E.O.C. Ord II., 01/01/1884-12/31/1884

File — Box: 4, Folder: 5

Identifier: 78743

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Consists of correspondence to and from Edward Otho Cresap Ord II. The letters provide details on his military career, his travels in the American West, and his experiences in the Spanish-American War, among other events. Arranged chronologically. The correspondence in this series dates between 1870 and 1923.

Dates

01/01/1884-12/31/1884

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Extent

From the Collection: 22 Linear Feet (25 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

08/19/03

Container Summary

Correspondence dated 1884 received by Edward Otho Cresap Ord II. Correspondents include War Department Ordnance Office regarding return of ordnance stores and War Department Quartermaster General's Office regarding expenses. Includes letter (copy) dated 4/16/1884 from Ord to the Commanding Officer of Troop M. 8th Cavalry regarding an order about boots and leggings; sent from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

ORD, EDWARD OTHO CRESAP II - CORRESP. FROM WAR DEPARTMENT (1884): Typed Letter Signed

ORD, EDWARD OTHO CRESAP II - CORRESP. TO CAVALRY OFFICER (1884): Typed Letter Signed

FORT LEAVENWORTH - KANSAS - CORRESP. FROM (1884): Typed Letter Signed