Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865
Existence: 1803 - 1865
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1803 - 1865
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Samuel Francis Du Pont letter regarding Crystal Palace in New York
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Samuel Francis Du Pont letter regarding Crystal Palace in New York
Collection
Accession: 0660
Abstract:
Samuel Francis du Pont (1803-1865) was a RearAdmiral in the United States Navy and fought in the Mexican-American War and the Civil War. He was the fourth child and second surviving son of Victor Marie du Pont (1767-1827) and his wife, Gabrielle Joséphine de la Fite de Pelleport (1770-1837). The three page letter written to an unidentified colonel discusses the opening of the Crystal Palace in New York as part of the "Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations" World's Fair.
Dates:
1853 July 5
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