James Ord to James Lycurgus Ord., 11/23/1850-11/23/1850

File — Box: 1, Folder: 7

Identifier: 81703

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

11/23/1850-11/23/1850

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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 11/23/1850 from James Ord to his son James Lycurgus Ord, regarding family news, an account with the Quartermasters Department, with reference to Edward Otho Cresap Ord, and mention of the Fugitive Slave Act. Sent from Washington, D.C. to Monterey, California.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

ORD, JAMES - CORRESP. TO ORD, JAMES LYCURGUS (1850): Autographed Letter

ORD, JAMES LYCURGUS - CORRESP. FROM ORD, JAMES (1850): Autographed Letter

ORD, EDWARD OTHO CRESAP - REFERENCE (1850): Autographed Letter

FUGITIVE SLAVE ACT - REFERENCE (1850): Autographed Letter