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Draft of John F. Darby of letter to Editor of the Missouri Republican. Comments on a memoir of Charles Gratiot by Frederick Billon, published in the Republican, which criticized an obituary notice written by Darby regarding Mrs. DeMun, the last surviving child of Charles Gratiot. Darby had reviewed his piece with Billon before its publication. Also discusses Gratiot’s role in Louisiana Purchase, and activities of George Rogers Clark in 1778. [filed in 1878], 1878 Aug 29

 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 Aug 29

Two versions of poem: “Epitaph on the political death of Chauncey I. Filley” in John F. Darby’s hand. [filed in 1878], 1878 Sept 6

 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 Sept 6

Notes in Darby’s hand titled “‘Rotation in office’ is the old Democratic Jackson doctrine, for more than fifty years.” Commentary on one-party government. Signed: “Benton.” [filed in 1878], 1878 Oct 1

 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 Oct 1

Letter signed Jos. Audenreid, Washington, D.C., to Jno. F. Darby [John F. Darby], St. Louis, Mo. Has not heard from Darby regarding the copy of portrait of Gen. Wilkinson. He presumes it was not done. If so, please advise and he will have a copy made from a picture he obtained this summer. [filed in 1878], 1878 Oct 12

 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 Oct 12

Copy of letter signed John F. Darby, Saint Louis, Missouri, to General W.T. Sherman, Commander of the United States Army. Per Sherman’s instructions he had two copies made of Gen. Wilkinson’s portrait. He was waiting to hear that Sherman had returned to Washington before ordering them sent; that will be done this evening. [filed in 1878], 1878 Oct 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 Oct 14

Copy of letter signed John F. Darby, Saint Louis, Missouri, to Col. Jos. C. Audenreid [Joseph C. Audenreid], Washington, D.C. The photographs of the portrait of General Wilkinson were taken more than a month ago and have been directed to be sent to him by express. [filed in 1878], 1878 Oct 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 Oct 14

Letter signed W.T. Sherman, Headquarters Army of the United States, Washington D.C., to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Mo. Acknowledges with gratitude receipt of the photographs of General Wilkinson, one of which will be framed for the new Army headquarters. We have lived through an epoch of vast national importance. I hope to be in St. Louis often and to see you again. [filed in 1878], 1878 Oct 19

 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 Oct 19

Letter signed C.D. Drake, Washington, to John F. Darby, St. Louis. “Harvey’s Reminiscences of Daniel Webster” describes an occurrence between Col. Benton and “John Wilson of St. Louis.” Asks Darby to read it and tell him what he thinks of it. The only lawyer in Missouri Drake can remember named John Wilson was John Wilson of Platte. [filed in 1878], 1878 Oct 19

 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 Oct 19

Letter signed Thomas J. Stewart, New York, to John F. Darby. Stewart saw Darby’s name in the account of the funeral of Doct. H.L. Hoffman. In 1837, as a newly married man, he lived next door to Darby. Recalls various acquaintances and business transactions. Was a member of the firm of McKee Stewart & Lind at 28 Main Street. [filed in 1878], 1878 Nov 13

 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 Nov 13

Letter of Thomas G. Nelson to Jno. F. Darby [John F. Darby]. Nelson read in the Republican today Darby’s tribute to Dr. Herman L. Hoffman, wherein he recalled the visit of Daniel Webster to St. Louis in 1837. Nelson recalls banquet for Webster given by the Whigs near Judge Lucas’ home, presided over by Mayor John Darby. Nelson reported on the speech and was praised by Judge Lawless. [filed in 1878], 1878 Nov 17

 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 Nov 17