James Lycurgus Ord to Placidus Ord., 08/30/1843-08/30/1843

File — Box: 1, Folder: 21

Identifier: 81717

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Contains fifteen letter from James Lycurgus Ord to other family members. Arranged chronologically, 1841-1865.

Dates

08/30/1843-08/30/1843

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 8/30/1843 from James Lycurgus Ord to his brother Placidus Ord, with references to Edward Otho Cresap Ord, family news, Native American agent Alfred Bronson, fort sutler James L. Schoolcraft, mining in Sault Sainte Marie, and a billiard table. Sent from Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan to Racine, Wisconsin.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

ORD, JAMES LYCURGUS - CORRESP. TO ORD, PLACIDUS (1843): Autographed Letter

ORD, PLACIDUS - CORRESP. FROM ORD, JAMES LYCURGUS (1843): Autographed Letter

ORD, EDWARD OTHO CRESAP - REFERENCE (1843): Autographed Letter

BRONSON, ALFRED - REFERENCE (1843): Autographed Letter

SCHOOLCRAFT, JAMES L. - REFERENCE (1843): Autographed Letter

SAULT SAINTE MARIE - MICHIGAN - CORRESP. ABOUT THE TOWN (1843): Autographed Letter