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- Correspondence, Mrs. Samuel Francis (Sophie) Du Pont to Samuel Francis Du Pont, 1861-11-20
- Correspondence; Explosions;
- Correspondence regarding the destruction caused by the November 20, 1861 explosion in the powder yards (Press Room, Grain Mill, and Dust Mill in Upper Yard). Three people were killed including Joseph Russell, John Vichie, and Charles Mulherrin.
- Civil War Collections
- Correspondence, Mrs. Samuel Francis (Sophie) Du Pont to Samuel Francis Du Pont, 1861-11-29
- Correspondence;
- Correspondence regarding Sophie's reaction to the destruction caused by the November 20, 1861 explosion.
- Civil War Collections
- Correspondence, Mrs. Samuel Francis (Sophie) Du Pont to her husband, Admiral Samuel Francis Du Pont, 1861-11-18
- Correspondence;
- Sophie expressing gratefulness for making it through Port Royal and notes the Admiral's skill in handling the fleet. Sophie also says she is "overwhelmed" with notes of congratulations
- Civil War Collections
- Correspondence, Mrs. Samuel Francis (Sophie) Du Pont to Admiral Samuel Francis Du Pont, 1861-11-20
- Correspondence; Gunpowder; Explosions;
- 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...
- Civil War Collections
- Correspondence, Mrs. Samuel Francis (Sophie) Du Pont to Admiral Samuel Francis Du Pont, 1861-11-25
- Correspondence;
- Detailed accounts of where family members where during the Nov. 1861 explosion in the powder yard, also relays news from other letters to S.F.
- Civil War Collections
- Correspondence, Mrs. Samuel Francis (Sophie) Du Pont to Admiral Samuel Francis Du Pont, 1861-12-08
- Correspondence; Explosions;
- More explosion news, passed along letters from friends about Port Royal
- Civil War Collections
- Correspondence, Mrs. Samuel Francis (Sophie) Du Pont to Admiral Samuel Francis Du Pont, 1861-12-23
- Correspondence;
- General conversation about who Mrs. Du Pont has seen and spending Christmas apart
- Civil War Collections
- Correspondence, Mrs. Samuel Francis (Sophie) Du Pont to her husband, Admiral Samuel Francis Du Pont, 1861-12-29
- Correspondence;
- On England, spending Christmas in Philadelphia
- Civil War Collections
- Correspondence, Mrs. Samuel Francis (Sophie) Du Pont to Admiral Samuel Francis Du Pont DuPont, 1862-01-15
- Correspondence;
- Death of a family friend, updates on family members, issue of neutrality of England
- Civil War Collections
- Correspondence, Mrs. Samuel Francis (Sophie) Du Pont to her husband, Admiral Samuel Francis Du Pont, 1862-02-16
- Correspondence;
- Need for "enlightened" men to work on the "Negro problem," abolitionists, Gen. Sherman, Ft. Donaldson news
- Civil War Collections
- Correspondence, Mrs. Samuel Francis (Sophie) Du Pont to her husband, Admiral Samuel Francis Du Pont, 1862-04-29
- Correspondence;
- The "Negro question," news of two iron gun boats being built at Norfolk, rumor of capture of New Orleans by rebels, and Lammot's voyage to England
- Civil War Collections
- Correspondence, Mrs. Samuel Francis (Sophie) Du Pont to her husband, Admiral Samuel Francis Du Pont, 1862-10-30
- Correspondence;
- Discussing Port Royal and not leaving the wounded men behind as well as Sophie's feelings about the British helping the rebels
- Civil War Collections
- Correspondence, Mrs. Samuel Francis (Sophie) Du Pont to her husband, Admiral Samuel Francis Du Pont
- Correspondence; Explosions;
- Mrs. Du Pont relaying the news of an explosion at the Hagley packing house, where twelve men were killed and Hagley house nearly destroyed
- Civil War Collections
- Correspondence, Mrs. Samuel Francis (Sophie) Du Pont to her husband, Admiral Samuel Francis Du Pont, 1863-03-01
- Correspondence;
- Mrs. Du Pont is relaying more news of the explosion of 11,000 pounds of finished powder, workers and family were sure that Irenee had been killed, but he was safe
- Civil War Collections
- Correspondence, Mrs. Samuel Francis (Sophie) Du Pont to Samuel Francis Du Pont, 1861-11-25
- Correspondence; Explosions;
- Correspondence from Sophie to her husband describing the aftermath of the explosion and the people she is hosting in her house, including the Syle boys (Louis and Fred). Friend Polly and niece Lina stayed with Sophie to help around the house.
- Civil War Collections
- Correspondence, Mrs. Samuel Francis (Sophie) Du Pont to Mr. Henry Winter Davis, 1861-12-02
- Correspondence;
- Correspondence inquiring about Mr. Davis' late speech in Brooklyn, which Sophie heard about from Mrs. Charles du Pont. Sophie tells Mr. Davis about recent letters she has received from her husband about the war. Sophie also mentions taking care of...
- Civil War Collections
- Correspondence, Mrs. Samuel Francis (Sophie) Du Pont to Samuel Francis Du Pont, 1861-12-29
- Correspondence;
- Correspondence from wife to husband regarding every day life while he is away at war. Sophie mentions Captain Davis, Henry Winter Davis, Mrs. Welsh, General Anderson, and Clementina and Harriet Smith. Parts of the letter are written in French....
- Civil War Collections
- Correspondence, Mrs. Samuel Francis (Sophie) Du Pont to Samuel Francis Du Pont, 1861-12-23
- Correspondence;
- 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...
- Civil War Collections
- Correspondence, Mrs. Samuel Francis (Sophie) Du Pont to Samuel Francis Du Pont, 1861-12-16
- Correspondence;
- Correspondence written from wife to husband regarding his recent letters and her every day life. Sophie comments on the trials of General Sherman and sympathizes with the hardships of her husband in the war. Letter continues onto December 17th with...
- Civil War Collections
- Correspondence, Mrs. Samuel Francis (Sophie) Du Pont to Samuel Francis Du Pont, 1861-12-07
- Correspondence;
- Correspondence describing Sophie's busy life and acquaintances and visitors to her home. She ends the letter by asking her husband if he would like her to make him some apple jelly.
- Civil War Collections

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