Ord, Edward Otho Cresap to Gen. Philip H. Sheridan., 12/20/1879-12/20/1879

File — Box: 1, Folder: 62

Identifier: 45919

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

12/20/1879-12/20/1879

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 to Gen. Sheridan concerning the latter's objections to a report made by the former on a military matter concerning the posting of the 4th cavalry. (cf. correspondence on the same matter between Edward and Gen. Sherman, Folders 1:60 and 1:61.)

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

SHERIDAN, PHILIP H. - CORRES. FROM ORD, EDWARD OTHO CRESAP 1879: Autographed Letter

ORD, EDWARD OTHO CRESAP - CORRES. TO SHERIDAN, PHILIP H. 1879: Autographed Letter