Ord, James to James Placidus Ord., 02/27/1855-02/27/1855

File — Box: 2, Folder: 39

Identifier: 45966

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

02/27/1855-02/27/1855

Collection-level Access Restrictions

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

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. Written from Washington, DC to Saginaw, Michigan. "...Your mother is while I am writing sitting in an oldfashioned split-bottomed arm chair. She is improving so that with help she can pass from one part of her room to another." Conveys other family news, including transcriptions of 2 letters from Edward.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

ORD, JAMES - CORRES. TO ORD, JAMES PLACIDUS 1855: Autographed Letter

ORD, JAMES PLACIDUS - CORRES. FROM ORD, JAMES 1855: Autographed Letter

ORD, EDWARD OTHO CRESAP - CORRES. TO ORD, JAMES 1855 (TRANS): Transcript

ORD, JAMES - CORRES. FROM ORD, EDWARD OTHO CRESAP 1855 (TRANS): Transcript

ORD, REBECCA RUTH CRESAP - REFERENCE: Autographed Letter