Du Pont de Nemours, Pierre Samuel, 1739-1817
Existence: 1739 - 1817
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1739 - 1817
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Pierre Samuel du Pont de Nemours and Francoise du Pont de Nemours letters (photocopies)
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Pierre Samuel du Pont de Nemours and Francoise du Pont de Nemours letters (photocopies)
Collection
Accession: 0597
Abstract:
Pierre Samuel du Pont de Nemours (1739-1817) was a French political economist, writer, publisher, and public administrator. Françoise Robin du Pont (1748-1841) was the second wife of du Pont de Nemours. The collection contains photocopies of letters of both du Pont de Nemours. His letter regards obtaining a "safe conduct" passport while heading a scientific expedition being sent to North America by the Institute National. Her letters are with a Bergen Point, New Jersey former neighbor, C. Preudhomme, and his son.
Dates:
1789; 1811