Ord, James to James Placidus Ord., 04/02/1856-04/02/1856

File — Box: 2, Folder: 46

Identifier: 45973

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

04/02/1856-04/02/1856

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. Written from Monterey, California to Sault St. Marie, Michigan. Reference is made to the death of James C. Andre, as well as news of Pacificus and family: "Mrs. Pogue and the children Mary Elizabeth and [Joseph] Pacificus have just left us on their way to San Francisco where on the 5th instant Pacificus with them will embark on the Pacific steamer for New York..."

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

ORD, JAMES - CORRES. TO ORD, JAMES PLACIDUS 1856: Autographed Letter

ORD, JAMES PLACIDUS - CORRES. FROM ORD, JAMES 1856: Autographed Letter

ORD, PACIFICUS - REFERENCE: Autographed Letter