Box 5
Container
Contains 250 Results:
Letter signed J. Clark Tracy, Central City, Ills., to Friend [John F. Darby]. Tracy arrived home after being snow-bound 8 days on the road. Discusses pending lawsuit. He will make every effort to find his brother in Colorado, where most western roads have stopped running. They can prove Capt. J.C. Morrow as a man of low associates at the time of his will. [filed in 1881 Mar-May 11], 1881 Mar 10
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 10
Letter signed Jas. J. Rollins [James J. Rollins], University of the State of Missouri, Columbia, Mo. to [John F.] Darby. Rollins has reviewed the manuscript regarding Dobyns, Blair, and Wymer. He took no stock in Wymer whatever. Since he is dead, Rollins agrees with Col. Gantt that Darby is too severe for the public press. Dobyns and Blair have no right to be interfering. The University is having difficulties in the legislature. Democracy and ignorance are becoming synonomous, especially in Missouri. Darby’s visit was very agreeable to all. Dr. Lewis thinks that Darby’s medical case is most remarkable and should be reported in the books. Asks Darby to tell him again what was the cause of his paralysis. [filed in 1881 Mar-May 11], 1881 Mar 10
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 10
Letter signed Col. Richard I. Dodge, Headquarters Army of the United States, Washington, D.C., to Jno. F. Darby [John F. Darby], 222 Pine St., St. Louis. The General of the Army directs Dodge to answer Darby’s letter regarding the discharge of Pvt. David Teagarden. The soldier having enlisted under false pretenses is entitled to no government pay or allowances. His private debts are no concern of the government. [filed in 1881 Mar-May 11], 1881 Mar 11
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 11
Letter signed Samuel Gaty, Saint Louis, to John F. Darby, 222 Pine St., City. President Albert Todd informed him he deemed it best to defer presentation of the portrait until next month when more members will be present, and that it was customary to file with the Society a biographical sketch. Should Gaty have this done, or will Darby? [filed in 1881 Mar-May 11], 1881 Mar 15
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 15
Letter signed N.J. Morrison, St. Louis, Mo., to John F. Darby. Encloses a circular petitioning citizens of St. Louis for books for the Drury College library. Darby’s own work and any others of his would be highly prized. Includes printed circular, dated January 1, 1881, addressed to Darby, discussing the library’s growth and interests. (2 items) [filed in 1881 Mar-May 11], 1881 Mar 17
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 17
Letter signed M.J. Carlin, Fredericksburg, Virginia, to Jno. F. Darby [John F. Darby]. She is living in the house she was born in, the same house in which Gen.. Washington lived. She has been finishing Mrs. Bennett’s eldest daughter’s education for two years. It costs her $100 a month; they have not sent her a cent. She does not own an inch of ground; her 8 houses are all gone. That bad man O.J. Baker destroyed or took the note her husband gave him for her. [filed in 1881 Mar-May 11], 1881 Mar 20
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 20
Rough draft of letter signed John F. Darby, St. Louis, to Editors of the Missouri Republican. Criticizes article or editorial in Globe-Democrat on March 20 disparaging the celebration by North Carolina of the centennial of the battle of Guilford Court House. Darby feels called upon to defend his native state. Gives account of battle and various quotations about it. Darby’s grandfather fought in the battle under General Greene, and often described it to Darby as a child, making an everlasting impression. When Darby was laying out an addition to St. Louis on Compton Hill, he named one street “Guilford Street” in honor of the battle. Missouri has honored North Carolina with more consideration and respect than any other state. Bollinger, Barton, Benton, Polk, Jackson, and Macon counties are named after North Carolinians. [filed in 1881 Mar-May 11], 1881 Mar 24
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 24
Letter signed Wm. Limrick [William Limrick], Lexington, Mo., to J.F. Darby. Limrick saw in the Missouri Republican on March 23 an advertisement about the sale next May 5 of the remaining assets of Darby’s bankruptcy, consisting of large tracts of land. He thinks publication should continue until the sale to attract more bidders. Asks if he should appear at the sale, and what would be a good purchase. He hopes the sale will free Darby from indebtedness. [filed in 1881 Mar-May 11], 1881 Mar 25
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 25
Letter signed John F. Darby, St. Louis, Missouri, to Thomas J. Crittenden, Governor of the State of Missouri, Jefferson City, Mo. Recommends Francis Valle, who is applying to be a notary public in St. Louis. He is capable, honest and temperate, from an ancient and distinguished family. If ancient relations are to be considered, he has the further claim on Crittenden since Crittenden’s uncle killed his uncle in a duel. [filed in 1881 Mar-May 11], 1881 Mar 29
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 29
Letter signed Geo. T.M. Davis [George T.M. Davis], New York, to J.F. Darby, 222 Pine Street, Saint Louis, Mo. Thanks Darby for his business proposal. A syndicate that Davis is involved with may require his ready money, and he does not know enough about Darby’s enterprise, but he is willing to be of service. [filed in 1881 Mar-May 11], 1881 Mar 29
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 29