Ord, William Marcellus to Edward Otho Cresap Ord., 08/13/1854-08/13/1854

File — Box: 3, Folder: 52

Identifier: 46051

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

08/13/1854-08/13/1854

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 William Marcellus to his brother Edward. Written from Monterey. [Top address portion of letter torn away.] @"...Dear Edward - I recd. your kind letter by Capt. Baldwin [possibly Noyes Baldwin 1826-1893, US Army officer] this morning and was happy to learn your were enjoying life and its comforts." References to other family members including Mary Mercer Thompson (to be wed to Edward on 10/14/1854) and a cousin, Loxley Thistle.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

ORD, WILLIAM MARCELLUS - CORRES. TO ORD, EDWARD OTHO CRESAP 1854: Autographed Letter

ORD, EDWARD OTHO CRESAP - CORRES. FROM ORD, WILLIAM MARCELLUS 1854: Autographed Letter

BALDWIN, NOYES (?) - REFERENCE: Autographed Letter

ORD, MARY MERCER THOMPSON - REFERENCE: Autographed Letter

THISTLE, LOXLEY - REFERENCE: Autographed Letter