Ord, Edward Otho Cresap to James Ord., 02/15/1856-02/15/1856

File — Box: 1, Folder: 15

Identifier: 45872

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

[Folders 1:1 - 3:55] Contains correspondence by various members of the Ord and Andre families; arranged chronologically by author. Note that female married names are cross-referenced with maiden names. Researchers are advised to look under both. The Ord men are indexed by their full given names, e.g., 'James Placidus Ord,' not 'Placidus Ord;' and 'William Marcellus Ord,' not 'William Ord.'

Dates

02/15/1856-02/15/1856

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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Extent

From the Collection: 2.50 Linear Feet (3 Hollinger Document Cases, 1 Hollinger Slim Case, 1 Hollinger Record Storage Box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

08/10/03

Container Summary

Contains ALS to James Ord from his son writing from the family homestead in Benicia, San Francisco area. Includes description of the old house of which Edward says "looks better than I ever saw it," as well as of the locale. @ Reference is made to "Capt. Baldwin," probably Noyes Baldwin (1826-1893).

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

ORD, EDWARD OTHO CRESAP - CORRES. TO ORD, JAMES 1856: Autographed Letter

ORD, JAMES - CORRES. FROM ORD, EDWARD OTHO CRESAP 1856: Autographed Letter

CALIFORNIA, BENICIA 1856 - DESCRIPTION: Autographed Letter

BALDWIN, NOYES (?) - REFERENCE: Autographed Letter