Ord, Edward Otho Cresap to James Placidus Ord., 05/18/1840-05/18/1840

File — Box: 1, Folder: 29

Identifier: 45886

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

05/18/1840-05/18/1840

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: "Dear Brother - No letter from home yet, tis true Siffy (Pacificus Ord) has at last written, and tells me up to the 1st of February you were all well..." Contains more news of life at post during the military campaigns against the Indians in Florida. Reference to activities along the St. John's River, Florida, and description of the locale. Also mentions. Gen. Alexander Macomb (1782-1841).

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

ORD, EDWARD OTHO CRESAP - CORRES. TO ORD, JAMES PLACIDUS 1840: Autographed Letter

ORD, JAMES PLACIDUS - CORRES. FROM ORD, EDWARD OTHO CRESAP 1840: Autographed Letter

FLORIDA 1840 - DESCRIPTION: Autographed Letter

INDIANS (AMER.), FLORIDA - CAMPAIGNS AGAINST 1840: REFERENCE: Autographed Letter

MACOMB, ALEXANDER - REFERENCE: Autographed Letter