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Aiken, James C., 1806-1884

Existence: 1806 - 1884
 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1806 - 1884

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Henry du Pont letter to James C. Aiken

 Collection
Accession: 2223
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 the letter to James C. Aiken (1806-1884), du Pont agrees to sign a letter of recommendation for a political appointment to president-elect Grant (1822-1885).

Dates: 1869 February 8