Du Pont, Eleuthère Irénée, 1771-1834
Existence: 1771 - 1834
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1771 - 1834
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
E.I. du Pont love letters
Collection
Accession: 2343
Abstract:
Eleuthère Irénée du Pont (1771-1834) was the founder of E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company. The collection contains original love letters from du Pont to his wife, Sophie (Dalmas) du Pont (1775-1828). He writes of how much he loves his wife and misses her when away. English transcribed extracts of several letters were done by their daughter, Sophie Madeleine du Pont (1810-1888).
Dates:
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