James Ord to James Placidus Ord., 01/14/1853-01/14/1853

File — Box: 2, Folder: 26

Identifier: 45953

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

01/14/1853-01/14/1853

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 his son James Placidus. Written from Washington, DC to Saginaw, Michigan. Includes family news of Edward and his brothers. Also comments on Placy's career prospects: "How are your prospects for the place in the Indian Department? To tell you the truth, I think that you may do better at almost anything else, you perhaps differ with me."