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E.O.C. Ord to Robert Brent Ord., 06/10/1851-06/10/1851

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 13
Identifier: 78654

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Contains a fair amount of correspondence from Edward Otho Cresap Ord, some correspondence to him, and correspondence and manuscripts about him. Letters from and to Ord appear first, are arranged chronologically, and date from 1848 to 1880. Most of the letters were written by Ord to his brother James Lycurgus Ord and provide vivid descriptions of life in California in 1848, with discussion of the Mexican War, the gold rush, and Ord's associates, such as William T. Sherman. Manuscripts and correspondence about Ord appear next in the series. Finally, a few photographs, including a Mathew Brady photograph of Ord, round out the series.

Dates

  • 06/10/1851-06/10/1851

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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Extent

From the Collection: 22 Linear Feet (25 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Shelf Location

08/19/02

Container Summary

1 lengthy Autograph Letter Signed dated 6/10/1851 from Edward Otho Cresap Ord to his brother Robert Brent Ord, with discussion of family news. Reference to William T. Sherman living happily with his family.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

ORD, EDWARD OTHO CRESAP - CORRESP. TO ORD, ROBERT BRENT (1851): Autographed Letter

ORD, ROBERT BRENT - CORRESP. FROM ORD, EDWARD OTHO CRESAP (1851): Autographed Letter

SHERMAN, WILLIAM T. - REFERENCE (1851): Autographed Letter

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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