General correspondence, 1820-1884, bulk: 1845-1883
Part of collection: Lammot du Pont, Sr., papers (0384)
Dates
- Creation: 1820-1884
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1845-1883
Scope and Contents
Series I (formerly Series A)
The general correspondence includes both personal and business papers. In addition to letters of family and friends and items reflecting Lammot du Pont's interest in science education, there are letters relating to powder-making machinery and material on the Gunpowder Trade Association (with particular reference to territorial disputes, price cutting, and mergers), railroad interests, and coal orders. While primarily loose correspondence, the series also contains two letter books, the content of which deals largely with the powder trade and related business matters.
Extent
From the Collection: 25 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Additional Description
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access; this collection is open for research.
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository
