Samuel Francis Du Pont Papers

Date: 1806-1905

Collection Abstract: Samuel Francis Du Pont (1803-1865) was a career naval officer who commanded the South Atlantic Squadron for the Union during the Civil War. His papers include personal and naval correspondence and journals describing his voyages.

Collection Size: 15 linear feet

Access: The collection is open for research. A finding aid with a detailed description about the contents of this collection is available online.

Accession number: Winterthur Manuscripts, Group 9

Contact: Ask Hagley or 302-658-2400 ext 330 for more information



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