Lot 155: ORD, EDWARD O. C.

155. EDWARD O. C. ORD (1818 - 1883) Union major general who led a Corps during the Vicksburg and Appomattox campaigns. He was also severely wounded in the assault at Corinth and at Fort Harrison during the siege of Petersburg. Fine content war-date A.D.S. as major general, 1p. 4to. On "Head Quarters Armies of the United States" letterhead, [n.p.], Mar. 15, 1865 to fellow Gen. George H. Gordon in Norfolk. Sent in "Cypher", the letter reads: "How much water can gun boats take up to Suffolk - and is there no point on the banks of the Nansemond[?] where cavalry could land - covered if necessary by gun boats - would a party, say 500 cavalry, have to carry pontoons to cross the Nottoway - you can come up tonight - if Sumner's cavalry come[s] to Norfolk tomorrow as they are expected to do - leave word where they had better land". Very good, matted with an image of Ord and set into an ornate gilt wood frame. This action was no doubt part of the direct pressure Ord's forces placed on Lee's flank, culminating in the surrender at Appomattox (where Ord was also present). $600 - 800