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Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont, 1862-04-28
Date(s): 1862-04-28
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton gives an update from Fernandina. Among other details, he reports that he is sending the Hope to Port Royal to take the cargo of the Schooner Magnet of Nova Scotia and remarks on the need to make arrangements for her officers and crew.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_B_12529
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Samuel Francis du Pont to Percival Drayton, 1863-12-09
Date(s): 1863-12-09
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent), Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Du Pont thanks Drayton for his advise, saying that all his friends seem to be in agreement that the less done the better concerning du Pont's dealings with the Navy Department. He has determined not to reply again to the Department, but he is still undecided as to whether or not to address the matter with Lincoln through Winter Davis. Du Pont is sad to hear that Drayton will be leaving so soon to join Farragut's squadron.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_A_03018
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Percival Drayton et al. to Samuel Francis du Pont, 1863-04-18
Date(s): 1863-04-18
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Du Pont's officers report back on the number of Petty Officers on board the ironclads. They recommend some substitutions as well as a pay increase for sailors on the ironclads to compensate for the loss of clothing and other hardships that result from service aboard those vessels.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_B_14726
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont, 1862-06-19
Date(s): 1862-06-19
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton reports that the Norwich has arrived and that he will send out the Hale and Henry Andrew tomorrow. He remarks that the losses at Secessionville are even higher than first rumored and that it had been a mad undertaking. Drayton is surprised that the Confederates did not open fire on the retreating troops for, if they had, Drayton believes nothing then could have prevented a stampede. General Benham is the scapegoat and, due to his previous unpopularity, does not have any support from...
Show moreDrayton reports that the Norwich has arrived and that he will send out the Hale and Henry Andrew tomorrow. He remarks that the losses at Secessionville are even higher than first rumored and that it had been a mad undertaking. Drayton is surprised that the Confederates did not open fire on the retreating troops for, if they had, Drayton believes nothing then could have prevented a stampede. General Benham is the scapegoat and, due to his previous unpopularity, does not have any support from his fellow officers. Drayton also relays information provided him by two Contrabands that have arrived 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_12822
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont, 1864-02-16
Date(s): 1864-02-16
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton gives a substantial update of his actions from the Hartford, the flag-ship of the Western Gulf Blockading Squadron, off Pensacola. Drayton describes the squadron's plans, and states that blockade running has been effectively stopped in the Mobile area, mentioning the great number of Confederate refugees arriving daily. He expects the New Orleans population to soon be safe for the Union and describes being impressed with the city and its people.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_B_16154
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont, 1863-06-08
Date(s): 1863-06-08
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton writes that Winter Davis asked him about the propriety of showing du Pont's reports directly to the President. Drayton suggested that Davis might mention the reports but advised against showing them directly, as it would be very unlikely to influence the President against either Welles or Fox. Drayton expresses a lack of confidence in Admiral Foote, who is to relieve du Pont as the head of the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron. Drayton believes the truth about the limitations of the...
Show moreDrayton writes that Winter Davis asked him about the propriety of showing du Pont's reports directly to the President. Drayton suggested that Davis might mention the reports but advised against showing them directly, as it would be very unlikely to influence the President against either Welles or Fox. Drayton expresses a lack of confidence in Admiral Foote, who is to relieve du Pont as the head of the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron. Drayton believes the truth about the limitations of the ironclads will be made known eventually, but there is nothing to be done so long as Assistant Secretary Fox supports John Ericsson.
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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_15266
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont, 1862-07-02
Date(s): 1862-07-02
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton writes that he is enclosing a survey on 3rd Assistant Engineer Newton Champion, who Drayton permitted to return home in the Bibb following the recommendation of the surgeon.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_B_12923
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont, 1862-07-24
Date(s): 1862-07-24
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton is sending along an application for a Masters appointment from Masters Mate Redding, who has just returned from having taken the prize Schooner Rowena to Philadelphia. Drayton recommends the appointment if one is available.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_B_13041
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont, 1861-09-20
Date(s): 1861-09-20
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton writes that he would be pleased to join du Pont's squadron and serve in 'whatever capacity you may consider best for the interests of the service and country.'
