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Pierre Samuel du Pont de Nemours (1739-1817) papers, 1775-1820

 Sub-Series
Accession: LMSS-VIIIIdentifier: LMSS-VIII-I.-C.

Dates

  • Creation: 1775-1820

Scope and Contents

The Pierre Samuel du Pont de Nemours papers include a copy of his essay on education in the United States entitled, "Sur l'éducation nationale dans les Etats-Unis d'Amérique." He wrote the essay at the suggestion of Thomas Jefferson during the summer of 1800. Jefferson received the essay for correction and translation, but the process was never completed.

Extent

From the Collection: 14 Linear Feet

Additional Description

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Repository Details

Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository

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