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Title: Correspondence, Xanthus Russell Smith to Sophie du Pont, 1884-12-05
Date(s): 1884-12-05
Contributor(s): Smith, Xanthus, 1839-1929 (correspondent), Du Pont, Sophie Madeleine, 1810-1888 (correspondent)
Description: Correspondence regarding a portrait Smith completed for Sophie du Pont of an unknown subject.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_E_35763
Collection: Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Correspondence, Xanthus Russell Smith to Sophie du Pont, 1868-09-21
Date(s): 1868-09-21
Contributor(s): Smith, Xanthus, 1839-1929 (correspondent), Du Pont, Sophie Madeleine, 1810-1888 (correspondent)
Description: Correspondence regarding the Huntington portrait of Sophie du Pont and photographs being made of it. Also discussed is an accident in South America involving a Mr. Johnson.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_E_28452
Collection: Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Correspondence, Xanthus Russell Smith to Sophie du Pont, 1876-05-30
Date(s): 1876-05-30
Contributor(s): Smith, Xanthus, 1839-1929 (correspondent), Du Pont, Sophie Madeleine, 1810-1888 (correspondent)
Description: Correspondence concerning a visit by Smith to Louviers. Smith expresses sympathy for the 'misfortunes' of the du Ponts.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_E_31222
Collection: Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Correspondence, Xanthus Russell Smith to Sophie du Pont, 1867-02-29
Date(s): 1867-02-29
Contributor(s): Smith, Xanthus, 1839-1929 (correspondent), Du Pont, Sophie Madeleine, 1810-1888 (correspondent)
Description: Correspondence regarding the continued popularity of Huntington's portrait of S. F. du Pont and the possibility of its exhibition at the Philadelphia Academy of Fine Arts. Smith also discusses flying squirrels and the process of removing them from inside his home into his sister's painting studio.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_E_28262
Collection: Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Correspondence, Xanthus Russell Smith to Sophie du Pont, 1870-10-30
Date(s): 1870-10-30
Contributor(s): Smith, Xanthus, 1839-1929 (correspondent), Du Pont, Sophie Madeleine, 1810-1888 (correspondent)
Description: Correspondence regarding portraits of Admiral du Pont, the binding of Smith's drawings and Smith's mother's garden.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_E_29183
Collection: Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Correspondence, Xanthus Russell Smith to Sophie du Pont, 1864-11-09
Date(s): 1864-11-09
Contributor(s): Smith, Xanthus, 1839-1929 (correspondent), Du Pont, Sophie Madeleine, 1810-1888 (correspondent)
Description: Correspondence regarding Mary Smith's painting, sold to Sophie du Pont; the health of Smith family members; mentioned is Mrs. du Pont's return to Louviers from Boston.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_E_27130A
Collection: Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Correspondence, Xanthus Russell Smith to Sophie du Pont, 1887-07-10
Date(s): 1887-07-10
Contributor(s): Smith, Xanthus, 1839-1929 (correspondent), Du Pont, Sophie Madeleine, 1810-1888 (correspondent)
Description: Correspondence regarding sketches Smith made of Navel battles and other military scenes. Smith discusses Sophie du Pont's interest in having the sketches reproduced and whether these sketches might be lithographed and photographed.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_E_37706
Collection: Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Correspondence, Mrs. Samuel Francis (Sophie) Du Pont to her nephew, Henry Algernon du Pont, 1860-12-06
Date(s): 1860-12-06
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Sophie Madeleine, 1810-1888 (correspondent), Du Pont, H. A. (Henry Algernon), 1838-1926 (correspondent)
Description: On governmental duty
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_D_22843
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Correspondence, Xanthus Russell Smith to Sophie du Pont 1877-09-02
Date(s): 1877-09-02
Contributor(s): Smith, Xanthus, 1839-1929 (correspondent), Du Pont, Sophie Madeleine, 1810-1888 (correspondent)
Description: Correspondence regarding a trip the Smith family took to the Maine shore. Smith describes a visit to Mount Desert Island and the natural surroundings of the region.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_E_31845
Collection: Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Correspondence, Xanthus Russell Smith to Sophie du Pont, 1868-10-18
Date(s): 1868-10-18
Contributor(s): Smith, Xanthus, 1839-1929 (correspondent), Du Pont, Sophie Madeleine, 1810-1888 (correspondent)
Description: Correspondence regarding Sophie du Pont'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.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_E_28474
Collection: Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Correspondence, Xanthus Russell Smith to Sophie du Pont, 1871-06-28
Date(s): 1871-05-21
Contributor(s): Smith, Xanthus, 1839-1929 (correspondent), Du Pont, Sophie Madeleine, 1810-1888 (correspondent)
Description: Correspondence regarding Smith's perusal of Philadelphia galleries in search of a painting for Sophie du Pont to purchase. Mentioned are the painters Edmund D Lewis, Devaux, and F. Aufray.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_E_29372
Collection: Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Correspondence, Xanthus Russell Smith to Sophie du Pont, 1867-11-21
Date(s): 1867-11-21
Contributor(s): Smith, Xanthus, 1839-1929 (correspondent), Du Pont, Sophie Madeleine, 1810-1888 (correspondent)
Description: Correspondence discussing Smith's trip to New York and a visit by him to Daniel Huntington's studio to assess the portrait of Sophie du Pont.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_E_28128
Collection: Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Correspondence, Xanthus Russell Smith to Sophie du Pont 1881-06-08
Date(s): 1881-06-08
Contributor(s): Smith, Xanthus, 1839-1929 (correspondent), Du Pont, Sophie Madeleine, 1810-1888 (correspondent)
