Box 5
Container
Contains 250 Results:
Testament in hand of John F. Darby concerning his acquaintance with Margaret Dyer and William H. Dyer, her late husband. States that Darby lived with the family of William H. Dyer for several months in the winter of 1838-1839, in Jefferson City, Missouri. [filed in 1879 Jan-Aug], 1879 Feb 13
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 2
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:
1879 Feb 13
Letter signed A.C. Dodge, Burlington, Iowa, to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Mo. Compliments Darby on clipping from the Republican regarding Wilkinson Call, the newly-elected Senator from Florida. Requests Darby ask Call to use his influence to aid in electing Dodge Secretary of the Senate. [filed in 1879 Jan-Aug], 1879 Feb 14
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 2
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:
1879 Feb 14
Copy of letter in John F. Darby’s hand to the Missouri Republican supporting the nomination of Genl. Alexander Doniphan as Democratic candidate for the U.S. presidency in 1880. [filed in 1879 Jan-Aug], 1879 Mar 3
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 2
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:
1879 Mar 3
Letter signed Henrietta D. Bailey, Richland Plantation, to John F. Darby. She trusts Darby will take the necessary steps to obtain her dower in the land in Washington City, Illinois. She did not sign away her dower rights on land in Washington City, Ill., nor to that property in St. Louis. Recites facts regarding her life and marriage. She hopes he will push this case as fast as he can. [filed in 1879 Jan-Aug], 1879 Mar 6
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 2
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:
1879 Mar 6
Letter signed Montgomery Blair to John F. Darby. Blair submitted Darby’s proposed contract to the solicitor of the Treasury and advised him to give it to Darby. He has not had an answer yet. He would rather serve Darby for love than for money, and could not accept a cut of Darby’s fee for getting the contract for him. [filed in 1879 Jan-Aug], 1879 Mar 10
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 2
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:
1879 Mar 10
Letter signed Wilkinson Call, United States Senate Chamber, Washington, to John F. Darby. If Mr. Dodge of Iowa had been here and the facts stated by Darby had been generally known it is probable he would have been elected. Call thanks Darby very much for his kind notices of him and his father. [filed in 1879 Jan-Aug], 1879 Mar 26
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 2
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:
1879 Mar 26
Letter signed John Perschbacker, San Francisco, to [John F.] Darby. Concerning a sale involving over $130,000 of stock of his. He was sold out and those who sold him out received nothing, so they are all even. Discusses other business matters involving Chace. Wishes to get rid of the Harrison judgement. [filed in 1879 Jan-Aug], 1879 Mar 31
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 2
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:
1879 Mar 31
Rough draft letter to the Medical Society of the City of St. Louis and to the Surgeon Dentist of St. Louis. Regarding taxing those in the medical profession. Congratulations on having the General Assembly of Missouri invalidate a City of St. Louis tax ordinance on doctors and other professions. Reference to Dr. Warren, killed at Bunker Hill. Notes that many on City Council who voted for the tax were recently defeated. [filed in 1879 Jan-Aug], 1879 Apr 14
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 2
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:
1879 Apr 14
Letter signed F. Robertson, M.D., Afton [Affton] Post Office, Gravois Road, St. Louis County, Mo., to J.F. Darby. J.F. Long has been moving heaven and earth to force him out of the farm. Includes copy of letter of Robertson to Long. (2 items) [filed in 1879 Jan-Aug], 1879 June
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 2
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:
1879 June
Letter signed Littlebury P. Sublett (written by Charles M. Hawley on behalf of), Marshall, Mo., to Jno. F. Darby [John F. Darby], St. Louis, Mo. Desires to find out when and where Andrew Sublett died, and when the heirs of Solomon P. Sublett died. [filed in 1879 Jan-Aug], 1879 June 4
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 2
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:
1879 June 4