Ord, Edward Otho Cresap to James Placidus Ord., 04/08/1863-04/08/1863

File — Box: 1, Folder: 44

Identifier: 45901

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

04/08/1863-04/08/1863

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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 Harrisburg, Pa., to his brother J. Placidus. Both appear to be serving in the military at this point in the Civil War. "I had just received a telegram from General [Henry Wager] Halleck stating that I would receive orders for duty in a few days and that as you had not up to that time received any orders from Washington, and you would prefer it, to ask you to wait and as soon as I received orders I would have you ordered to join me." @ Halleck commanded the seizure of Corinth, 1862, and assumed command as general-in-chief of the US Army, headquartered in Washington, DC, until he was superseded by Ulysses Grant, 1864. He was also President Lincoln's military adviser, 1862, and chief of staff to Grant, 1864-65.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

ORD, EDWARD OTHO CRESAP - CORRES. TO ORD, JAMES PLACIDUS 1863: Autographed Letter

ORD, JAMES PLACIDUS - CORRES. FROM ORD, EDWARD OTHO CRESAP 1863: Autographed Letter

HALLECK, HENRY WAGER - REFERENCE: Autographed Letter

CIVIL WAR (AMER.) - SEE: ORD, EDWARD TO ORD, JAMES PLACIDUS 1863-1865: Autographed Letter