Account book, 1824-1825.

E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company

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The family firm of E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company was established in 1802 and during the 19th century it became one of the United States' most important manufacturers of black powder. In 1902 three younger du Pont cousins: T. Coleman, Alfred I., and Pierre S. took over the company and within three years succeeded in bringing 75% of the American explosives industry (which at that time included black powder, dynamite, and smokeless powder) under their control. During the first decade of the...

Degrand, P. P. F. (Peter Paul Francis), 1787-1855

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Copeland, Elisha, approximately 1794-

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Elisha Copeland, Jr., was a commission merchant and later city auditor of Boston, Mass. He was associated with a more notable merchant, P. P. F. Degrand, with whom he shared an establishment at 69 Broad Street. However, contemporary directories do not indicate a formal partnership. Degrand and Copeland traded with Europe and the West Indies and were the Boston agents for Du Pont gunpowder. From the description of Account book, 1824-1825. (Hagley Museum & Library). WorldCat record...