Ord, Placidus Andre to James Cresap Ord., 02/11/1867-02/11/1867

File — Box: 3, Folder: 50

Identifier: 46049

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

02/11/1867-02/11/1867

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 the child Placidus Andre to his older brother James Cresap Ord, both sons of James Placidus Ord and Julianne Andre. Written from Fort Smith, Ark. Refers to the proposed hanging of an Indian: "...there is an inden the gaurdhouse that will be hug the 28th of this month Pa has gone up to Father Smith to prepare this man for excution..."

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

ORD, PLACIDUS ANDRE - CORRES. TO ORD, JAMES CRESAP 1867: Autographed Letter

ORD, JAMES CRESAP - CORRES. FROM ORD, PLACIDUS ANDRE 1867: Autographed Letter

INDIANS (AMER.), EXECUTION OF, 1867: REFERENCE: Autographed Letter