Box 5
Container
Contains 250 Results:
Speech of Willis S. Williams titled “Great Speech of a Know Nothing delivered at Hillsboro Missouri, during the late term of the Circuit Court.” Persons mentioned include Mr. Trustin Polk, Captain Stevenson, Samuel Caruthers, Tom Allen, William Russell, Fillmore, and Donaldson. Places mentioned include Big River and St. Louis., No date
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 8
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...
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Note signed Mr. and Mrs. Biddle to [John F.] Darby. “Mr. and Mrs. Biddle request the favor of Mr. Darby’s Company on Friday evening.”, No date
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 8
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...
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Letter signed Elizabeth Lewis, Missouri, to John F. Darby, Frankfort Kentucky. Inquires about her brother Darby’s health. Her heart is troubled because the slaves were sold at the courthouse door day before yesterday. Describes who bought each person and at what price. She cried as hard as any of them remembering they belonged to her mother. Asks Darby to get her one girl about 15 or 16 who can wash, cook, and is smart for any business. Will pay cash for her, and will send Hiram with the money. “Try how cheap you can get one for me.” Land is rising in value. Mr. Lewis asks $800 for the ferry and expects to get it in the fall. Billy wrote that he is coming to kill Lewis for selling Palmer for $150. Says they are much respected, and wishes Darby would come to St. Louis to live., No year Sept 5
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 8
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:
No year Sept 5
Bill for equipment and labor, Eliza Carter dr. to T. Summers., No year Dec 15
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 8
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:
No year Dec 15
Document of John F. Darby regarding accounts and financial transactions with Return Strong. Persons mentioned include Doctor Simpson, T. Douglass, and Justus Post. Place mentioned include St. Louis., No date
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 8
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:
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Document signed H.S. Geyer to the Sheriff of Howard County. Order to pay the proceeds of the execution in this case to William M. O’Hara. Persons mentioned include William Nolan and Bank of St. Louis. Places mentioned include Howard County., No date
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 8
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:
No date
Letter signed J. Gordon C.C. to John F. Darby, Mayor of the City of St. Louis. Concerning an inquiry about Mr. Gildersleeve whom the watch were asked to take to the guard room by Dr. King. Persons mentioned include Joseph Garner, Mr. Parker, Mr. Middleton, and Mr. Castello., No date
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 8
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:
No date
Draft of report of the Committee on Iron Mountain in John F. Darby’s hand. Discussion of costs and benefits of a railroad between Iron Mountain and St. Louis. Also discusses running the line to Cape Girardeau. Recommends that the State aid in the construction of the railroad to St. Louis, creating a company for the purpose, with the State taking one third of the stock after the other two thirds shall have been taken up by corporations and individuals. Persons mentioned include Mr. Standing and Professor Sheppard. Places mentioned include Franklin County, Mississippi River, and Frederick Town, Madison County., No date
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 8
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:
No date
Acrostic poem., No date
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 8
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:
No date
Poem., No date
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 8
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:
No date