Ord, Edward Otho Cresap to James Placidus Ord., 02/27/1845-02/27/1845

File — Box: 1, Folder: 23

Identifier: 45880

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

02/27/1845-02/27/1845

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 Placidus Ord in Sault St. Marie, Michigan, from his brother writing from Fort McHenry, Maryland. Primarily concerning employment prospects for their brother Robert Brent Ord. Edwards mentions having recommended Robert to John Charles Fremont (1813-1890) the explorer and army officer, who was about to start an expedition to California; however, "Fremont told [him] that his party about 30 strong was made up of trappers, hunters and mountaineers, men who could find as well as defend themselves as they traveled, that no escort of troops was wanted..."

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

ORD, EDWARD OTHO CRESAP - CORRES. TO ORD, JAMES PLACIDUS 1845: Autographed Letter

ORD, JAMES PLACIDUS - CORRES. FROM ORD, EDWARD OTHO CRESAP 1845: Autographed Letter

FREMONT, JOHN CHARLES - REFERENCE: Autographed Letter