John F. Darby], St. Louis, Mo. His father has been very sick. He has awaited the return of Dr. Laws before the time of Darby’s address to the law class was fixed. As soon as they fix the date, Darby will be notified. [filed in 1881 Jan-Feb], 1881 Feb 12
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 4
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:
1881 Feb 12
Letter signed A.C. Dodge, Burlington, Iowa, to John F. Darby, Saint Louis, Mo. Regarding letters of Edward Dobyn and Montgomery Blair to the Missouri Republican. Includes two newspaper clippings of the published letters. (3 items) [filed in 1881 Jan-Feb], 1881 Feb 13
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 4
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:
1881 Feb 13
Letter signed Isaac H. Sturgeon, St. Louis, to [John F.] Darby. Requirements of two securities who together can make affidavit they are worth $20,000, in order for Walter to obtain the position. Asks Darby to hold on to what he is doing until he can put Walter to work. When his commission comes, he will be ready for work as soon as he learns how to do it. Sturgeon will get a friend to teach him. [filed in 1881 Jan-Feb], 1881 Feb 14
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 4
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:
1881 Feb 14
Letter signed Jno. M. Glover [John M. Glover], St. Louis, to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Missouri. Glover told Darby when he accepted Darby’s case that he had also agreed to take the case for Knox against Darby. Darby pronounced this sufficient, otherwise Glover would have withdrawn from the suit. He never had the slightest idea of charging Darby a fee. [filed in 1881 Jan-Feb], 1881 Feb 26
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 4
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:
1881 Feb 26
Letter signed C.D. Drake, Washington, to John F. Darby, St. Louis. Drake does not take the Missouri Republican and so has not read the letter of Major Dobyns and his correspondence with Judge Blair. His opinion about a reply would not be better than that of Judge Gantt and other friends, but he will read it if Darby wishes; please send a copy of the newspaper. [filed in 1881 Jan-Feb], 1881 Feb 28
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 4
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:
1881 Feb 28
Letter signed Missouri Lysaght, Saint Joseph, Mo., to Uncle [John F. Darby]. She has not had a letter from Darby since Christmas and feels uneasy. When she does not hear from him, she gets down in the blues. Julia’s visit made her happy. Her health is better. She would love to have Mary visit her. Asks if Mary Pratte is in St. Louis. She was glad to hear that Caswell is doing well in Frisco. [filed in 1881 Mar-May 11], 1881 Mar 1
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 4
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:
1881 Mar 1
Letter signed W.T. Sherman, Headquarters Army of the United States, Washington, D.C., to J.F. Darby, St. Louis, Mo. Darby’s letter of March 2 was received and was referred to the Commissioners of Pensions. The military have nothing to do with pensions, it being a civil branch of the government. [filed in 1881 Mar-May 11], 1881 Mar 5
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 4
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:
1881 Mar 5
Letter signed J.T. Ross, Marshall, Mo., to John F. Darby. Questions concerning the expedition to the Atlantic: locality of boat, depth of water, etc. Ross would like to go and represent Darby’s interest if he does not go, but Ross cannot put in $1000 at present. [filed in 1881 Mar-May 11], 1881 Mar 5
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 4
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:
1881 Mar 5