George IV & Mrs. Fitzherbert., 04/04/1892-07/11/1947

File — Box: 7, Folder: 18

Identifier: 78836

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Consists of documents, mostly correspondence, by and about members of the Ord family other than Edward Otho Cresap Ord and Edward Otho Cresap Ord II. Notable family members represented in this series include historian Bernarr Cresap, American Civil War veteran John S. Mason Jr., Lucy Maude Ord, Pacificus Ord, James Ord, World Wars veteran James Garesche Ord, medical doctor James Lycurgus Ord, and Placidus Ord, among many others. Of special interest is a near-complete run of the family history periodical 'Cresap Society Bulletin' for 1935-1956, some documents about King George IV of England and Mrs. Fitzherbert, and a wealth of letters detailing Ord family history. Materials arranged alphabetically by individual.

Dates

04/04/1892-07/11/1947

Collection-level Access Restrictions

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

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 Autograph Letter Signed dated 4/4/1892 from William H. Weldon, Windsor Herald, Registrar, to J. H. H. Peshine, U.S. Army, regarding a coat of arms. 1 brief Autograph Letter Signed dated 3/10/1897 from Charles H. Atchill, Richmond Herald, regarding a coat of arms. 1 set of Autograph Manuscript Notes: "Papers and Books which make statements concerning George IV and Mrs. Fitzherbert." 1 Postcard dated 6/20/1932 to Edward Otho Cresap Ord II regarding an engraving of Langton Hall, the ancestral home of the Ord family. 1 Typed Letter Signed dated 10/20/1943 from Eric A. Falconer, Attorney, to Ellen Frances Ord, inviting her to attend a meeting of the California Historical Society. 1 Typed Letter Signed dated 7/11/1947 from Father Kemper to E.O. Surratt, regarding the genealogy in relation to King George IV.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

GEORGE IV (KING) - CORRESP. ABOUT HIM (1892-1947): Manuscript

FITZHERBERT, MARIA - CORRESP. ABOUT HER (1892-1947): Manuscript

PESHINE, JOHN HENRY HOBART - CORRESP. (1892): Autographed Letter