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Title: Du Pont, Samuel Francis (1803-1865)
Date(s): 1842/1862, 1842, 1862
Description: On cover: 1842 - Commander; 1855 - Captain; - Commodore; 1862 - Rear Admiral. On front: Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1861 by E. Dexter, in the Clerks Office of the United States for the Southern District of New York. E. Anthony 501 Broadway
Collection ID: Hagley portrait file (Accession 1970.182)
Hagley ID: PF_20090605_228
Collection: Hagley portrait file

Title: Correspondence, Mrs. Samuel Francis (Sophie) Du Pont to Admiral Samuel Francis Du Pont, 1861-11-20
Date(s): 1861-11-20
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Sophie Madeleine, 1810-1888 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: News of an explosion a the mills, four mils in the Upper Yard exploded, three men killed, Charles' du Pont's house nearly destroyed, some of Louisa's children cut by glass, Meta. struck on head, they are staying at Eleuthera's, the worst blast since 1818
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS)
Hagley ID: MrsSFDP_18611120
Collection: Civil War collections

Title: Samuel Francis du Pont to Percival Drayton
Date(s): 1862-04-05
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent), Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Du Pont is sending the Isaac Smith to Jacksonville after learning that Union military authorities have directed the withdrawal of the troops there. He expresses concern for the safety of the inhabitants there given their commitment to the Union cause and has directed Lt. Comg. Stevens to do all he can for them.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS)
Hagley ID: wint9_3273_53
Collection: Civil War collections

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont
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)
Hagley ID: wint9_12184
Collection: Civil War collections

Title: Samuel Francis du Pont to Percival Drayton
Date(s): 1865-06-22
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent), Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Du Pont writes from Philadelphia and updates Drayton on his intentions of going to Europe. He mentions that from what he can learn that the general feeling is to fill Whelan's place in the Bureau of Medicine with one of the Senior Surgeons. He mentions other correspondence and visits he has recently received, including a visit from a man who had just returned from Port Royal.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS)
Hagley ID: wint9_3226
Collection: Civil War collections

Title: Admiral Samuel Francis du Pont
Date(s): 1862?, 1862
Contributor(s): Haas, Philip, active 1837-1863 (engraver)
Collection ID: Hagley portrait file (Accession 1970.182)
Hagley ID: PF_20090605_230
Collection: Hagley portrait file, Samuel Francis du Pont (1803-1865)

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont
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)
Hagley ID: wint9_12227
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: Samuel Francis du Pont to Percival Drayton
Date(s): 1865-03-05
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent), Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Du Pont tells Drayton that Farragut asked him to be a member on the board set up by the Navy Department to consider the advancement of officers. Once he arrived, du Pont found that the board had read all the official reports published by the department. Because of the wording of the law, du Pont thinks that Farragut doesn't believe the board will be able to promote anyone. In the postscript, du Pont tells Drayton of the letter he received from Mrs. Raymond Rodgers. Captain Rodgers is...
Show moreDu Pont tells Drayton that Farragut asked him to be a member on the board set up by the Navy Department to consider the advancement of officers. Once he arrived, du Pont found that the board had read all the official reports published by the department. Because of the wording of the law, du Pont thinks that Farragut doesn't believe the board will be able to promote anyone. In the postscript, du Pont tells Drayton of the letter he received from Mrs. Raymond Rodgers. Captain Rodgers is following the Shenandoah round the Cape.
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Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS)
Hagley ID: wint9_3190
Collection: Civil War collections

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont
Date(s): 1862-09-29
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton has been appointed captain of the iron-clad Passaic. Although he does not think much of the vessel, he did not think he could refuse to command a ship that will certainly be expected to participate in any attack on Charleston. The appointment comes from Assistant Secretary Fox, who had not wanted to act until du Pont arrived but given du Pont's delayed arrival felt he could not wait any longer.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS)
Hagley ID: wint9_13439
Collection: Civil War collections

Title: Ship's Minstrels, U.S. Flagship Wabash
Date(s): 1863-02-23
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (former owner)
Description: Caption from photo: 'Cast of the minstrel show held aboard the Wabash, 23 February 1863, while at Port Royal, S.C.'
Collection ID: Samuel Francis du Pont photographs (Accession 2010.269)
Hagley ID: 2010_269_W9_18847
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: Correspondence, Mrs. Samuel Francis (Sophie) Du Pont to Samuel Francis Du Pont, 1861-12-23
Date(s): 1861-12-23
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Sophie Madeleine, 1810-1888 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Correspondence from wife to husband regarding every day life, which she says she condenses on account of bad eyesight. She discusses the visit of Mr. and Mrs. Gerhard and others, and comments on the letters he has sent her. Sophia laments over not being able to see her husband for Christmas Day and wishes him affectionate holidays greetings. Sophie mentions the sword that was presented to her husband in response to his victory at Port Royale, South Carolina.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS)
Hagley ID: 20100624_w923075_01
Collection: Civil War collections

