Ord, James to James Placidus Ord., 05/06/1846-05/06/1846

File — Box: 2, Folder: 4

Identifier: 45931

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

05/06/1846-05/06/1846

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 to the House of Representatives, Detroit, Michigan. Includes family news of the doings of James Lycurgus and Robert Ord, the latter having purchased a plot of land from one Thomas Edwards. Also news of gold miners and speculators arriving in Michigan.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

ORD, JAMES - CORRES. TO ORD, JAMES PLACIDUS 1846: Autographed Letter

ORD, JAMES PLACIDUS - CORRES. FROM ORD, JAMES 1846: Autographed Letter

MICHIGAN 1846, GOLD MINING - REFERENCE: Autographed Letter

GOLD MINING 1846, MICHIGAN - REFERENCE: Autographed Letter

EDWARDS, THOMAS - REFERENCE: Autographed Letter