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Charles Dutilh letters

Creation: 1857-1858 Creation: 1862
 Collection
Accession: 0879

Abstract

Charles Dutilh (1803-1882) was prominent in the work of commerce in Philadelphia and served as the president of the Pennsylvania Company for Insurance. This collection includes three autograph-signed letters from or to Charles Dutilh during the mid-nineteenth century. The letters concern Charles Dutilh's involvement in Philadelphia societies, such as the Philadelphia Saving Fund Society and the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Company for Insurances.

Dates

  • Creation: 1857-1858
  • Creation: 1862

Creator

Extent

3 item(s)

Biographical Note

Charles Dutilh (1803-1882) was prominent in the work of commerce in Philadelphia and served as the president of the Pennsylvania Company for Insurance. Dutilh married Cora Monges Dutilh (1805-1829). After her death, he got remarried to Mary Graff Dutilh (1809-1896). Charles Dutilh had five children. He was involved in communication between several Philadelphia commerce societies, including the Philadelphia Saving Fund Society and the Six Penny Saving Fund.

Scope and Contents

This collection includes three autograph-signed letters from or to Charles Dutilh during the mid-nineteenth century. The letters concern Charles Dutilh's involvement in Philadelphia societies, such as the Philadelphia Saving Fund Society and the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Company for Insurances.

Access Restrictions

No restrictions; this collection is open for research.

Language of Materials

English

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title:
Charles Dutilh letters
Author:
John Beverley Riggs
Date:
1978
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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