Ord, James to James Placidus Ord., 08/01/1843-08/01/1843

File — Box: 2, Folder: 1

Identifier: 45928

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

08/01/1843-08/01/1843

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 James Ord to J. Placidus addressed from Sault, St. Marie, Michigan, to Wisconsin. News of Sault St. Marie: "the miners and others have made the Sault a scene of extraordinary energy and bustle." Includes news of each of the siblings.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

ORD, JAMES - CORRES. TO ORD, JAMES PLACIDUS 1843: Autographed Letter

ORD, JAMES PLACIDUS - CORRES. FROM ORD, JAMES 1843: Autographed Letter

GOLD MINING 1843, MICHIGAN - REFERENCE: Autographed Letter

MICHIGAN 1843, GOLD MINING - REFERENCE: Autographed Letter