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Sir Charles Bagot card

Creation: 1781-1843
 Collection
Accession: 1326

Abstract

Sir Charles Bagot, G.C.B. (1781-1843) was the British Minister to the United States from 1816 to 1819. This item is his calling card, inscribed, "For Victor DuPont, Esquire," and was presented between 1816 and 1819.

Dates

  • Creation: 1781-1843

Creator

Extent

1 item(s)

Biographical Note

Sir Charles Bagot, G.C.B. (1781-1843) was a British politician, diplomat and colonial administrator. He served as the British Minister to the United States from 1816 to 1819.

Scope and Contents

This calling card from Sir Charles Bagot, G.C.B. is inscribed, "For Victor DuPont, Esquire," and was presented between 1816 and 1819. Victor Marie du Pont (1767-1827) was a French diplomat who later immigrated to the United States and established various trading companies before moving to Delaware.

Access Restrictions

No restrictions on access; this collection is open for research.

Language of Materials

English

Related Names

Subject

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title:
Sir Charles Bagot calling card
Description rules:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description:
English
Script of description:
Latin

Revision Statements

  • 2022: Jaime Bressmer
  • 2024: Laurie Sather

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository

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