Correspondence regarding an invitation extended by Sophie DuPont to Xanthus Smith to visit her at Louviers. Discussed also are locusts and the animals they fall prey to.
Correspondence regarding the removal of the Danielle Huntington portrait of Sophie DuPont from the Philadelphia Academy of Fine Art. Xanthus Smith includes in his letter a portion of a letter he received from Captain Corbin, at the time stationed...
Correspondence regarding photographic reproductions made of the Huntington portrait of S.F. DuPont. Xanthus Smith discusses having the image colored and a book by a Dr. Boynton reviewed in the Nation by
Correspondence regarding portraits of Sophie DuPont and Xanthus Smith's sketches of Port Royal. Smith discusses the execution of lithographs of the Port Royal drawings.
Correspondence regarding the continued popularity of Huntington's portrait of S.F. DuPont and the possibility of its exhibition at the Philadelphia Academy of Fine Arts. Smith also discusses flying squirrels and the process of removing them from...
Correspondence regarding the possibility of photographic reproductions of paintings and images Smith recommends Sophie DuPont for purchase. Smith discusses the merits of different types of painting and compares photographic reproductions to lesser...
Correspondence regarding the reception of the Danielle Huntington portrait of Sophie DuPont in an exhibition at the Philadelphia Academy of Arts. Members of the USS Wabash officer corps are mentioned, as are prominent members of the Philadelphia...
Correspondence regarding photographic processes Sophie DuPont had inquired about. Smith discusses the relative benefits of Ferrotype and ceramic print photographic processes as well as painting restoration, mentioning a Mr. Richardson in his...
Correspondence regarding the Huntington portrait of Sophie DuPont and photographs being made of it. Also discussed is an accident in South America involving a Mr. Johnson.
Correspondence regarding Sophie DuPont's invitation to Smith to accompany her and Captain Rodgers on a cruise in the Mediterranean. Also mentioned is a visit by Smith to Louviers.