Ord, James Placidus to Julianne Clark Andre., 09/11/1862-09/26/1862
Series-level Scope and Content Note
[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
- 09/11/1862-09/26/1862
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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
Shelf Location
08/10/03
Container Summary
Contains 2 ALS from James Placidus to his wife. Written from Corinth, Mississippi. Primarily news about post and army life: "We are all well, althought the Genl. [Edward] went out some 30 miles east after the enemy but another Genl. (Rosecrans) [William Starke Rosecrans] had the luck of doing all the fighting that was done." Sends greetings to and asks after each of his daughters.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
ORD, JAMES PLACIDUS - CORRES. TO ANDRE, JULIANNE C. 1862: Autographed Letter
ANDRE, JULIANNE CLARK - CORRES. FROM ORD, JAMES PLACIDUS 1862: Autographed Letter
CIVIL WAR (AMER.) 1862, CORINTH, MISS. - REFERENCE: Autographed Letter
ROSECRANS, WILLIAM STARKE - REFERENCE: Autographed Letter
CORINTH, MISSISSIPPI - SEE ALSO: CIVIL WAR (AMER.): Autographed Letter
MISSISSIPPI - SEE ALSO: CORINTH / CIVIL WAR (AMER.): Autographed Letter
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
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