Box 5
Container
Contains 250 Results:
Letter signed Mrs. O.C. Strohn, Trenton, to [John F.] Darby. She is the granddaughter of Manuel Lisa. His first wife was her grandmother. Asks if she was a Native American, and of what tribe. [filed in 1879 Jan-Aug], 1879 June 8
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 8
Letter signed James Rollins, President, Board of Curators, University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo., to [John F.] Darby. Rollins has been attending the funeral of his dear friend General George C. Bingham at Kansas City. Mr. W.J. Lewis and his old friend Mr. D.A. January have recently died. If Darby is called to the Spirit land before Rollins, he promises that a faithful record and remembrance of Darby’s long, useful, and honorable life shall be made. [filed in 1879 Jan-Aug], 1879 July 22
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 July 22
Letter signed W.W. Gett, Cincinnati, to John F. Darby. Concerning a land claim; he and his wife were induced to sell their interest for $800. A correspondence with Darby would afford him great pleasure. [filed in 1879 Jan-Aug], 1879 July 24
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 July 24
Letter signed S.S. Fraser, Georgetown, S.C., to Jno. F. Darby [John F. Darby], 222 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. Describes in detail the harbor, commerce, and transportation systems of Georgetown. A railroad is proposed. The younger people have better ideas about farming than in the first decade after the war. August and September are unhealthy months. If Darby cares to spend a winter south, he will find Georgetown very pleasant; Fraser and his brother would be pleased to welcome him. [filed in 1879 Jan-Aug], 1879 July 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 July 26
Letter signed S.S. Fraser, Office of County Treasurer, Georgetown, S.C., to John F. Darby, 222 Pine St., St. Louis. It came to mind to have Darby’s article from the St. Louis Republican republished in some of the South Carolina state papers, and to supplement it with a series of articles on the importance of pushing through the Georgetown railroad. Discusses railroad routes and financing of railroad construction. Can Darby point out a level-headed influential railroad man to advise? [filed in 1879 Jan-Aug], 1879 Aug 11
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 Aug 11
Letter signed Christopher C. Scott, Arkadelphia, Ark., to Jno. F. Darby [John F. Darby], St. Louis, Mo. Inquires about his grandfather, General John B. Scott. Between 1800 and 1805, he was appointed Military Governor and Civil Commandant of the Territory of Louisiana, with headquarters at Cape Girardeau. [filed in 1879 Jan-Aug], 1879 Aug 22
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 Aug 22
Letter signed S.S. Fraser, Georgetown, S.C., to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Mo. Thanks Darby for the information about St. Louis. Asks Darby to write and publish articles concerning the need for Fraser’s proposed railroad. Darby could lend an important aid by creating a favorable public opinion to this enterprise. Discusses costs and sources of funds. [filed in 1879 Sept-Dec], 1879 Sept 12
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 Sept 12
Letter signed Thos. T. Gantt [Thomas T. Gantt], St. Louis, to Jno. F. Darby [John F. Darby]. Information about the trial of William P. Darnes. It began in the lower room in the old court house, later moved to the upper room. Trial lasted more than a week. Mentions counsel and judge. Gantt opened the case for the prosecution. [filed in 1879 Sept-Dec], 1879 Sept 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 Sept 13
Letter signed Clara A. Dodge, Ste. Genevieve, Mo., to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Mo. Darby’s daughter Mary requested her to write Darby what she knows of Mary’s fiancé Edward Phelps of Burlingon. He has many excellent qualities and a fine family. His grandfather was in the U.S. Senate, a portion of the time with her husband and his father. Clara’s husband recently had surgery to remove a cancerous tumor. He regrets he cannot contribute to Darby’s book and sends best wishes and hopes for success. [filed in 1879 Sept-Dec], 1879 Sept 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 Sept 14
Letter signed Wm. E. Scott [William E. Scott], 220 5th Street, New York, N.Y., to John F. Darby, 222 Pine Street, St. Louis. Scott has been busy copying and mailing letters written by the secretary of the party he is with as a preface to the next presidential election. Please let him know how that case is coming along. [filed in 1879 Sept-Dec], 1879 Sept 19
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 Sept 19