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29 - Pierre-Samuel DU PONT DE NEMOURS (1739–1817).
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Estimate €250 - €300
Description
Pierre-Samuel DU PONT DE NEMOURS (1739–1817). Autograph letter, New York, 21 Vendémiaire x (13 October 1801), to Senator Le Coulteux de Canteleu in Paris; half-page, quarto, with address. Concerning a dispute between the senator and Cherriot, which he has referred to arbitration. He has chosen Mr Simond, ‘a most worthy man’, as arbitrator, whilst Cherriot has appointed Thibault, who is of good repute. ‘I am drawing up a statement setting out your rights. He is drawing up another on his side regarding his claims. We shall submit them to the arbitrators together with the supporting documents.’ The award will be delivered in six months. ‘They felt they needed this time’…
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About the sale Letters and Autograph Manuscripts – Part I
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Auction time 10/13/2026 at 2:00 PM
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