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Title: Captain Percival Drayton (1812-1865), U.S. Navy
Date(s): 1862/1863, 1862, 1863
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (former owner)
Description: Career Navy officer Percival Drayton served as a junior commander in the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron under Rear-Admiral Samuel Francis Du Pont and later as Fleet Captain of the West Gulf Blockading Squadron under Rear-Admiral David G. Farragut.
Collection ID: Samuel Francis du Pont photographs (Accession 2010.269)
Hagley ID: 2010_269_W9_18824
Collection: Civil War collections

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont, 1865-05-07
Date(s): 1865-05-07
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton has arrived in Washington to take charge of the Navy Department's Bureau of Navigation, although he was sorry to have to leave New York. He has heard that John Rodgers is to relieve Dahlgren, and Drayton further mentions his housing arrangements and a book on cannon that du Pont had lent him.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_B_16754
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont, 1862-06-23
Date(s): 1862-06-23
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton reports that there has been no movement since the attack on Secessionville but that the Confederates are strengthening their works in the area. Drayton gives more reflections on that attack and mentions that everyone seems relieved that Benham has left.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_B_12851
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont, 1863-05-31
Date(s): 1863-05-31
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton reports for ordnance at New York on June 16. He assures du Pont again that the attitude towards him remains favorable despite the reports on Charleston not yet being published. He has noticed a reluctance towards going against the Department or administration in any way, however, over concerns of being disloyal. Drayton has written to Winter Davis asking for information concerning du Pont and gives du Pont other updates as to his movements.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_B_15197
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Samuel Francis du Pont to Percival Drayton, 1860-02-08 and 1863-03-20
Date(s): 1860-02-08, 1863-03-20
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent), Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent)
Description: In the first letter, du Pont tells Drayton that the promotion board is in session and that he is anxious to serve his officers in any way he can. In the second letter, du Pont informs Drayton that the destruction of the Nashville has altered the necessity of sending the boats up river. He is sending a vessel for the purpose of exercising with the torpedoes.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_A_02097
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont, 1861-09-26
Date(s): 1861-09-26
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton asks du Pont to change his plans for Drayton to take a staff appointment in his squadron and instead give him command of another vessel, as he worries about unpleasant comments that may arise about him taking such an appointment without having ever commanded a vessel.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_B_11180
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont, 1863-01-28
Date(s): 1863-01-28
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 and his officers respond to du Pont's inquiry about removing the turret of their vessel, stating the reasons why it would be inadvisable to do so at the present time.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_B_14035
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont, 1862-06-17
Date(s): 1862-06-17
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton reports on General Benham's failed reconnaissance in force near Secessionville. Although a small number of Benham's men reached the Confederate entrenchments, they were not supported and forced to retreat. The Naval vessels fired to cover the retreat, but Drayton states this was to no advantage given the vague and unintelligible directions that were telegraphed to him. Drayton believes that the incident proves the Union forces would not be able to penetrate much beyond the river...
Show moreDrayton reports on General Benham's failed reconnaissance in force near Secessionville. Although a small number of Benham's men reached the Confederate entrenchments, they were not supported and forced to retreat. The Naval vessels fired to cover the retreat, but Drayton states this was to no advantage given the vague and unintelligible directions that were telegraphed to him. Drayton believes that the incident proves the Union forces would not be able to penetrate much beyond the river without a much larger force and expects the encounter to embolden the Confederate forces on the island. Union losses are at least five hundred men.
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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_12807
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont, 1862-09-14
Date(s): 1862-09-14
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton gives an update from the Navy Department Bureau of Ordnance in Washington and finds Assistant Secretary Fox to be desirous of doing everything possible for du Pont's squadron. Drayton notes that du Pont has been called to Washington and will be able to discuss matters with the secretary in person. He is surprised by the general calm atmosphere in Washington, given how close the Confederate forces are to the city. Drayton also remarks on the changes that Dahlgren will implement if...
Show moreDrayton gives an update from the Navy Department Bureau of Ordnance in Washington and finds Assistant Secretary Fox to be desirous of doing everything possible for du Pont's squadron. Drayton notes that du Pont has been called to Washington and will be able to discuss matters with the secretary in person. He is surprised by the general calm atmosphere in Washington, given how close the Confederate forces are to the city. Drayton also remarks on the changes that Dahlgren will implement if possible while vessels are being outfitted and repaired.
