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Purchase and receiving, 1806-1895

 Series
Accession: 0500-IIdentifier: 0500-I-III.

Dates

  • Creation: 1806-1895

Scope and Contents

The DuPont Company's purchasing and receiving records document powder on hand, as well as the importation of saltpeter and nitrate of soda. Willow and poplar books document the purchase of local wood and payments for peeling willows for charcoal production. Various accounts and passbooks document hardware and lumber purchases, acid hauling, and keg production. The series also includes supply order books and receipts for freight. Also included are bills of lading from the Pennsylvania Railroad Co.; the Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore Railroad Co.; and Warner's Philadelphia & Wilmington Steam Propeller Line.

Extent

From the Collection: 478.3 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

From the Collection: French

Additional Description

Access Restrictions

No restrictions on access; 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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