Box 5
Container
Contains 250 Results:
Letter of George W. Thompson, Leasburg, Caswell Co., N. Carolina, to J.F. Darby, St. Louis, Mo. Describes his family history in Leasburg, and decline of Leasburg as tobacco center. Few longtime residents remaining. Thompson’s brother recalls time with Darby at Rainey’s mill, now gone. Describes site of Darby’s home as infant, “now there is no house, no yard, no inclosure.” If Darby visits the land of his birth and childhood, Thompson will be glad to have him as his guest. Thompson’s wife, daughter of Darby’s old kinsman Samuel Johnston, died in 1873. Thompson has four daughters and one boy. [filed in 1879 Sept-Dec], 1879 Nov 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 Nov 24
Letter signed C.U. Forbes, Creve Coeur, to John F. Darby. Asks Darby to provide information for publication on the origin of the name Creve Coeur and the legend connected therewith together with the history of the first settlement at the Lake. The St. L.R.R. and Ice Co. have applied to Forbes to write up the story. [filed in 1879 Sept-Dec], 1879 Nov 28
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 Nov 28
Letter signed Jas. S. Rollins [James S. Rollins], Columbia, to John F. Darby. Introduces Dr. S.S. Laws, president of University of Missouri. Asks if Darby will ride out to Tower Grove with him and his wife and introduce them to Henry Shaw. Praises Shaw. Rollins was gratified to learn Darby was preparing a memoir of Shaw. He hopes Shaw might help the university develop its horticultural collections. [filed in 1880 Jan-June], 1880 Jan 6
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 3
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:
1880 Jan 6
Letter signed M.A. Lysaght, St. Joseph, Mo., to Uncle [John F. Darby]. She and her children have been ill; she had lung congestion. She wishes Julia and Mary would write. Her boys are doing nicely at college. [filed in 1880 Jan-June], 1880 Jan 6
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 3
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:
1880 Jan 6
Letter of Geo. W. Dent, San Francisco, Cal., [to John F. Darby]. Gives information about Zeba Holt, who died in San Francisco. Dent knew him in the days of Rickston & Holt in St. Louis. [filed in 1880 Jan-June], 1880 Jan 9
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 3
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:
1880 Jan 9
Note signed Robert A. Barnes, St. Louis, to John F. Darby. Barnes has neglected Darby’s note for $100 until yesterday, when he received the invitation to Darby’s daughter’s wedding. Enclosed is his check for $100. [filed in 1880 Jan-June], 1880 Jan 11
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 3
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:
1880 Jan 11
Letter signed H.D. Bacon, San Francisco, to John F. Darby, St. Louis. States that he tries to keep informed about St. Louis. Many old friends have died. Mr. Holt was maintained by his many friends, who lent him money. He was 80-83 when he died. Bacon first knew him as a business man in St, Louis in 1835 in the firm Rickston & Holt. [filed in 1880 Jan-June], 1880 Jan 13
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 3
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:
1880 Jan 13
Copy of letter signed John F. Darby St. Louis, Missouri, to Mrs. H.D. Bailey, Richland Plantation. Regarding her dower interest in land in Illinois. Case can be presented on April 1, 1880. There should be no difficulty in getting judgement for her dower. Discusses his fees and expenses, and her options regarding representation. Darby is willing to retire and let Mr. Robertson handle the case. [filed in 1880 Jan-June], 1880 Jan 27
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 3
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:
1880 Jan 27
Letter signed H.D. Bacon, San Francisco, to John F. Darby, St. Louis. Not surprised to learn that his quondam associate has done questionable things. Bacon was unprepared for Darby’s flattering references to him. He does not wish to get involved in Darby’s treasure hunt; he has too many irons in the fire. Hopes to learn that Darby has found a treasure of millions and got the lion’s share. [filed in 1880 Jan-June], 1880 Feb 12
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 3
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:
1880 Feb 12
Letter signed John Perschbaker, San Francisco, to John F. Darby. He has been in the mountains, sick and has had losses in lawsuits, and must make costly improvements. He could help capable promoters find good mining properties. One mine he is connected with will ship gold in the spring to Germany. He can help Darby get properties. [filed in 1880 Jan-June], 1880 Feb 18
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 3
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:
1880 Feb 18