Ord, Edward Otho Cresap to James Placidus Ord., 01/04/1859-01/04/1859

File — Box: 1, Folder: 38

Identifier: 45895

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

01/04/1859-01/04/1859

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 from Edward O.C. Ord writing from Washington, DC, to his brother J. Placidus yet in Sault St. Marie, Michigan: "My Dear Brother - A happy New Year to you - you see I am back - wife, family, etc., etc., etc., etc. I have 3 little ones - one 2 years, one 1 year, and one a month and half old - lots of crying at home..." Continues with news of the parents now residing in Santa Cruz on a farm looked after by John Stephen. Promises Placy that he will endeavour to find "a situation under government on the Pacific...but I can only promise to try...I think it possible I can do a favor to the delegates from both Washington and Oregon Territory and if so shall try and get a place for you through their influence or that of Doct. Gwin [William McKendree Gwin 1805-1885, California senator]." @ Also goes on with description of his travels: "I visited Washington Territory...and the country East of the Cascades is very pleasant in the fall and soil etc. very attractive."

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

ORD, EDWARD OTHO CRESAP - CORRES. TO ORD, JAMES PLACIDUS 1859: Autographed Letter

ORD, JAMES PLACIDUS - CORRES. FROM ORD, EDWARD OTHO CRESAP 1859: Autographed Letter

WASHINGTON STATE 1859 - DESCRIPTION: Autographed Letter

CASCADES RANGE 1859 - DESCRIPTION: Autographed Letter

GWIN, WILLIAM MCKENDREE - REFERENCE: Autographed Letter