Typed on back: "Eleuthera du Pont (Smith), Dec. 7, 1806 / Jan. 1, 1876 m. Sept. 18, 1834 Wife of Thomas McKie Smith June 27, 1809 / Jan. 21, 1852 Presented by: Cahterine McDowell Cooper (Irving)."
Correspondence regarding Smith's interview at the Century Company in New York. Smith mentions his gratitude to Colonel DuPont for the introduction to the company. Smith explains that the Century Company expressed interest in incorporating his...
Correspondence regarding the execution of paintings by Smith of Marine landscapes and by Mary Smith of "chick" paintings. Also discussed is Smith's concern about his ability to beautifully render iron clads in his work.
Correspondence regarding personal matters of the Smith family, Russel Smith's preparations for work on the Baltimore Academy of Music, and Xanthus Smith's work on paintings of Civil War naval battles. Smith describes the popularity of his depiction...
Correspondence regarding personal and business matters of the Smith family. Smith relates his father's work on a backdrop for the opera "Carmen" and discusses his own work on paintings of some vessels purchased by the Emperor of Russia from a...
Correspondence regarding the well being of the DuPont and Smith families and a visit by Smith to Louviers. Smith also discusses the relative merits of a Mr. Thompson's abilities as regards a statue of Sophie DuPont Sophie DuPont sought to...
Correspondence regarding the possibility of photographic reproductions of paintings and images Smith recommends Sophie DuPont for purchase. Smith discusses the merits of different types of painting and compares photographic reproductions to lesser...
Correspondence regarding Sophie DuPont's invitation to Smith to accompany her and Captain Rodgers on a cruise in the Mediterranean. Also mentioned is a visit by Smith to Louviers.
Correspondence regarding portraits of Sophie DuPont and Xanthus Smith's sketches of Port Royal. Smith discusses the execution of lithographs of the Port Royal drawings.
Correspondence regarding a visit to Louviers by Smith. Also mentioned are marine views Smith was executing at the time, including a painting of the Merrimac and Monitor in battle.
Correspondence regarding a visit by Smith to a Mrs. Mackensie's home in Philadelphia. Smith discusses parlors, matters of the Navy in the papers, and his completion of a view of the sinking of the Alabama which was put on display at Earle's newly...
Correspondence regarding Smith's visit to galleries for Sophie DuPont. Also mentioned are Sophie DuPont's niece's wedding, gardening, and the binding of Smith's drawings.
Correspondence in which Smith discusses gardens and the health of family. The letter also discusses Smith's discussion with former captains of the South Atlantic Squadron about Admiral DuPont's misuse by the Navy. Captains Robertson and Cromwell...
Correspondence regarding the payment by Sophie DuPont to Smith for drawings he executed. Mentioned are Captain Rodgers, photographs Sophie DuPont had given the Smiths, and a break down of prices for Smith's artistic services.
Correspondence regarding some packages Sophie DuPont sent to the Smith family. Smith also describes a painting he has begun of the opening of the battle of Gettysburg. Smith explains that he has consulted his friend Major Rosengarten for details of...
Correspondence regarding portraits Smith was commissioned to copy by Sophie DuPont. Smith discusses frames and the portrait he is copying of Victor DuPont. Smith also discusses a painting of Eugene DuPont's house.
Correspondence regarding a book Smith arranged to be bound for Sophie DuPont. Mentioned is Sophie DuPont's poor health, poppy seeds sent by Sophie DuPont to Smith's mother and Lt. Commander La Rue Adams.
