Ord, John Stephen to James Placidus Ord., 09/26/1850-07/12/1852

File — Box: 3, Folder: 45

Identifier: 46044

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

09/26/1850-07/12/1852

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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 3 ALS written by John Stephen to his brother James Placidus. @ Letter dated 9/26/1850 from Georgetown College to Detroit. Conveys family news: "Mother and Pa is well and so are Sissy [Georgiana] and I. Sissy is studying Spanish and so am I..." Also gives other news of relatives including Pacificus, his wife Maria Louisa, and her mother Mrs. Pogue. @ Letter dated 6/3/1851 from Georgetown College: "Dear Brother - I have not received a letter from you in almost a century...Pa is at present with Sissy at Old Point [Comfort, Va.] recruiting her health which has been poorly since she has been here. She has been troubled with a bad cough." Other news is given of Edward O.C. Ord, then in Boston; and brief comments on the progress of John Stephen's studies. @ Letter dated 7/12/1852 from Sault St. Marie. "Dear Placy - Julia [Julianne Andre Ord, wife of J. Placidus] has received your letter. She was very glad to to hear from you..." Brief note about Julianne and the children and some land business.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

ORD, JOHN STEPHEN - CORRES. TO ORD, JAMES PLACIDUS 1850-1852: Autographed Letter

ORD, JAMES PLACIDUS - CORRES. FROM ORD, JOHN STEPHEN 1850-52: Autographed Letter

ORD, GEORGIANA CATHERINE - REFERENCE: Autographed Letter

ORD, PACIFICUS - REFERENCE: Autographed Letter

POGUE, MARIA LOUISA - REFERENCE: Autographed Letter