Ord, Edward Otho Cresap to James Placidus Ord., 12/11/1859-12/11/1859

File — Box: 1, Folder: 43

Identifier: 45900

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

12/11/1859-12/11/1859

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 to J. Placidus written by Edward at Baltimore, Maryland: "Your last via Old Point reached me at Harpers Ferry whither I had gone in command of four companies of artillery, on a hurrah expedition to...overawe northern filibusters." Refers also to the earlier expedition that supressed John Brown's raid at Harpers Ferry.

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

HARPERS FERRY/JOHN BROWN - REFERENCE 1859: Autographed Letter