Box 5
Container
Contains 250 Results:
Letter signed Albert Todd, St. Louis, to J.F. Darby. Thanks Darby for sending his “vindication of the truth of history” against the Globe-Democrat’s defamation. It was a pleasure to find that Darby’s blood could still resent as well as vindicate. [filed in 1881 Mar-May 11], 1881 Mar 31
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 31
Letter signed Isaac M. Veitch, Hope Mutual Fire Insurance Company, No. 419 Olive Street, St. Louis, to John F. Darby. Solicits, on behalf of the management of the Odd Fellows Library, a presentation of Darby’s recently published book. The library is entirely supported by contributions and open to the public. [filed in 1881 Mar-May 11], 1881 Apr 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 Apr 7
Letter signed Peter L. Foy, St. Louis, to John F. Darby. Foy is sure they did a good work in defeating the reelection of Mr. Overstolz. In defeating him, they defeated the rings and the corruptionists generally. [filed in 1881 Mar-May 11], 1881 Apr 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 Apr 11
Letter signed S.S. Laws, President, Univesity of the State of Missouri, Columbia, Boone, Co., Missouri, to Jno. F. Darby [John F. Darby], St. Louis, Mo. Thanks Darby for his vindication of his native state’s celebration of the battle of Guilford Courthouse. He shall preserve it with care for its own sake and that of its author. Darby’s visit has left them with very pleasant memories. Their friend Rollins is not so strong but his mind is clear and his conversation as interesting as ever. Includes newspaper clipping regarding State-University relationship. (2 items) [filed in 1881 Mar-May 11], 1881 Apr 22
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 Apr 22
Rough draft of letter of John F. Darby to E.O. Stannard, Chairman of the Southern Hotel celebration. Suggests that Stannard send complimentary tickets to two of the oldest citizens in St. Louis, Gabriel S. Chouteau, son of Auguste Chouteau, the first white man who founded the city, in his 90th year, and Mr. Pettibone, who has filled many positions of honor and is over 100 years old. [filed in 1881 Mar-May 11], 1881 May 9
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 May 9
Rough draft of letter signed John F. Darby, St. Louis, Missouri, to Wayman Crow, St. Louis, Mo. Offers congratulations on the dedication ceremonies of the Art Hall last night. It was by far the most elegant affair of this kind in St. Louis. [filed in 1881 Mar-May 11], 1881 May 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 May 11
Rough draft of letter signed John F. Darby, St. Louis, Mo., to Mr. Gottschalk. Requests aid from Mullanphy Board to Miss Jane Massey, the daughter of Samuel Massey, who established Massey’s Iron Works in Crawford County. She has been in the poor house and seeks transportation to Boonville. [filed in 1881 May 13-Nov 30], 1881 May 13
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 5
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 May 13
Letter signed James M. Loring, St. Louis, to John F. Darby. Regrets that Darby is so annoyed about not getting the book. His mother thinks his father has loaned it to some friend in the country. [filed in 1881 May 13-Nov 30], 1881 May 18
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 5
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 May 18
Letter signed J.E. Bryan, Oswego, Kansas, to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Mo. Bryan saw in the Globe-Democrat that Darby would reply to Judge Krane’s statement that Daniel Boone could not read or write. He has seen some of Boone’s writing with his signature appended, in a round, smooth, clear hand. Bryan’s father had the writing. His grandfather, Jonathan Bryan, was a near neighbor to Boone on the Femme Osage creek. His father knew Boone. [filed in 1881 May 13-Nov 30], 1881 May 19
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 5
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 May 19
Letter signed Geo. N. Thompson [George N. Thompson], Leasburg, Caswell Co., N. Carolina, to J.F. Darby, St. Louis, Mo. Darby’s box of stones from the knoll on the Red House road and the old Burley Lea place is on the way. Apologizes for the delay. [filed in 1881 May 13-Nov 30], 1881 June 2
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 5
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 June 2