Ord, Edward Otho Cresap (1818-1883) to John Aaron Rawlins
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02456.20 Author/Creator: Ord, Edward Otho Cresap (1818-1883) Place Written: Detroit, Michigan Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 19, 1866 Pagination: 1 p. ; 24.7 x 19.7 cm. + 1 engraving ; b&w ; 24 x 15.7 cm Order a Copy
General Ord writes to Rawlins, Chief of Staff, General Headquarters of the United States Army. Encloses a report of Brevet Brigadier General Hoyt (report not included), whom Ord had sent to Cleveland, Ohio under special telegraphic instructions. Written on Headquarters, Department of the Ohio stationery. One bust engraving of Ord included as collateral.
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