Gabrielle Josephine de La Fite de Pelleport (Madame Victor du Pont), 1794-1834
Part of collection: Victor Marie du Pont papers (LMSS-II)
Dates
- Creation: 1794-1834
Scope and Content
This series consists primarily of Gabrielle Josephine du Pont's letters to her brother-in-law E.I. du Pont and his wife. Subjects treated concern the financial position of her family in 1817 (after her husband's transfer to his brother of claims against the powder company) and again in 1834, her unsuccessful plan to visit France in 1818, and the effects of the explosion in the powder mills during the latter year; also, Du Planty's plans to serve the powder company and news of Mme. Cruger's activities.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.5 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Additional Description
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository