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Du Pont, Samuel Francis (1803-1865) [Confirmation of payment]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02878.04.04 Author/Creator: Du Pont, Samuel Francis (1803-1865) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph note signed Date: circa 1863-1864 Pagination: 1 p. ; 8.8 x 12.9 cm. Order a Copy

Du Pont writes, "I am paid up to the Old paper to Dec 5th/64." Thanks the recipient for a previous letter, and promises to write again soon.

Du Pont served in the Mexican and Civil Wars. He was appointed rear admiral 16 July 1862.

Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865

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