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Winthrop, Robert C. (Robert Charles), 1809-1894

Existence: 1809 - 1894
 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1809-05-12 - 1894-11-16

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Samuel Francis du Pont letter to Robert C. Winthrop

 Collection
Accession: 1014
Abstract:

Samuel Francis du Pont (1803-1865) was a Rear Admiral 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 letter from du Pont to R.C. Winthrop (1809-1894) includes an invitation to visit.

Dates: 1864 October 25