James Ord to James Lycurgus Ord., 11/22/1847-11/22/1847

File — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Identifier: 81697

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Contains sixteen letters from James Ord to his son James Lycurgus Ord. Arranged chronologically, 1847-1858.

Dates

11/22/1847-11/22/1847

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.25 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

08/19/01

Container Summary

1 Autograph Letter Signed dated 11/22/1847 from James Ord to his son James Lycurgus Ord, surgeon with the U.S. Army 3rd Artillery, regarding family news, Sault Sainte Marie social life and economic life, and advice on what to do should he meet a grizzly bear. Sent from Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan to Monterey, California.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

ORD, JAMES - CORRESP. TO ORD, JAMES LYCURGUS (1847): Autographed Letter

ORD, JAMES LYCURGUS - CORRESP. FROM ORD, JAMES (1847): Autographed Letter

SAULT SAINTE MARIE - MICHIGAN - CORRESP. ABOUT THE TOWN (1847): Autographed Letter