E.O.C. Ord II., 01/01/1898-12/31/1898

File — Box: 4, Folder: 26

Identifier: 78763

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

01/01/1898-12/31/1898

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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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

1 Typed Manuscript detailing why and how the U.S. could liberate Cuba from Spanish control. Presumably written in 1898. Author unidentified other than note: "Address me through the 'Sunday' personals in the N.Y. Herald." 5 pages long.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR - TYPED MANUSCRIPT 1898:PROPOSES U.S. FIGHT SPAIN: Other Types

CUBA - SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR - TYPED MANUSCRIPT (1898): Other Types