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
Joanna du Pont, Lammot's aunt, writes to ask if he can release Richard Hunter (a member of Company B, 5th Regiment Delaware Volunteer Infantry) from military service so that Hunter can take care of her ill horses. She also discusses family members.
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...
Lacoe discusses a gunpowder shipment. He also mentions the questionable loyalties of Maryland and the prospect of men from Pittston traveling to Delaware to help protect the powder yards.
An agent in Cincinnati has slashed prices and has contacted some of A.V. du Pont's customers to trying to undersell them, asks for advice on the situation as to prices. Also discusses traveling to Nashville and the currency there. Du Pont expects...
Letter addressed to Peter Bauduy. McCall discusses purchase of sheep skins from Mr. Rush and empty casks for the company. McCall also discusses powder order for ship Louisiana.
Correspondence; Gunpowder; Ordnance industry; Business & finance;
McCall discusses terms of payment for saltpeter purchase. He will also engage a vessel to carry powder to Charleston from New Castle and a wagon to carry articles of Victor du Pont. McCall discusses payment of Rhode Island bills and other...
