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Title: Walter A. Johnson to William du Pont, 1917-10-27
Date(s): 1917-10-27
Contributor(s): Du Pont, William, 1855-1928 (correspondent), Johnson, Walter A. (correspondent), Advanced Agricultural Publishing Company (publisher)
Description: Letter from Walter A. Johnson of 'The Field' magazine to William du Pont promoting the magazine and advertising space in the magazine for du Pont to advertise his horse breeding. Also included is a full color copy-proof of the front cover of the November-December 1917 edition.
Collection ID: William du Pont, Sr. papers (Accession 2317.I)
Hagley ID: 2317_9_008
Collection: William du Pont family collections

Title: Alex H. Turner and Company Auction and Estate Offices admittance tickets, 1895-01-20
Date(s): 1895-01-20
Contributor(s): Du Pont, William, 1855-1928 (former owner), Alex H. Turner & Co. (originator)
Description: A set of three tickets for William du Pont to view local estates for consideration of renting. The reverse of each ticket bears a description of the property to which it grants admission.
Collection ID: William du Pont, Sr. papers (Accession 2317.I)
Hagley ID: 2317_6_025
Collection: William du Pont family collections

Title: Giddy and Giddy Land Agents to William du Pont, 1896-05-27
Date(s): 1896-05-27
Contributor(s): Du Pont, William, 1855-1928 (correspondent), Giddy & Giddy Land Agents (correspondent)
Description: Letter from Giddy & Giddy Land Agents to William du Pont regarding viewing three estates, (Kingswood, Binfield Park, and Calcot Park) for consideration of renting one.
Collection ID: William du Pont, Sr. papers (Accession 2317.I)
Hagley ID: 2317_6_030
Collection: William du Pont family collections

Title: New York Yacht Club, 1895-02-06
Date(s): 1895-02-06
Contributor(s): Du Pont, William, 1855-1928 (former owner), New York Yacht Club (originator)
Description: Notice signed by J. V. S. Oddie, the club's secretary, to the members of the New York Yacht Club announcing the organization's first general meeting along with a review of the amendments to be altered/discussed at the meeting.
Collection ID: William du Pont, Sr. papers (Accession 2317.I)
Hagley ID: 2317_6_022
Collection: William du Pont family collections

Title: Clifton Game and Forest Society of North America to William du Pont, 1914-03-06
Date(s): 1914-03-06
Contributor(s): Du Pont, William, 1855-1928 (correspondent), Lucas, William A. (correspondent), Clifton Game and Forest Society of North America (originator)
Description: Letter from W. A. Lucas, curator of the Clifton Game and Forest Society of North America to William du Pont in reference to an order from du Pont for Bob-White stock birds for his Altama estate in Sterling, Georgia. Lucas notes he does not have any of those birds left to fill the order but suggests Wild Turkeys instead. Included are several circulars from the society regarding game birds and conservation concerns.
Collection ID: William du Pont, Sr. papers (Accession 2317.I)
Hagley ID: 2317_8_004
Collection: William du Pont family collections

Title: J. R. Farrell Co. to William du Pont, 1895-04-12
Date(s): 1895-04-12
Contributor(s): Du Pont, William, 1855-1928 (correspondent), John R. Farrell & Co. (originator)
Description: Advertisement from the J. R. Farrell Co. to William du Pont regarding their waterproof suits for yacht crews. Included are a testimonial from the U. S. Life Saving service and a stamped fabric sample.
Collection ID: William du Pont, Sr. papers (Accession 2317.I)
Hagley ID: 2317_6_015
Collection: William du Pont family collections

Title: J. Gardiner Cassatt to William du Pont, 1895-02-08
Date(s): 1895-02-08
Contributor(s): Du Pont, William, 1855-1928 (correspondent), Cassatt, J. Gardner (Joseph Gardner), 1849-1911 (correspondent)
Description: Letter from J. Gardiner Cassatt, financier and brother of painter Mary Cassatt, to William du Pont inquiring about the name of a good yacht builder in England.
Collection ID: William du Pont, Sr. papers (Accession 2317.I)
Hagley ID: 2317_6_011
Collection: William du Pont family collections

Title: American Game Protective and Propagation Association to William du Pont, 1914-08-21
Date(s): 1914-08-21
Contributor(s): Du Pont, William, 1855-1928 (correspondent), Fayles, George M. (correspondent), American Game Protective and Propagation Association (originator)
Description: Letter from George M. Fayles, secretary of the American Game Protective and Propagation Association, to William du Pont regarding his order of 22 pheasants for his Altama estate in Sterling, Georgia. Included is a sheet of instructions for releasing the pheasants on the property when they arrive.
Collection ID: William du Pont, Sr. papers (Accession 2317.I)
Hagley ID: 2317_8_003
Collection: William du Pont family collections

