Caption: "Discovery of a rebel batter and camp on Vernon River, Geo. Dec. 11th 1861, by the U.S. gun boats 'Ottowa,' 'Seneca,' 'Pembina,' and 'Mary Andrew' under command of Capt. Rogers of the 'Wabash.' Presented to Commodore Dupont with the...
The E. I du Pont de Nemours & Company minute books document an important era in the history of the company from just before the turn of the twentieth century through the 1930s. The DuPont Company in this time went through many changes in structure...
4th Del. Regiment going to Texas, Ellen discusses Lammot being a lot of talk and a loose cannon, also mentions Mrs. Belin is very sick, likely to die in the Winter
MD has collected all arms belonging to the General Government, (in hands of "suspected" companies) and reminding du Pont that he (lockwood) has the authority had will do so in Delaware as well.
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
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...
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
Admiral Du Pont discussing with Mr. Wheeten the relief of his command and how unfortunate it was how his name was being tarnished, notes that the biggest upset was not being relieved of his post, but the way in which it was handled
