E.O.C. Ord II., 01/01/1898-12/31/1899

File — Box: 4, Folder: 24

Identifier: 78761

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Consists of correspondence to and from Edward Otho Cresap Ord II. The letters provide details on his military career, his travels in the American West, and his experiences in the Spanish-American War, among other events. Arranged chronologically. The correspondence in this series dates between 1870 and 1923.

Dates

01/01/1898-12/31/1899

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Extent

From the Collection: 22 Linear Feet (25 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

08/19/03

Container Summary

Correspondence dated 1898-1901 regarding Edward Otho Cresap Ord II, particularly the field glass and case he issued to Theodore Mosher who took them with him during the battle at El Caney in Cuba on July 1, 1898 during the Spanish-American War. Mosher was wounded and lost the field glass its case during the battle.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

ORD, EDWARD OTHO CRESAP II - CORRESP. (1898) RE: SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR: Autographed Letter

EL CANEY - CUBA - CORRESP. (1898) RE: BATTLE IN SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR: Autographed Letter

CUBA - EL CANEY - CORRESP. (1898) RE: BATTLE IN SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR: Autographed Letter

SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR - CORRESP. (1898): Autographed Letter

SANTIAGO - BATTLE OF - SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR - CORRESP. (1898): Autographed Letter