Ord, James Placidus to James Cresap Ord., 08/20/1862-08/20/1862

File — Box: 3, Folder: 7

Identifier: 46006

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

08/20/1862-08/20/1862

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 Placidus to to his son James Cresap Ord. Written from Corinth, Mississippi where the former was posted at the time during the Civil War: "We are under the command of Major Genl. U.S. Grant who has his headquarters near this town."

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

ORD, JAMES PLACIDUS - CORRES. TO ORD, JAMES CRESAP 1862: Autographed Letter

ORD, JAMES CRESAP - CORRES. FROM ORD, JAMES PLACIDUS 1862: Autographed Letter

CIVIL WAR (AMER.) 1862 - REFERENCE: Autographed Letter

GRANT, ULYSSES S. - REFERENCE: Autographed Letter

CIVIL WAR (AMER.) - SEE ALL ORD FAMILY CORRESPONDENCE 1861-65: Autographed Letter