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
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
Text from back of image: "The U.S. Navy is making plans to carry on the work of Rear Admiral Robert Peary, U.S. Navy, discoverer of the North Pole, with an air expedition to the North Pole this coming summer. The famous discoverer was one of the...
Maryland staying in the Union, first battle had taken place, Mrs. Du Pont had still hoped bloodshed was avoidable, but its clear war will take place. Letter goes into her fears for young men, the country, and her husband
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...