Du Pont, Henry, 1812-1889
Person
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Henry du Pont letter to John M. Clayton
Collection
Accession: 0403
Abstract:
Henry du Pont (1812-1889) was an American military officer and son of Eleuthère Irénée du Pont (1771-1834), founder of E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., and Sophie Madeleine Dalmas du Pont (1775-1828). In 1854, du Pont wrote a letter to Senator John M. Clayton (1796-1856), requesting assistance in securing an appointment for his son, Henry A. du Pont (1838-1926), to the United States Military Academy at West Point.
Dates:
1854 March 23