Ord, James to James Placidus Ord., 08/30/1857-08/30/1857

File — Box: 2, Folder: 56

Identifier: 45983

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

08/30/1857-08/30/1857

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 Santa Cruz, California to Sault St. Marie. Describes living in Santa Cruz: "It is a beautiful spot. The scenery puts me in mind of the fine farms in Maryland and Michigan, making allowance for the superiority of climate and fertility of soil here. The farms are beginning to be well cultivated. The farmers are very kind and very plain. We have several French families near us, there are several persons from Missouri and different states." @ Also conveys family news of the brothers and Georgiana, as well as the recent illness of Rebecca Ruth Cresap Ord.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

ORD, JAMES - CORRES. TO ORD, JAMES PLACIDUS 1857: Autographed Letter

ORD, JAMES PLACIDUS - CORRES. FROM ORD, JAMES 1857: Autographed Letter

ORD, GEORGIANA CATHERINE - REFERENCE: Autographed Letter

ORD, REBECCA RUTH CRESAP - ILLNESS: REFERENCE: Autographed Letter

CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ 1857 - DESCRIPTION: Autographed Letter