Description: Correspondence regarding the restoration of a portrait of a Mrs. Shubrick and Smith's preparations for a large marine painting. Smith thanks Sophie du Pont for the gifts she sent to his daughter Mary.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_E_33584
Collection: Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Correspondence, Xanthus Russell Smith to Sophie du Pont, 1867-09-21
Date(s): 1867-09-21
Contributor(s): Smith, Xanthus, 1839-1929 (correspondent), Du Pont, Sophie Madeleine, 1810-1888 (correspondent)
Description: Correspondence primarily discussing Smith's garden and the weather. Also mentioned are his studio practices and studies made for his winter work.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_E_28068
Collection: Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Correspondence, Xanthus Russell Smith to Sophie du Pont, 1869-01-28
Date(s): 1869-01-28
Contributor(s): Smith, Xanthus, 1839-1929 (correspondent), Du Pont, Sophie Madeleine, 1810-1888 (correspondent)
Description: Correspondence regarding portraits of S. F. made by Smith. Also mentioned are former crew members of the Wabash.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_E_28613
Collection: Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Correspondence, Xanthus Russell Smith to Sophie du Pont, 1875-12-17
Date(s): 1875-12-17
Contributor(s): Smith, Xanthus, 1839-1929 (correspondent), Du Pont, Sophie Madeleine, 1810-1888 (correspondent)
Description: Correspondence regarding portraits Smith restored and had framed for Sophie du Pont.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_E_30919
Collection: Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Correspondence, Xanthus Russell Smith to Sophie du Pont, 1868-04-12
Date(s): 1868-04-12
Contributor(s): Smith, Xanthus, 1839-1929 (correspondent), Du Pont, Sophie Madeleine, 1810-1888 (correspondent)
Description: Correspondence regarding the possibility of photographic reproductions of paintings and images Smith recommends Sophie du Pont for purchase. Smith discusses the merits of different types of painting and compares photographic reproductions to lesser media such as etchings and drawings.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_E_28297
Collection: Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Correspondence, Xanthus Russell Smith to Sophie du Pont, 1868-07-04
Date(s): 1868-07-04
Contributor(s): Smith, Xanthus, 1839-1929 (correspondent), Du Pont, Sophie Madeleine, 1810-1888 (correspondent)
Description: Correspondence regarding the Huntington portrait of S. F. du Pont with discussion of plant Japanese toys and engraining included.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_E_28393
Collection: Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Correspondence, Xanthus Russell Smith to Sophie du Pont, 1884-10-09
Date(s): 1884-10-09
Contributor(s): Smith, Xanthus, 1839-1929 (correspondent), Du Pont, Sophie Madeleine, 1810-1888 (correspondent)
Description: Correspondence regarding Smith's recent painting work. Smith describes his work on a painting of the death of General Reynolds and a view of 'the little spring house.' Also mentioned are the Rodgers family, and a Mr. Chandler.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_E_35656
Collection: Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Correspondence, Xanthus Russell Smith to Sophie du Pont, 1868-02-16
Date(s): 1868-02-16
Contributor(s): Smith, Xanthus, 1839-1929 (correspondent), Du Pont, Sophie Madeleine, 1810-1888 (correspondent)
Description: Correspondence regarding the hanging of Daniel Huntington's portrait of S. F. du Pont in a Mr. Earl's shop.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_E_28243
Collection: Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Correspondence, Xanthus Russell Smith to Sophie du Pont, 1881-11-07
Date(s): 1881-11-07
Contributor(s): Smith, Xanthus, 1839-1929 (correspondent), Du Pont, Sophie Madeleine, 1810-1888 (correspondent)
Description: Correspondence in which Xanthus Smith lists books Sophie du Pont purchased for him in return for the restoration of a painting. The letter also contains personal information about the Smith family.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_E_33806
Collection: Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Correspondence, Xanthus Russell Smith to Sophie du Pont, 1881-07-15
Date(s): 1881-07-15
Contributor(s): Smith, Xanthus, 1839-1929 (correspondent), Du Pont, Sophie Madeleine, 1810-1888 (correspondent)
Description: Correspondence regarding the health and well being of the Smith family. Smith also discusses the level of skill to be found in the Philadelphia area regarding painting restoration.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_E_34835
Collection: Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Correspondence, Xanthus Russell Smith to Sophie du Pont 1877-03-27
Date(s): 1877-03-27
Contributor(s): Smith, Xanthus, 1839-1929 (correspondent), Du Pont, Sophie Madeleine, 1810-1888 (correspondent)
Description: Correspondence in which Xanthus Smith discusses his and his sister's painting practices and studies. He also discusses a visit to Louviers and other personal matters.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_E_32062
Collection: Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Testimony of Lammot du Pont Who Lived in Fort Delaware from 20th June to 20th July 1863
Date(s): 1863-08
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Sophie Madeleine, 1810-1888 (correspondent), Du Pont, Lammot, 1831-1884 (associated name)
Description: Description of conditions at Fort Delaware by Lammot du Pont. The fort was used to house Confederate prisoners of war. Lammot du Pont served as Captain of Company B of the 5th Delaware Volunteer Infantry, which was assigned to the fort in June and July 1863.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_F_39887
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Correspondence, Xanthus Russell Smith to Sophie du Pont, 1885-02-22
Date(s): 1885-02-22
Contributor(s): Smith, Xanthus, 1839-1929 (correspondent), Du Pont, Sophie Madeleine, 1810-1888 (correspondent)
Description: A note stating 'Lizzie can perfectly well get the portraits.'
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_E_35915
Collection: Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

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