James Lycurgus Ord to Edward Otho Cresap Ord., 09/25/1865-09/25/1865

File — Box: 1, Folder: 31

Identifier: 81727

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

09/25/1865-09/25/1865

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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 9/25/1865 from James Lycurgus Ord to his brother General Edward Otho Cresap Ord, acknowledging receipt of a newspaper article about Edward's tour in Lake Superior Country. Discussion of James Lycurgus' living in various parts of the United States. References to James Lycurgus spending time in his youth with John Clifford Pemberton at the "old agency house" in Sault Sainte Marie. Reference to not seeing Henry Wager Halleck in California. Mention of Edward's chances of getting a Major Generalship and of Ord's successes during the Civil War, with reference to heading off Robert E. Lee when Philip H. Sheridan's lines had been driven in. Sent from Santa Barbara, California to Detroit, Michigan.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

ORD, JAMES LYCURGUS - CORRESP. TO ORD, EDWARD OTHO (1865): Autographed Letter

ORD, EDWARD OTHO CRESAP - CORRESP. FROM ORD, JAMES LYCURGUS (1865): Autographed Letter

PEMBERTON, JOHN CLIFFORD - REFERENCE (1865): Autographed Letter

HALLECK, HENRY WAGER - REFERENCE (1865): Autographed Letter

LEE, ROBERT E. - REFERENCE (1865): Autographed Letter

SHERIDAN, PHILIP H. - REFERENCE (1865): Autographed Letter