ALS : Wilmington, Del., to J. N. Robson, Wilmington, Del., 1890 Oct. 10.

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ALS : Wilmington, Del., to J. N. Robson, Wilmington, Del., 1890 Oct. 10.

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The letter responds to a letter of sympathy written by Robson in response to the gunpowder explosion in the Upper Yard on Oct. 7, 1890, in which twelve people were killed. It refers to Mrs. Henry du Pont having to vacate Eleutherian Mills, the original family homestead, which was badly damaged in the explosion.

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