E.O.C. Ord II., 01/01/1891-12/31/1891

File — Box: 4, Folder: 13

Identifier: 78750

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

01/01/1891-12/31/1891

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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

Military papers dated 1891 of Edward Otho Cresap Ord II. Includes Document Signed by E. C. Brooks appointing Ord Acting Signal Corps Officer (1/13/1891), 3 Documents Signed by J. A. Gaston ordering Ord to supply personnel to escort wagon trains (1/14/1891, 1/23/1891, & 1/16/1891), and 1 Autograph Letter dated 7/23/1891 to Ord, concerning family history, especially military service by family members; sent from Washington, D.C.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

ORD, EDWARD OTHO CRESAP II - MILITARY PAPERS (1891): Manuscript

BROOKS, E. C. - DOCUMENT SIGNED (1891): Other Types

GASTON, J. A. - DOCUMENTS SIGNED (1891): Other Types