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Title: Samuel Francis du Pont to Percival Drayton
Date(s): 1861-11-08
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent), Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Du Pont writes to transfer Drayton's command from the USS Pocahontas to the USS Pawnee, after Sr. Commander R. H. Wyman requested to be relieved from duty of that ship on account of indisposition.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS)
Hagley ID: wint9_3270_63
Collection: Civil War collections

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont
Date(s): 1865-02-20?, 1865-02-20
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton writes to accept an invitation to supper from du Pont.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS)
Hagley ID: wint9_10666
Collection: Civil War collections

Title: Telegram from Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont
Date(s): 1865-04-11
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton writes that he will be taking the eleven o'clock train from Philadelphia to Wilmington tomorrow.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS)
Hagley ID: wint9_16711
Collection: Civil War collections

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont
Date(s): 1863-02-01
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton reports that the Passaic and Marblehead went up the Wilmington River to within the sight of Wassaw or Thunderbolt. The Passaic was stopped by shallow water, and Drayton reports on the extensive Confederated batteries in the area. He did not find the Fingal.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS)
Hagley ID: wint9_14085
Collection: Civil War collections

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont
Date(s): 1862-01-03?, 1862-01-03
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton sends along a major's coat that he had forgotten to send before leaving Port Royal, South Carolina.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS)
Hagley ID: wint9_11828
Collection: Civil War collections

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont
Date(s): 1862-08-10
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton writes that Lt. Commander M. B. Woolsey will be writing to du Pont for assistance in obtaining his restoration to active service, from which he was removed after the failed Union attack at Secessionville. Drayton writes favorably of Woolsey's service under his command.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS)
Hagley ID: wint9_13170
Collection: Civil War collections

Title: Samuel Francis du Pont to Percival Drayton
Date(s): 1862-05-06
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent), Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent)
Description: A supply ship has arrived at Port Royal and will bring Drayton supplies, including a rifled cannon, some ordnance stores, and two marines. Du Pont authorizes Drayton to choose a Masters Mate from her to replace Masters Mate Winton, whose dismissal from the service has arrived.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS)
Hagley ID: wint9_3273_213
Collection: Civil War collections

Title: Samuel Francis du Pont to Percival Drayton
Date(s): 1863-04-24
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent), Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Du Pont orders Drayton to send Act. Master Rogers of the Seneca to Port Royal for medical treatment.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS)
Hagley ID: wint9_3282_299
Collection: Civil War collections

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont
Date(s): 1862-02
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton expresses hesitation about leaving the Vandalia alone for a week at Tybee Roads. Although he thinks it would be safe from attack, it would not be well able to prevent steamers from running in and out.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS)
Hagley ID: wint9_12174
Collection: Civil War collections

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont
Date(s): 1862-06-07
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton reports from the Stono River that the schooner, Rowena, flying with the English flag was taken possession of by Lt. Comdg. Bankhead of the Pembina. Drayton is sending the Rowena to Philadelphia in charge of Masters Mate Redding, a quartermaster.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS)
Hagley ID: wint9_12745
Collection: Civil War collections

Title: Percival Drayton to Rodgers
Date(s): 1862-04-17?, 1862-04-17
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Rodgers, C. R. P. (Christopher Raymond Perry), 1819-1892 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton offers a solution to dealing with the prisoners currently on board the USS Vermont, suggesting that they be taken their parole and sent back by way of Savannah.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS)
Hagley ID: wint9_14724
Collection: Civil War collections

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont
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)
Hagley ID: wint9_12923
Collection: Civil War collections

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont
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)
Hagley ID: wint9_13041
Collection: Civil War collections

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont
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)
Hagley ID: wint9_11156
Collection: Civil War collections

Title: Samuel Francis du Pont to Percival Drayton
Date(s): 1861-11-24
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent), Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Du Pont is transferring to Drayton's command the gunboats Unadilla and Pembina and orders Drayton to proceed to St. Helena Sound on a reconnaissance mission to assess the preparation of the Confederate forces at Hunting Island and other locations in the vicinity. Du Pont reminds Drayton of the details of the mission and to avoid any engagement with batteries of force.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS)
Hagley ID: wint9_3270_115
Collection: Civil War collections

Title: Samuel Francis du Pont to Percival Drayton
Date(s): 1863-03
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent), Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Du Pont writes to Drayton, who is serving as Senior Member of the Naval General Court Martial now in session on the USS Vermont, that he is enclosing the charges for the court martial case of Jacob S. Horner of the South Carolina.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS)
Hagley ID: wint9_3281_319
Collection: Civil War collections

Title: Samuel Francis du Pont to Percival Drayton
Date(s): 1862-02-23
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent), Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Du Pont writes that he is sending an officer Watmogh by way of the Potomska, orders to Sr. Comdg. Whiting of the Wyandotte.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS)
Hagley ID: wint9_3271_392
Collection: Civil War collections

Title: Samuel Francis du Pont to Percival Drayton
Date(s): 1861-12-28
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent), Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Du Pont transfers the Vandalia to Drayton's command and orders Drayton to send the Ottawa for a mission with the army in the Coosaw River.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS)
Hagley ID: wint9_3270_208
Collection: Civil War collections

Title: Samuel Francis du Pont to Percival Drayton
Date(s): 1862-06-10
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent), Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Du Pont writes to approve Drayton's actions on the Stono River but cautions Drayton against any unnecessary expenditure of ammunition. He also asks that Drayton send a gunboat for the Charleston blockade if he can spare one.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS)
Hagley ID: wint9_3274_137
Collection: Civil War collections

Title: Samuel Francis du Pont to Percival Drayton
Date(s): 1863-04-21
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent), Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Du Pont is sending along letters written by prisoners on board the USS Vermont and asks Drayton to send them by flag of truce.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS)
Hagley ID: wint9_3282_274
Collection: Civil War collections

Title: List of Cargo and Ship's Property of Captured Schooner "Glide"
Date(s): 1863-02
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent)
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS)
Hagley ID: wint9_14310
Collection: Civil War collections

Title: Samuel Francis du Pont to Percival Drayton
Date(s): 1863-03-09
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent), Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton has been appointed Senior Officer for a Naval General Court-Martial to convene on board the USS Vermont at Port Royal. Du Pont writes that he is enclosing the charges for the trial of Thomas J. Wilton, Ordinary Seaman of the USS Conemaugh.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS)
Hagley ID: wint9_3281_271
Collection: Civil War collections

Title: Samuel Francis du Pont to Percival Drayton
Date(s): 1862-08-31
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent), Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Du Pont requests Drayton to come to the port, as du Pont wishes to consult with Drayton on the possibility of reducing the force.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS)
Hagley ID: wint9_3278_32
Collection: Civil War collections

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont
Date(s): 1863-04-20
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton reports that he has arrived with the Passaic and the Catskill and that he is concerned the brigade placed at Edisto, one of two brigades in the vicinity, is in an insecure position due to its small numbers and lack of support.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS)
Hagley ID: wint9_14739
Collection: Civil War collections

Title: Samuel Francis du Pont to Percival Drayton
Date(s): 1861-11-24
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent), Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Du Pont asks that Drayton investigate an incident concerning some men from the Pawnee participating in the plundering of houses and private property from the Ellen by members of the Ellen's crew.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS)
Hagley ID: wint9_3270_112
Collection: Civil War collections

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