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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_13352
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont, 1863-06-24
Date(s): 1863-06-24
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton updates du Pont on the changes caused by Dahlgren, instead of Foote, replacing du Pont as new commander of the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron. Drayton does not expect Foote to survive until tomorrow. He has heard that there is an intention to try and attack Charleston again, but not until after the squadron has been greatly strengthened. He also reports that everyone is pleased to hear of John Rodger's capture of the Fingal. Drayton also expresses disgust at the current popular...
Show moreDrayton updates du Pont on the changes caused by Dahlgren, instead of Foote, replacing du Pont as new commander of the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron. Drayton does not expect Foote to survive until tomorrow. He has heard that there is an intention to try and attack Charleston again, but not until after the squadron has been greatly strengthened. He also reports that everyone is pleased to hear of John Rodger's capture of the Fingal. Drayton also expresses disgust at the current popular opinion in New York concerning the Union's recent setbacks in Pennsylvania and Maryland. He observes that partisan animosity runs so high that many people would care little about the loss of Pennsylvania so long as it resulted in the humbling of the Lincoln administration.
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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_15533
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont, 1862-06-30
Date(s): 1862-06-30
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton writes of the evacuation of James Island by the army, which he considers to be a mistake. He recommends that a sufficient naval force be left in the area in case the Confederates are emboldened to attempt to retake the batteries along the coast.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_B_12903
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont, 1863-04-08
Date(s): 1863-04-08
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton reports on the Passaic's actions and injuries to the vessel sustained during the bombardment of Charleston.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_B_14629
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_14912
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)
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.'
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_B_14832
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont, 1864-06-03
Date(s): 1864-06-03
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton gives an update of his actions from the Hartford, the flag-ship of the Western Gulf Blockading Squadron, off Mobile. Confederate Admiral Buchanan on his flag-ship, Tennessee, is just inside Mobile Bay and the Union forces are anticipating him to make an attack. Drayton thinks the Confederate iron-clads may be able to do much damage to the wooden vessels of the Union forces, but the Navy Department will not send any Union iron-clads. Drayton also discusses the state of the blockade,...
Show moreDrayton gives an update of his actions from the Hartford, the flag-ship of the Western Gulf Blockading Squadron, off Mobile. Confederate Admiral Buchanan on his flag-ship, Tennessee, is just inside Mobile Bay and the Union forces are anticipating him to make an attack. Drayton thinks the Confederate iron-clads may be able to do much damage to the wooden vessels of the Union forces, but the Navy Department will not send any Union iron-clads. Drayton also discusses the state of the blockade, changing opinions on the iron-clads, the work of Admiral Farragut's secretary, and the current state of the war.
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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_16319
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont, 1865-03-08
Date(s): 1865-03-08
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton is glad to hear that du Pont has been summoned to participate in the board convened by the Navy Department to consider the advancement of officers. Drayton recommends that if the letter of the law is posing complications for nominating anyone then the board might present a list of names to the president to consider with the understanding that the board selected the names according to what they believed to be the spirit of the law. Drayton believes that Assistant Secretary Fox, the...
Show moreDrayton is glad to hear that du Pont has been summoned to participate in the board convened by the Navy Department to consider the advancement of officers. Drayton recommends that if the letter of the law is posing complications for nominating anyone then the board might present a list of names to the president to consider with the understanding that the board selected the names according to what they believed to be the spirit of the law. Drayton believes that Assistant Secretary Fox, the Secretary of the Navy, and the Chairman of the Committees did intend that the law result in the advancement of some of the subordinate officers serving in the war.
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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_16676
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont, 1862-08-08
Date(s): 1862-08-08
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton writes of his uneasiness with the current state of the war, particularly concerning army and political strategy, as well as of his dissatisfaction with iron-clad vessels. He also believes that General Hunter's request to use the Vanderbilt as a ram is a bad idea, as the Vanderbilt 'would only mash herself up and not disable her enemy.' Drayton comments on the 'newspaper wars' being conducted between General Henry Benham and General Isaac Stevens concerning the failed attack at...
Show moreDrayton writes of his uneasiness with the current state of the war, particularly concerning army and political strategy, as well as of his dissatisfaction with iron-clad vessels. He also believes that General Hunter's request to use the Vanderbilt as a ram is a bad idea, as the Vanderbilt 'would only mash herself up and not disable her enemy.' Drayton comments on the 'newspaper wars' being conducted between General Henry Benham and General Isaac Stevens concerning the failed attack at Secessionville.
