James Lycurgus Ord to Placidus Ord., 03/01/1848-03/01/1848

File — Box: 1, Folder: 27

Identifier: 81723

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

03/01/1848-03/01/1848

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 3/1/1848 from James Lycurgus Ord to his brother Placidus Ord, with mention of Edward Otho Cresap Ord, what Santa Barbara was like, the inhabitants of Santa Barbara, gold, Richard Barnes Mason, and the economy of California. Sent from Santa Barbara, California.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

ORD, JAMES LYCURGUS - CORRESP. TO ORD, PLACIDUS (1848): Autographed Letter

ORD, PLACIDUS - CORRESP. FROM ORD, JAMES LYCURGUS (1848): Autographed Letter

ORD, EDWARD OTHO CRESAP - REFERENCE (1848): Autographed Letter

SANTA BARBARA - CALIFORNIA - CORRESP. ABOUT THE TOWN (1848): Autographed Letter

MASON, RICHARD BARNES - REFERENCE (1848): Autographed Letter