Ord, James Placidus - Presidential Appointment (Certif.)., 06/17/1868-06/17/1868

File — Box: 5, Folder: 3

Identifier: 46075

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

[Folders 5:1-5:3] Contains 3 presidential military appointment certificates for James Cresap Ord and his father James Placidus Ord.

Dates

06/17/1868-06/17/1868

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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

08/17/07

Container Summary

Contains presidential appointment certificate appointing James Placidus the title of "First Lieutenant in the First Regiment of Infantry." Inscribed by Andrew Johnson, US president, and John M. Schofield, secretary of war.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

ORD, JAMES PLACIDUS - CERTIFICATE: PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENT 1868: Other Types

JOHNSON, ANDREW - INSCRIPTION (CERTIFICATE): Other Types

SCHOFIELD, JOHN M. - INSCRIPTION (CERTIFICATE): Other Types