Ord, Edward Otho Cresap to James Placidus Ord., 04/05/1864-04/05/1864
Series-level Scope and Content Note
[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
- 04/05/1864-04/05/1864
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
Shelf Location
08/10/03
Container Summary
Contains ALS from Edward writing at Cumberland, where he was posted with Gen. Franz Sigel and Gen. George Crook in the campaign against Staunton, Va.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
ORD, EDWARD OTHO CRESAP - CORRES. TO ORD, JAMES PLACIDUS 1864: Autographed Letter
ORD, JAMES PLACIDUS - CORRES. FROM ORD, EDWARD OTHO CRESAP 1864: Autographed Letter
VIRGINIA, STAUNTON 1864: CIVIL WAR - REFERENCE: Autographed Letter
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
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