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Title: Samuel Francis du Pont to Percival Drayton, 1863-12-11
Date(s): 1863-12-11
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent), Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Du Pont writes about the Secretary's report concerning the failed attack on Charleston and its aftermath.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_A_03020
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont, 1862-04-04
Date(s): 1862-04-04
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton reports on the English Schooner Magnet, of which he has not yet taken possession but which is at anchor near the Pawnee. The cargo consists of a few bales of cotton and barrels of turpentine. The captain of the vessel ran away to Savannah and only a mate and one sailor remain.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_B_12403
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Samuel Francis du Pont to Percival Drayton, 1864-12-26
Date(s): 1864-12-26
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent), Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Du Pont is happy to hear that Drayton has returned north. Du Pont's recent illness has interrupted his normal correspondence, although a trip to New York helped lift his spirits. He hopes that Drayton will visit once he arrives in Philadelphia and expresses a hope that Drayton will soon receive a promotion to Rear Admiral.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_A_03161
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont, 1863-05-12
Date(s): 1863-05-12
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: One of two copies of a letter in which Drayton tells du Pont that he has met with Admiral Lee of the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron to discuss the ironclads. He speaks more of his time in Washington, reiterating that opinions are quite favorable towards du Pont. He mentions his conversations with the Secretary Welles, Assistant Secretary Fox, and President Lincoln concerning both the events at Fort Sumter and the effectiveness of the ironclads. Louis Goldsborough and Henry Winter Davis...
Show moreOne of two copies of a letter in which Drayton tells du Pont that he has met with Admiral Lee of the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron to discuss the ironclads. He speaks more of his time in Washington, reiterating that opinions are quite favorable towards du Pont. He mentions his conversations with the Secretary Welles, Assistant Secretary Fox, and President Lincoln concerning both the events at Fort Sumter and the effectiveness of the ironclads. Louis Goldsborough and Henry Winter Davis are of the opinion that du Pont should not leave until after the matter of Charleston has blown over.
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Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_B_14982
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont, 1863-04-29
Date(s): 1863-04-29
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent), Rodgers, C. R. P. (Christopher Raymond Perry), 1819-1892 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton thanks du Pont again for his kindness in summarizing Drayton's services to the squadron while under du Pont's command. Drayton is grateful 'in having for eighteen months been in so happy and well organized a squadron as yours has been, if only to prove, that everything which it is possible to gain by the severest discipline, may be much better obtained by firmness, system and kindness.' Drayton promises to continue to do all possible to 'place the 'Charleston affair in a proper light....
Show moreDrayton thanks du Pont again for his kindness in summarizing Drayton's services to the squadron while under du Pont's command. Drayton is grateful 'in having for eighteen months been in so happy and well organized a squadron as yours has been, if only to prove, that everything which it is possible to gain by the severest discipline, may be much better obtained by firmness, system and kindness.' Drayton promises to continue to do all possible to 'place the 'Charleston affair in a proper light.' The second portion of the letter is an extract from a letter to Captain R. Rodgers from Drayton concerning the public opinion on the failed attack at Charleston.
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Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_B_14833
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Samuel Francis du Pont to Percival Drayton, 1864-12-26
Date(s): 1864-12-26
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent), Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Du Pont is happy to hear that Drayton has returned north. Du Pont's recent illness has interrupted his normal correspondence, although a trip to New York helped lift his spirits. He hopes that Drayton will visit once he arrives in Philadelphia and expresses a hope that Drayton will soon receive a promotion to Rear Admiral.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_A_03160
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont, 1862-06-10 and 1862-06-11
Date(s): 1862-06-10, 1862-06-11
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: On June 10, Drayton reports that the Union army troops have been transferred to the James river side and have not been successful at penetrating further into the island. He remarks that there is little confidence in the ability of General Benham by his subordinates. The floating battery that attacked the Ellen on its first arrival has made another appearance, and Drayton has been able to gather more information on it and the fort near it. Drayton reports on the state of his ships and their...
Show moreOn June 10, Drayton reports that the Union army troops have been transferred to the James river side and have not been successful at penetrating further into the island. He remarks that there is little confidence in the ability of General Benham by his subordinates. The floating battery that attacked the Ellen on its first arrival has made another appearance, and Drayton has been able to gather more information on it and the fort near it. Drayton reports on the state of his ships and their ordnance. On June 11, Drayton reports that the Confederates attacked General Wright last night, which will postpone or render altogether unfeasible the Union's planned attack on them.