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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_13147
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont, 1863-12-18
Date(s): 1863-12-18
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton asks if du Pont would be willing to send Mrs. Astor a few autographs as well as those of Foote for a fair that is soon to open in New York. Drayton is delayed in leaving New York due to a lack of available sailors, and he mentions the Monitor builders awarding John Rodgers a service of plate.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_B_16013
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Samuel Francis du Pont to Percival Drayton, 1863-05-19
Date(s): 1863-05-19
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent), Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Du Pont believes that Drayton has been deceived as to the hostile intentions of the Department of the Navy towards du Pont. He states that the department has not even acknowledged a single report that du Pont has sent on the Charleston affair and that the President has been left completely in the dark. Du Pont also addresses the state of the fleet.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_A_02905
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont, 1865-01-09
Date(s): 1865-01-09
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton has written to Farragut concerning du Pont's being ordered to give evidence in the case of du Pont's officers, and Drayton promises to send word as soon as he hears back from Farragut.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_B_16639
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Percival Drayton et al. to Gideon Welles, 1863-04-24
Date(s): 1863-04-24
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Welles, Gideon, 1802-1878 (correspondent), Rodgers, John, 1812-1882 (correspondent), Ammen, Daniel, 1820-1898 (correspondent), Rodgers, George Washington, 1822-1863 (correspondent), Fairfax, Donald McNeill, 1818-1894 (correspondent), Downes, John, 1784-1854 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton and his fellow captains and commanders of vessels that participated in the failed attack on Charleston write to Welles to correct the accounts of the event that have been published in the Baltimore American. The document is signed by Percival Drayton, Captain of the Passaic; John Rodgers, Captain of the Weehawken; Daniel Ammen, Commander of the Patapsco; George W. Rodgers, Commander of the Catskill; D.M.N. Fairfax, Commander of the Nantucket; and John Downes, Commander of the Nahant
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_B_14794
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont, 1862-05-09
Date(s): 1862-05-09
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton gives an update from Fernandina. He thanks du Pont for sending along a flattering letter from a Mr. Jackson and agrees with him that the importance of the victory at Port Royal cannot be overestimated. Former Masters Mate Winton has secured passage on the Massachusetts as far as Port Royal and Maters Mate Rogers of the Massachusetts has taken his place in Drayton's division. Drayton has sent the Darlington to St. Johns carrying several refugees from Jacksonville and a Colonel Bryant,...
Show moreDrayton gives an update from Fernandina. He thanks du Pont for sending along a flattering letter from a Mr. Jackson and agrees with him that the importance of the victory at Port Royal cannot be overestimated. Former Masters Mate Winton has secured passage on the Massachusetts as far as Port Royal and Maters Mate Rogers of the Massachusetts has taken his place in Drayton's division. Drayton has sent the Darlington to St. Johns carrying several refugees from Jacksonville and a Colonel Bryant, who was originally expected to take charge of Florida before the evacuation. Drayton believes the incident at Jacksonville has hurt the Union's standing in the area. Drayton also relates an encounter with a woman near St. Mary's, who accused them of kidnapping two of her slaves 'who were so attached to her that nothing else could account for their absence, when lo they turned up in the yard having come in the Darlington to look after some bedding, and much to the disgust of their mistress refused most positively to stay with her, although told if it was their wish they might do so.' Drayton remarks that there are here now about six hundred and fifty Contrabands.
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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_12599
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 and 1863-04-27
Date(s): 1863-04-25/1863-04-27, 1863-04-25, 1863-04-27
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent), Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Du Pont tells Drayton he will be sending USS Passaic to New York for repairs following the failed attack at Charleston. 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...
Show moreDu Pont tells Drayton he will be sending USS Passaic to New York for repairs following the failed attack at Charleston. 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 preparing for any foreign war. He thanks Drayton and his fellow officers for their letter concerning Charleston to the Secretary of the Navy, Gideon Welles.
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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_02872
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont, 1863-11-18
Date(s): 1863-11-18
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton discusses du Pont's correspondence with the Navy Department. He advises that du Pont not to open new issues but rather focus on the correction of misstatements. He also writes of the preparations of the iron clads off Charleston and the ordnance work at New York, including a strike of the iron workers
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_B_15939
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont, 1862-06-15
Date(s): 1862-06-15
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton reports that the situation is much the same at Stono River and believes he is doing all he can to assist the army forces there. He is sending two more deserters to Port Royal and requests a Masters Mate be sent down if one can be spared.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS). Group IX. Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers
Hagley ID: WMSS_9_B_12794
Collection: Civil War collections, Samuel Francis du Pont and Sophie Madeleine du Pont papers (Winterthur)

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