Title: Giddy and Giddy Land Agents to William du Pont, 1896-06-29
Date(s): 1896-06-29
Contributor(s): Du Pont, William, 1855-1928 (correspondent), Giddy & Giddy Land Agents (correspondent)
Description: Letter from Giddy & Giddy Land Agents to William du Pont concerning the terms of agreement for renting Binfield Park for one year.
Collection ID: William du Pont, Sr. papers (Accession 2317.I)
Hagley ID: 2317_6_031
Collection: William du Pont family collections

Title: Easthampstead Park rental to William du Pont, 1896-05-27
Date(s): 1896-05-27
Contributor(s): Du Pont, William, 1855-1928 (correspondent)
Description: Letter to William du Pont concerning the possibility of renting Easthampstead Park estate in England from Lord Downshire for £2,000.
Collection ID: William du Pont, Sr. papers (Accession 2317.I)
Hagley ID: 2317_6_026
Collection: William du Pont family collections

Title: Wayne Dinsmore to William du Pont, 1916-02-16
Date(s): 1916-02-16
Contributor(s): Du Pont, William, 1855-1928 (correspondent), Dinsmore, Wayne (correspondent), Percheron Society of America (originator)
Description: Form letter from Wayne Dinsmore, Secretary of the Percheron Society of America, to William du Pont (and all other members of the society) regarding increase in registration fees and the policy to publish the names of those 'guilty of misconduct' in the society. Also included is an image of the Constitution and Bylaws booklet for the society.
Collection ID: William du Pont, Sr. papers (Accession 2317.I)
Hagley ID: 2317_9_002
Collection: William du Pont family collections

Title: Solomon Turck to Stockholders of the Laflin and Rand Powder Company, 1900
Date(s): 1900
Contributor(s): Du Pont, William, 1855-1928 (former owner), Turck, Solomon (author)
Description: Circular from Solomon Turck, Vice-President of the Laflin & Rand Powder Company to the company's stockholders calling attention to circulars sent by five of the seven board of directors regarding the good state of the company. Turck, one of the two directors not included, reveals these circulars to be misleading and addresses the serious mismanagement of the company by the five directors who sent the initial circulars.
Collection ID: William du Pont, Sr. papers (Accession 2317.I)
Hagley ID: 2317_7_004
Collection: William du Pont family collections

Title: Jennings Yacht Brokerage to William du Pont, 1913
Date(s): 1913?, 1913
Contributor(s): Du Pont, William, 1855-1928 (correspondent), Jennings Yacht Brokerage (originator)
Description: Statistics and descriptive list for the yacht 'Glencairn' from Jennings Yacht Brokerage to William du Pont.
Collection ID: William du Pont, Sr. papers (Accession 2317.I)
Hagley ID: 2317_8_002
Collection: William du Pont family collections

Title: Lloyd's Register of British and Foreign Shipping, 1895-06-25
Date(s): 1895-06-25
Contributor(s): Du Pont, William, 1855-1928 (former owner), Lloyd's Register of British and Foreign Shipping (Firm) (originator)
Description: Advertisement for a new edition of Lloyd's Register of British and Foreign ships. Included is a short note addressed specifically to William du Pont requesting an order confirmation.
Collection ID: William du Pont, Sr. papers (Accession 2317.I)
Hagley ID: 2317_6_019
Collection: William du Pont family collections

Title: Ira Nichols to Charles K. Lennig, 1900-05-01
Date(s): 1900-05-01
Contributor(s): Du Pont, William, 1855-1928 (former owner), Nichols, Ira (correspondent), Lennig, Charles King, 1869-1940 (correspondent)
Description: Letter from attorney Ira Nichols to William du Pont's secretary, Charles Lennig regarding du Pont's Elk Point property in South Dakota. Nichols reports on property finances, condition of the horses on the property and the status of crops.
Collection ID: William du Pont, Sr. papers (Accession 2317.I)
Hagley ID: 2317_7_005
Collection: William du Pont family collections

Title: Adam R. Hawley to William du Pont, 1916-08-01
Date(s): 1916-08-01
Contributor(s): Du Pont, William, 1855-1928 (correspondent), Hawley, Adam R. (correspondent)
Description: Letter from Alan R. Hawley, President of the Aero Club of America, to William du Pont thanking the latter for his monetary contribution to the club and offering him membership in the club without the initiation fee. Also included are summaries of the club's activities in assisting funding federal aeronautics programs for the army, national guard, navy, etc.
Collection ID: William du Pont, Sr. papers (Accession 2317.I)
Hagley ID: 2317_8_015
Collection: William du Pont family collections

