Ord, Edward Otho Cresap II to James Cresap Ord., 04/16/1898-04/16/1898

File — Box: 1, Folder: 67

Identifier: 45924

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

04/16/1898-04/16/1898

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 + envelope postmarked from Key West, Florida, to his cousin Capt. James Cresap Ord. Reiterates his eagerness to be among the first troops to land in Cuba (Spanish-American war), which he eventually did.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

ORD, EDWARD OTHO CRESAP II - CORRES. TO ORD, JAMES CRESAP 1898: Autographed Letter

ORD, JAMES CRESAP - CORRES. FROM ORD, EDWARD OTHO CRESAP II 1898: Autographed Letter

ORD, EDWARD OTHO CRESAP II: SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR 1898 - SERVICE: Autographed Letter

SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR 1898 - REFERENCE: Autographed Letter