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Henry du Pont letter to John M. Clayton
Found in:
Manuscripts and Archives
Collection
Accession: 0403
Abstract:
Henry du Pont (1812-1889) was an American military officer and son of Eleuthère Irénée du Pont (1771-1834), founder of E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., and Sophie Madeleine Dalmas du Pont (1775-1828). In 1854, du Pont wrote a letter to Senator John M. Clayton (1796-1856), requesting assistance in securing an appointment for his son, Henry A. du Pont (1838-1926), to the United States Military Academy at West Point.
Dates:
1854 March 23
Pierre Samuel du Pont de Nemours letter to Philipp Albert Stapfer
Found in:
Manuscripts and Archives
Collection
Accession: 0122
Abstract:
Pierre Samuel du Pont de Nemours (1739-1817) was a French political economist, writer, publisher, and public administrator. The letter he wrote to Philippe Albert Stapfer (1766-1840), Ministre de l'Interieur de la Republique Helvetique, concerns the Swiss political system and public educational system.
Dates:
1798 May 31