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_B_11156
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: List of Cargo and Ship's Property of Captured Schooner "Glide", 1863-02
Date(s): 1863-02
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent)
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_B_14310
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont, 1862-10-01
Date(s): 1862-10-01
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Lt. Commander Temple has told Drayton that he has written to du Pont about taking a hundred pounder rifle in place of the eleven inch, as he was under the impression that Drayton believed the rifle to be the superior gun. Drayton writes to clarify that he believes the two hundred pounder, but not the one hundred, to be the superior weapon.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_B_13451
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont, 1865-01-27
Date(s): 1865-01-27
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton writes of his availability and mentions the recent events of the James River Squadron attack.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_B_16618
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont, 1862-06-03
Date(s): 1862-06-03
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton updates du Pont on the situation on the Stono River. The Ellen was fired on from the bushes, and Drayton was able to confirm the location of a Confederate battery and a camp further inland at Secessionville. Union soldiers have arrived on troop steamers. Generals Hunter and Benham landed the troops at Old Fort and the next day had thorough check of the area; Drayton expects them to come back under the protection of his guns before night.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_B_12716
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont, 1862-05-30
Date(s): 1862-05-30
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton reports from his new location on the Stono River on his confrontation with the Confederates there. The Union Naval forces are in complete possession of the river as of Port Royal.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_B_12693
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont, 1863-03-13
Date(s): 1863-03-13
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton writes to clarify some communication issues concerning the orders from du Pont given to Mr. Dennis, commanding officer of the Coast Survey schooner Casewell, to withdraw from Wassaw Sound.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_B_14441
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Samuel Francis du Pont to Percival Drayton, 1863-04-25
Date(s): 1863-04-25
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent), Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Du Pont has a peremptory order to send the USS Passaic to New York for repairs and writes of his concerns about the Navy Department.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_A_02871
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont, 1862-08-07
Date(s): 1862-08-07
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton writes that he is sending the report of a board of surgeons on the case of Acting Master Mattian, who's rheumatism has gotten worse. Drayton asks to send him to the Vermont in order for the fleet surgeon to see him.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_B_13144
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Samuel Francis du Pont to Percival Drayton et al., 1863-01-28
Date(s): 1863-01-28
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent), Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent)
Description: One of three copies of a letter in which du Pont requests some of the officers in his squadron to board the USS New Ironsides and assess the desirability and practicability of changing the position of the turret so as to be forward of the smoke stack.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_A_14036
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 reports on Marblehead's interception of the pilot boat schooner, Glide. A boat from the Surveying Schooner Casewell boarded the Glide and her commanding officer considers it captured, although Drayton defers the matter to du Pont and Congress. Drayton reports further on the state of the blockade in Wassaw Sound.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_B_14309
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Samuel Francis du Pont to Percival Drayton, 1863-08-18
Date(s): 1863-08-18
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent), Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Du Pont is travelling to New York and asks Drayton to secure rooms at the Astor House for him and his party. He writes that he has two drafts of what he hopes to be his last letter to the Navy Department which he wishes Drayton and Rodgers will read.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_A_02977
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont, 1863-12-28
Date(s): 1863-12-28
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton thanks du Pont for the autographs for Mrs. Astor. The squadron is waiting on the Niagara's crew before departing, and Drayton promises to deliver Mrs. Du Pont's book to Mrs. Briggs upon his arrival in New Orleans.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_B_16025
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 that the Secretary told Drayton to take one of the iron-clads that are about ready for du Pont's squadron, although Drayton mentions his reservations about the effectiveness of the vessels. Drayton remarks that he is struggling to buy a suitable tug in New York. Asst. Secretary Fox has clarified that the new liquor law means that no liquor is to be allowed on board naval vessels and that it was issued as a response to three hundred volunteer officers having already been...
Show moreDrayton reports that the Secretary told Drayton to take one of the iron-clads that are about ready for du Pont's squadron, although Drayton mentions his reservations about the effectiveness of the vessels. Drayton remarks that he is struggling to buy a suitable tug in New York. Asst. Secretary Fox has clarified that the new liquor law means that no liquor is to be allowed on board naval vessels and that it was issued as a response to three hundred volunteer officers having already been dismissed due to drunkenness. Drayton mentions that he visited du Pont's home and that people in Washington a talking a great deal about Lincoln's preliminary emancipation proclamation.
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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_13418
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont, 1861-09-28
Date(s): 1861-09-28
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton thanks du Pont for his kind note obliging to Drayton's request to take command of a vessel. He further states that either the Harriet Lane or the Beinville would be suitable vessels, but expresses a preference for the Harriet Lane.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_B_11195
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont, 1863-12-02
Date(s): 1863-12-02
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton advises du Pont to drop his correspondence with the Navy Department, as Drayton doubts whether it could do any good. Drayton believes the facts will eventually vindicate du Pont. He mentions his work at the New York Navy Yard and that Farragut has asked Drayton to join him as Fleet Captain in the West Gulf Blockading Squadron.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_B_15980
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Samuel Francis du Pont to Percival Drayton, 1863-04-27
Date(s): 1863-04-27
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent), Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Du Pont expresses regret that the incident at Charleston will irrevocably damage his ability to advance the officers who had served under his command. He believes that with the order to attack Charleston he had 'been called upon to make bricks without straw and dimmed my previous standing because I would not succeed.' However, he feels he has served the country and its cause by saving the fleet and coast, and in the process conducted an experiment with the ironclads that may prove useful in...
Show moreDu Pont expresses regret that the incident at Charleston will irrevocably damage his ability to advance the officers who had served under his command. He believes that with the order to attack Charleston he had 'been called upon to make bricks without straw and dimmed my previous standing because I would not succeed.' However, he feels he has served the country and its cause by saving the fleet and coast, and in the process conducted an experiment with the ironclads that may prove useful in preparing for any foreign war. He has not yet heard anything from the Department of the Navy since the attack, but he knows that the 'slanderers who have poisoned or attempted to poison the public mind' are in the sympathy of the Department. Du Pont plans to withdraw, hoping to go home in May and arrange to give up the squadron.
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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_A_02877
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

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