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James Ord to James Placidus Ord., 05/09/1849-05/09/1849

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 11
Identifier: 45938

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

  • 05/09/1849-05/09/1849

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 James Ord to his son James Placidus. Written from Sault St. Marie to Little Fort Illinois, Illinois. Includes some family news. Also comments on gold prospecting in the area: "The gold fever here is not very extensive and few I believe will leave for the El Dorado this year, mainly because sufficient funds cannot be raised."

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

ORD, JAMES PLACIDUS - CORRES. FROM ORD, JAMES 1849: Autographed Letter

ORD, JAMES - CORRES. TO ORD, JAMES PLACIDUS 1849: Autographed Letter

MICHIGAN 1849, GOLD MINING - REFERENCE: Autographed Letter

GOLD MINING 1849, MICHIGAN - REFERENCE: Autographed Letter

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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