Title: I. S. Horne to E. C. McCune, 1914-05-19
Date(s): 1914-05-19
Contributor(s): Du Pont, William, 1855-1928 (former owner), Horne, I. S. (Isaac Sherman), 1882-1959 (correspondent)
Description: Letter from J. S. Horne, proprietor of J. S. Horne's Zoological Arena Company, to E. C. McCune, William du Pont's Altama Estate administrator, confirming the shipment of 200 ring-necked pheasant eggs. Also included is a copy of the company's catalog.
Collection ID: William du Pont, Sr. papers (Accession 2317.I)
Hagley ID: 2317_8_010
Collection: William du Pont family collections

Title: Gurney C. Gue to William du Pont, 1913-10-29
Date(s): 1913-10-29
Contributor(s): Du Pont, William, 1855-1928 (correspondent), Gue, Gurney C. (correspondent)
Description: Letter from Gurney C. Gue, secretary and treasurer of the American Hackney Horse Society to William du Pont graciously accepting du Pont's request that he officiate as judge of the Montpelier Horse Show.
Collection ID: William du Pont, Sr. papers (Accession 2317.I)
Hagley ID: 2317_8_001
Collection: William du Pont family collections

Title: Rider and Driver Advertising Display Rates, 1914
Date(s): 1914
Contributor(s): Du Pont, William, 1855-1928 (former owner), Rider and Driver (originator)
Description: Pamphlet showing the advertising rates in the Rider and Driver magazine effective January 1, 1914. Also included is a small ad for William du Pont's Montpelier Farm horse breeding.
Collection ID: William du Pont, Sr. papers (Accession 2317.I)
Hagley ID: 2317_8_009
Collection: William du Pont family collections

Title: Easthampstead Park description, ca. 1896
Date(s): 1896?, 1896
Contributor(s): Du Pont, William, 1855-1928 (former owner)
Description: Detailed description of manor and grounds of Easthampstead Park, home of the Marquis of Downshire.
Collection ID: William du Pont, Sr. papers (Accession 2317.I)
Hagley ID: 2317_6_027
Collection: William du Pont family collections

Title: H. McPherson to William du Pont, 1895-05-17
Date(s): 1895-05-17
Contributor(s): Du Pont, William, 1855-1928 (correspondent), McPherson, Hugh (correspondent)
Description: Letter from H. McPherson to William du Pont soliciting consideration for a position as master of du Pont's yacht, the 'Au Revoir.'
Collection ID: William du Pont, Sr. papers (Accession 2317.I)
Hagley ID: 2317_6_021
Collection: William du Pont family collections

Title: E. B. White to William du Pont, 1917-03-28
Date(s): 1917-03-28
Contributor(s): Du Pont, William, 1855-1928 (correspondent), White, Elijah B. (correspondent)
Description: Letter from E. B. White, President of the Peoples' National Bank, Leesburg, Virginia, to William du Pont regarding the selling of du Pont horses.
Collection ID: William du Pont, Sr. papers (Accession 2317.I)
Hagley ID: 2317_9_007
Collection: William du Pont family collections

Title: Ashton Lemoine to William du Pont, 1895-3-25
Date(s): 1895-03-25
Contributor(s): Du Pont, William, 1855-1928 (correspondent), Lemoine, Ashton (correspondent)
Description: Letter from Ashton Lemoine, Yacht Broker, to William du Pont inquiring about the possibility of selling du Pont's yacht, the 'Au Revoir,' to his client.
Collection ID: William du Pont, Sr. papers (Accession 2317.I)
Hagley ID: 2317_6_018
Collection: William du Pont family collections

Title: W. A. Raymold Secret Society Supplies to William du Pont, 1894-07-06
Date(s): 1894-07-06
Contributor(s): Du Pont, William, 1855-1928 (correspondent), W.A. Raymold (Firm : New York, N.Y.) (associated name), Raymold, William A., 1861- (correspondent)
Description: Letter from W. A. Raymold, proprietor of W. A Raymold Secret Society Supplies, Military Band and Yacht Furnishings, to William du Pont offering his services to provide the crew of du Pont's yacht, the 'Au Revoir.' Included are two examples of Raymold's catalog.
Collection ID: William du Pont, Sr. papers (Accession 2317.I)
Hagley ID: 2317_6_001
Collection: William du Pont family collections

Title: J. G. Truman to William du Pont, 1916-11-27
Date(s): 1916-11-27
Contributor(s): Du Pont, William, 1855-1928 (correspondent), Truman, John G. (correspondent)
Description: Letter from J. G. Truman, treasurer and General Manager of Truman's Stud Farm to William du Pont acknowledging receipt of payment for Hackney ponies and a Percheron mare and foal.
Collection ID: William du Pont, Sr. papers (Accession 2317.I)
Hagley ID: 2317_9_004
Collection: William du Pont family collections

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