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont
Date(s): 1862-06-13
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton is sending five deserters from Fort Moreltree to Port Royal. Further, due to the objections of General Wright, Drayton feels he cannot send the Unadilla or any other vessel to the Charleston blockade at this time unless du Pont repeats his order to do so. The army believes there to be 30,000 Confederates on the island and they expect them to attack any day. General Benham agrees with Drayton that it is a waste of ammunition to be firing at objects they cannot see at miles distance and...
Show moreDrayton is sending five deserters from Fort Moreltree to Port Royal. Further, due to the objections of General Wright, Drayton feels he cannot send the Unadilla or any other vessel to the Charleston blockade at this time unless du Pont repeats his order to do so. The army believes there to be 30,000 Confederates on the island and they expect them to attack any day. General Benham agrees with Drayton that it is a waste of ammunition to be firing at objects they cannot see at miles distance and has ordered it stopped. There has been no attack since the one Drayton alluded to in his last letter.
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Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS)
Hagley ID: wint9_12782
Collection: Civil War collections

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont
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)
Hagley ID: wint9_13147
Collection: Civil War collections

Title: Samuel Francis du Pont
Date(s): 1860/1865, 1860, 1865
Contributor(s): F. Gutekunst, Photographers (Philadelphia, Pa.) (photographer), Du Pont, Pierre S. (Pierre Samuel), 1870-1954 (former owner)
Collection ID: P.S. du Pont Longwood photograph collection (Accession 1969.002)
Hagley ID: 1969_2_P_B10_030
Collection: P.S. du Pont Longwood photographs

Title: Correspondence, Admiral Samuel Francis Du Pont to his wife, Sophie Du Pont, 1861-07-04
Date(s): 1861-07-04
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Sophie Madeleine, 1810-1888 (correspondent)
Description: Admiral attended a parade for Lincoln, says he was the 'ugliest man he had ever seen,' hoping to come home on leave soon
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS)
Hagley ID: SFDP_18610704
Collection: Civil War collections

Title: Correspondence, Mrs. Samuel Francis (Sophie) Du Pont to Admiral Samuel Francis Du Pont, 1861-01-12
Date(s): 1861-01-12
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Sophie Madeleine, 1810-1888 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: On the importance of the border also discusses various states leaving the Union
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS)
Hagley ID: MrsSFDP_18610112
Collection: Civil War collections

Title: Samuel Francis du Pont, 1803-1865
Date(s): 1850/1865, 1850, 1865
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Pierre S. (Pierre Samuel), 1870-1954 (former owner)
Collection ID: P.S. du Pont Longwood photograph collection (Accession 1969.002)
Hagley ID: DPDN_V1_15
Collection: P.S. du Pont Longwood photographs

Title: Samuel Francis du Pont to Percival Drayton
Date(s): 1862-08-19
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent), Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Du Pont gives an update on various squadron matters and requests acknowledgment of the receipt of the General Order abolishing the spirit ration.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS)
Hagley ID: wint9_3277_86
Collection: Civil War collections

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont
Date(s): 1863-04-25
Contributor(s): Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent)
Description: Drayton writes that he will not be sorry to leave the ironclads as he goes to his next appointment in New York, and hopes that once he is in New York he will either be able to help improve them or kill them despite their backing by those in authority. Drayton mentions he is sending du Pont a copy of the letter that he prepared along with the other officers to send to Secretary Welles concerning their version of events of the failed attack at Charleston.
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS)
Hagley ID: wint9_14792
Collection: Civil War collections

Title: Correspondence, Admiral Samuel Francis Du Pont to Mrs. Samuel Francis (Sophie) Du Pont, 1861-10-26
Date(s): 1861-10-26
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865 (correspondent), Du Pont, Sophie Madeleine, 1810-1888 (correspondent)
Description: Reports that a New York Times article may have alerted rebels of upcoming blockade and cost lives, attended Sunday service with Gen. Sherman, weather prevents sailing again
Collection ID: Winterthur Manuscripts (Accession WMSS)
Hagley ID: SFDP_18611026a
Collection: Civil War collections

Title: Samuel Francis du Pont and crew on deck of ship
Date(s): 1861/1863, 1861, 1863
Description: Ship is likely the USS Wabash.
Collection ID: Hagley portrait file (Accession 1970.182)
Hagley ID: PF_20090605_211
Collection: Hagley portrait file

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont
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)
Hagley ID: wint9_12797
Collection: Civil War collections

Title: Percival Drayton to Samuel Francis du Pont
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)
Hagley ID: wint9_14913
Collection: Civil War collections

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