Ord, Edward Otho Cresap to James Placidus Ord., 01/01/1846-12/31/1846

File — Box: 1, Folder: 25

Identifier: 45882

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

01/01/1846-12/31/1846

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 ANS on the back of a printed copy of a prospectus for Georgetown College, print date 1846. Edward writes: "...The companies (army) will be increased, one new regiment raised and probably a row with Mexico, in which case I shall be there. The officers of the new regiment will be citizens, the House of Reprsentatives to contrary nontwithstanding. How does your courting scrape come on. In earnest, Placy - get married if you can, you'll be a wiser and better man."

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

ORD, EDWARD OTHO CRESAP - CORRES. TO ORD, JAMES PLACIDUS 1846: Autographed Letter

ORD, JAMES PLACIDUS - CORRES. FROM ORD, EDWARD OTHO CRESAP 1846: Autographed Letter

GEORGETOWN COLLEGE - PROSPECTUS 1846: Printed Item