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Dorcas Montgomery (Van Dyke) du Pont papers, 1832-1838

 Sub-Series
Accession: WMSS-VIdentifier: WMSS-V-II.-B.

Dates

  • Creation: 1832-1838

Creator

Biographical Note

Dorcas Montgomery Van Dyke (1806-1838) was the daughter of Nicholas Van Dyke (1769-1826) and Mary Van Lekvenigh Van Dyke (1768-1831) of New Castle, Delaware. The Van Dyke male family members were active in government, with Nicholas Van Dyke serving in both the state and federal government. He was a member of the U.S. Senate from 1817 to 1826. Dorcas Van Dyke married Charles I. du Pont in 1824. The Marquis de Lafayette attended the wedding. The couple had five children. She died in 1838 after a long illness.

Scope and Contents

The Dorcas du Pont papers consist of letters to her sister-in-law, Sophie M. du Pont, which primarily discuss her poor health. The papers also include her obituary.

Extent

From the Collection: 3 Linear Feet

Additional Description

Access Restrictions

This collection is open for research.

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Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository

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