Ord, James to James Placidus Ord., 11/27/1856-11/27/1856

File — Box: 2, Folder: 52

Identifier: 45979

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

11/27/1856-11/27/1856

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 to Sault St. Marie. Reports on the construction of a cottage in Santa Cruz by William Marcellus and John Stephen Ord. Includes news of the brothers and Georgiana. A description of California life and climate is also rendered: "The people are very kind and hospitable. It is truly a Paradise as regards climate and productions...The rainy season or what is called winter set in about a week ago... and in about a month say about Christmas or New Year myriads of beautiful flowers will be seen everywhere..."

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, WILLIAM MARCELLUS - REFERENCE: Autographed Letter

ORD, JOHN STEPHEN - REFERENCE: Autographed Letter

ORD, ROBERT BRENT - REFERENCE: Autographed Letter

ORD, PACIFICUS - REFERENCE: Autographed Letter

CALIFORNIA 1856, CLIMATE - DESCRIPTION: Autographed Letter