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Title: Acker, Merrall, & Condit to William du Pont, 1895-05-27
Date(s): 1895-05-27
Contributor(s): Du Pont, William, 1855-1928 (correspondent), Cramer, J. (correspondent)
Description: Letter from J. Cramer of Acker, Merrall, and Condit to William du Pont soliciting business for any goods or provisions du Pont might need aboard his yacht, the 'Au Revoir.'
Collection ID: William du Pont papers (Accession 2317.I)
Hagley ID: 2317_6_007
Collection: William du Pont family collections

Title: Captain Fred Siemon to William du Pont, 1894-03-17
Date(s): 1894-03-17
Contributor(s): Du Pont, William, 1855-1928 (correspondent), Siemon, Fred (correspondent)
Description: Letter from Captain Fred Siemon to William du Pont soliciting consideration for employment as captain of du Pont yacht, the 'Au Revoir'
Collection ID: William du Pont papers (Accession 2317.I)
Hagley ID: 2317_6_002
Collection: William du Pont family collections

Title: George R. Brown to William du Pont, 1895-04-01
Date(s): 1895-04-01
Contributor(s): Du Pont, William, 1855-1928 (correspondent), Brown, George R. (correspondent)
Description: Letter of Recommendation from George R. Brown to William du Pont, recommending Frank Erickson to the position of sailing master aboard du Pont's yacht, the 'Au Revoir.'
Collection ID: William du Pont papers (Accession 2317.I)
Hagley ID: 2317_6_010
Collection: William du Pont family collections

Title: Frank Erickson to William du Pont, 1895-03-26
Date(s): 1895-03-26
Contributor(s): Du Pont, William, 1855-1928 (correspondent), Erickson, Frank (correspondent)
Description: Letter from Frank Erickson to William du Pont soliciting consideration for a position as master and pilot on du Pont's yacht, the 'Au Revoir.'
Collection ID: William du Pont papers (Accession 2317.I)
Hagley ID: 2317_6_014
Collection: William du Pont family collections

Title: Manning Yacht Agency to William du Pont, 1895-12-07
Date(s): 1895-12-07
Contributor(s): Du Pont, William, 1855-1928 (correspondent), Manning Yacht Agency (originator), Manning, Thomas (correspondent)
Description: Form letter from Thomas Manning, Proprietor of the Manning Yacht Agency, informing William du Pont that he has authorized the viewing of the 'Au Revoir' to a potential buyer, pricing the yacht at $200,000.
Collection ID: William du Pont papers (Accession 2317.I)
Hagley ID: 2317_6_020
Collection: William du Pont family collections

Title: Herbert A. Weeks to William du Pont, 1895-01-09
Date(s): 1895-01-09
Contributor(s): Du Pont, William, 1855-1928 (correspondent), Weeks, Herbert A. (correspondent)
Description: Letter from Herbert A. Weeks, President of the Roanoke Cruising and Hunting Club in North Carolina, to William du Pont inviting him to join the organization, giving particulars about dues, membership benefits, and facilities.
Collection ID: William du Pont papers (Accession 2317.I)
Hagley ID: 2317_6_023
Collection: William du Pont family collections

Title: G. Douglas Petrie to William du Pont, 1895-02-08
Date(s): 1895-02-08
Contributor(s): Du Pont, William, 1855-1928 (correspondent), Petrie, G. Douglas (correspondent)
Description: Letter from G. Douglas Petrie, sales agent for The William Cramp & Sons Ship and Engine Building Co., to William du Pont advertising their new propellers should du Pont require one for his yacht for the upcoming season.
Collection ID: William du Pont papers (Accession 2317.I)
Hagley ID: 2317_6_013
Collection: William du Pont family collections

Title: John T. Baily and Company to William du Pont, 1895-01
Date(s): 1895-01
Contributor(s): Du Pont, William, 1855-1928 (correspondent), John T. Baily & Co. (correspondent)
Description: Letter from John T. Baily and Company, manufacturers of yacht flags, signals, ensigns and other general athletic goods, to William du Pont advertising their goods for du Pont's yachting needs and offers a special discount to members of the Corinthian Yacht Club.
Collection ID: William du Pont papers (Accession 2317.I)
Hagley ID: 2317_6_008
Collection: William du Pont family collections

Title: Manning Yacht Agency announcement, ca. 1896
Date(s): 1896
Contributor(s): Du Pont, William, 1855-1928 (former owner), Manning Yacht Agency (originator)
Description: A mass-mailing announcement from the Manning Yacht Agency advertising the release of the 1896 'American Yacht List' for subscribers.
Collection ID: William du Pont papers (Accession 2317.I)
Hagley ID: 2317_6_028
Collection: William du Pont family collections

Title: Ward, B. G. to William du Pont, 1894-04-17
Date(s): 1894-04-17
Contributor(s): Du Pont, William, 1855-1928 (correspondent), Ward, Benjamin Gaskill, 1871-1917 (correspondent)
Description: Letter from B. G. Ward to William du Pont soliciting consideration for a job as Quartermaster on du Pont's yacht, the 'Au Revoir'. The author is presumed to be Benjamin Gaskill Ward, listed as a carpenter living at 917 Madison Street in Chester, Pennsylvania, City Directory from 1895 and a sailor in the U.S. federal census from 1900.
Collection ID: William du Pont papers (Accession 2317.I)
Hagley ID: 2317_6_005
Collection: William du Pont family collections

Title: J. C. Hanafey to William du Pont, 1896-01-10
Date(s): 1896-01-10
Contributor(s): Du Pont, William, 1855-1928 (correspondent), Hanafey, John Clifford, 1852-1922 (correspondent)
Description: Letter from F. C. Hanafey to William du Pont soliciting consideration for a position as Chief Engineer aboard du Pont's yacht, the 'Au Revoir.'
Collection ID: William du Pont papers (Accession 2317.I)
Hagley ID: 2317_6_029
Collection: William du Pont family collections

Title: Camera Club membership card, 1897-1898
Date(s): 1897, 1898
Contributor(s): Du Pont, William, 1855-1928 (former owner), Camera Club of New York (originator)
Description: William du Pont's membership card for the Camera Club for the year ending April 1, 1898
Collection ID: William du Pont papers (Accession 2317.I)
Hagley ID: 2317_6_032
Collection: William du Pont family collections

Title: Larchmont Yacht Club to club members, 1895-12-5
Date(s): 1895-12-5
Contributor(s): Du Pont, William, 1855-1928 (correspondent), Larchmont Yacht Club (originator)
Description: Mass mailing of the Larchmont Yacht Club signed by William Murray, the club's treasurer, to its members informing them of the issuing of debenture bonds for erecting and furnishing an addition to the club house and offers the opportunity for members to subscribe.
Collection ID: William du Pont papers (Accession 2317.I)
Hagley ID: 2317_6_017
Collection: William du Pont family collections