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Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_B_12758
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont, 1863-03-04
Date(s): 1863-03-04
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton gives his second and more detailed report on his attack on Fort McAllister and the performance of the ironclads. Although he is disappointed in the failure, he is also satisfied that another attack would be just as unlikely to succeed, given the natural obstructs present.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_B_14362
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont, 1862-06-16
Date(s): 1862-06-16
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton reports that they are having great difficulty keeping the vents clear on the rifle guns; he attributes the likely source of the problems to be the character of the metal of which they are made.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_B_12797
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont, 1862-03-04
Date(s): 1862-03-04
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton supplies a description of the defenses of Fernandina Harbor, which accompanied his report on the takeover of Fort Clinch after it was deserted by Confederate forces.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_B_12184
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont, 1863-02-04
Date(s): 1863-02-04
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton gives an update from Wassaw Sound and remarks on the discrepancies from reality in what the newspapers are reporting on the ironclads. He notes that English shipbuilding seems to be ahead of the Union Navy's efforts.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_B_14161
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont, 1862-09-24
Date(s): 1862-09-24
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton reports from the New York Navy Yard that everything possible is being done to hurry the vessels along, but that unavoidable delays are owed to lack of space and workmen.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_B_13417
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont, 1863-02-24
Date(s): 1863-02-24
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton updates du Pont on the transport plans for the officers and crew of the English schooner, Glide.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_B_14306
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont, 1862-03-04
Date(s): 1862-03-04
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton gives his report on the possession of Fort Clinch and surroundings off Fernandina Harbor after the fort had been abandoned by Confederate forces.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_B_12183
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Samuel Francis du Pont to Percival Drayton, 1863-05-24
Date(s): 1863-05-24
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent), Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent)
Description: The Department of the Navy has finally broken its silence towards du Pont with two letters, one acknowledging du Pont's reports and another addressing his letter about Fulton. Du Pont asks Drayton to go and see Mr. Winter Davis.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_A_02915
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont, 1862-03-11
Date(s): 1862-03-11
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton updates du Pont, which includes mention of the arrival of a Confederate deserter, an attempted intercept of the Ottawa, and other activities.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_B_12227
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont, 1863-05-08
Date(s): 1863-05-08
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: One of two copies of a letter in which Drayton has arrived in Washington and is surprised to find a changed atmosphere. In his conversations, Drayton finds that 'it almost appeared as if no one ever thought we could have taken Fort Sumter.' Drayton goes into detail about some of his conversations and says the only thing that the Cabinet found disagreeable in du Pont's report on Charleston was that he had seemed to throw responsibility for the attack on the Department of the Navy. Assistant...
Show moreOne of two copies of a letter in which Drayton has arrived in Washington and is surprised to find a changed atmosphere. In his conversations, Drayton finds that 'it almost appeared as if no one ever thought we could have taken Fort Sumter.' Drayton goes into detail about some of his conversations and says the only thing that the Cabinet found disagreeable in du Pont's report on Charleston was that he had seemed to throw responsibility for the attack on the Department of the Navy. Assistant Secretary Fox wants Drayton to take the ordnance at New York, which Drayton thinks he will accept since he no longer wishes to remain with the Passaic.
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Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_B_14913
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont, 1865-02-16
Date(s): 1865-02-16
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton has no new information concerning the board convened by the Navy Department to consider officer advancement and is sending du Pont two papers that had earlier been lent to Drayton.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_B_16654
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont, 1862-06-14
Date(s): 1862-06-14
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton reports that no movement has occurred since his last letter. The Confederate forces fire a few shells into camp every afternoon, which causes little damage but might become a serious annoyance considering that 'answering the fire is very much like shooting at a person with your eyes shut.' He further states that he is enclosing a 'kind of protest' from General Wright concerning the removal of any gunboats from the area. Drayton does not think it necessary to have so many vessels...
Show moreDrayton reports that no movement has occurred since his last letter. The Confederate forces fire a few shells into camp every afternoon, which causes little damage but might become a serious annoyance considering that 'answering the fire is very much like shooting at a person with your eyes shut.' He further states that he is enclosing a 'kind of protest' from General Wright concerning the removal of any gunboats from the area. Drayton does not think it necessary to have so many vessels merely for the camp, but admits the Navy's presence must have a very beneficial impact on the morale of the troops there.
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Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_B_12786
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont, 1863-11-13
Date(s): 1863-11-13
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton discusses his conversation with a person at the Times concerning the incident at Charleston and the Stimers' court.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_B_15929
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont, 1862-11-08
Date(s): 1862-11-08
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton has been busy with matters concerning the Passaic. He reports, along with other matters, that Ericsson has been attempting without much success to fire the 15 inch gun inside the turret. Drayton also reiterates his opinion on strategy for the planned attack at Charleston.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_B_13601
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont, 1863-06-02
Date(s): 1863-06-02
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton has heard that Admiral Foote is going to relieve someone, either Admiral Farragut or Admiral du Pont. Drayton cautions du Pont in his dealings with the Naval Secretary, for 'a very large and influential portion of the community' believes that it is proper to side with the War or Navy Department in any disputes with public officers regardless of circumstances. Drayton advises du Pont to take no further action regarding the Baltimore letter as he believes it would cause more scandal and...
Show moreDrayton has heard that Admiral Foote is going to relieve someone, either Admiral Farragut or Admiral du Pont. Drayton cautions du Pont in his dealings with the Naval Secretary, for 'a very large and influential portion of the community' believes that it is proper to side with the War or Navy Department in any disputes with public officers regardless of circumstances. Drayton advises du Pont to take no further action regarding the Baltimore letter as he believes it would cause more scandal and not result in anything.
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Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_B_15217
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont, 1863-03-03
Date(s): 1863-03-03
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton gives his first report on his attack on Fort McAllister. The Passaic came under heavy enemy fire and received some very severe blows. Drayton believes that the damage inflicted on the fort during the day can be repaired at night and does not think the advantage to be gained by another attack would compensate for the risk of further injury to the Passaic. He awaits du Pont's orders on how to proceed.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_B_14357
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont, 1865-01-21
Date(s): 1865-01-21
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton has arrived in Philadelphia to visit his brother. He tells du Pont that a board is to be convened with Farragut as president to consider the advancement of thirty members of the Navy, and he expects that du Pont may be asked to join it. Drayton is worried that Winter Davis is so against Secretary Welles and Assistant Secretary Fox that he may attempt some motion on the subject of Navy reform and may try to bring du Pont in with him.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_B_16613
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont, 1862-11-24
Date(s): 1862-11-24
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton's preparations with the Passaic have been delayed by the experiments for firing the gun inside of the turret, but Drayton is more satisfied now with the vessel than he was when it was in its original state. He goes into further detail on the preparations and remarks at the end of the letter that Captain John Rodgers has arrived to take command of the Weehawken but that his ship will not be ready for a month.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_B_13672
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

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