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- [Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Gertrude Osterhout, April 3, 1881]
- Letter from Junia Roberts Osterhout to her daughter, Gertrude Osterhout, discussing news from home and some items that she sent to Gertrude. Junia had fabric, shoes, and money sent to her daughter and told her she would have to get a dress made where she was. Her mother told her how her family and friends were doing and that she was worried about the headaches Gertrude was experiencing.
- [Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Paul Osterhout, April 12, 1881]
- Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his son, Paul Osterhout, involving the state of the family while Paul was away at school. A family has been feeling sick, possibly with the measles, and John was able to make sales on some of his cattle.
- [Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Gertrude Osterhout, April 26, 1881]
- Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his daughter, Gertrude Osterhout, regarding news from home. He told her that Gertrude's sisters had recovered from being sick. He and his wife were trying to raise money to send to Gertrude and her brother, Paul, although he told his daughter that she needed to make sacrifices while she was in school. He ended the letter with other various bits of local news and looked forward to seeing her return home.
- [Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Gertrude Osterhout, May 7, 1881]
- Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his daughter, Gertrude Osterhout, discussing daily life at home. He mentioned that they would be able to make some money by producing buttermilk and that they would be getting more poultry soon. John's uncle, Peter, was having a birthday soon and he requested that Gertrude write a letter to him so that he may pass it along. The letter closed with John saying that it was his birthday the next day and that he wanted Gertrude and his son, Paul, to write to him.
- [Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Paul Osterhout, May 10, 1881]
- Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his son, Paul Osterhout, about how glad he is that Paul went to school. John looked forward to seeing Paul and his sister's, Gertrude, educational growth. He expressed worry about his younger son, John Jeremiah, not showing any interest in receiving education.
- [Letter from Ora Osterhout to Gertrude Osterhout, June 2, 1881]
- Letter from Ora Osterhout to her older sister, Gertrude Osterhout, regarding Ora's birthday. She wrote her sister to tell her what had happened on her birthday and some brief local news.
- [Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, November 13, 1881]
- Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to her mother, Junia Roberts Osterhout, discussing her life at school. She wrote about a trip to town she had taken with other girls and the new faculty and campus. The faculty was young this upcoming session and she said the campus was being built slowly. She mentioned some news she had heard from others and asked her mother about mutual acquaintances.
- [Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Gertrude Osterhout, September 17, 1882]
- A brief letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his daughter, Gertrude Osterhout, with news from home. He wrote with news of the family's health and a recent murder that occurred in town. Included is an envelope addressed to "Gertrude Osterhout."
- [Letter from Paul Osterhout to Gertrude Osterhout, October 29, 1882]
- Letter from Paul Osterhout to his sister, Gertrude Osterhout, about his recent arrival at their family home in Belton, Texas. Paul was sent for by their father so that Paul could work with him in the post office. He mentioned visits he had made around town and told her he would forward a letter to her.
- [Letter from Ora Osterhout to her Sister, January 25, 1883]
- Letter from Ora Osterhout to her sister with news from Belton, TX. She wrote about letters that had been received from other family members and who was planning to visit soon. She told her sister that their brother, Paul, had brought gifts for them and that she wanted her sister to bring her one, too.
- [Letter from Ora Osterhout to Gertrude Osterhout, April 15, 1883]
- Letter from Ora Osterhout to her sister, Gertrude Osterhout, with news from home. She wrote about how their mother had been feeling ill. She mentioned briefly who was going out of town and local gossip.
- [Letter from Ora Osterhout to Paul Osterhout, December 17, 1883]
- Letter from Ora Osterhout to her brother, Paul Osterhout, with news from home. She told him that they were busy making winter clothes and preparing for Christmas. Ora let him know about a wedding that happened recently and their brother, Jeremiah, might be scheduling a wedding soon.
- [Certificate of Appointment to Postmaster for John Patterson Osterhout]
- Certificate of appointment to Postmaster by President Chester Alan Arthur for John Patterson Osterhout. The certificate was signed by the President and the Postmaster General, Walter Q. Gresham. It certified John to work as Postmaster in Belton, Texas.
- [Letter from Paul Osterhout to Gertrude Osterhout, September 28, 1884]
- Letter from Paul Osterhout to his sister, Gertrude Osterhout, updating her with news from home. He apologized for not writing sooner and told her that for the Methodists had a three week meeting in town. He mentioned that he had been raising mocking birds and he planned to send one to an aunt of theirs.
- [Letter from Paul Osterhout to Gertrude Osterhout, October 31, 1884]
- Letter from Paul Osterhout to his sister, Gertrude Osterhout, regarding news from home. He wrote that their father was canvassing the neighborhood since he was running for a public office and let his sister know that the family would like for her to visit. Paul requested the Gertrude bring a canary back home and offered to go the skating rink of she wanted to learn to skate. A circus came into town and the family went to see the shows. Included is an envelope addressed to "Miss Junia Osterhout."
- [Letter from John Jeremiah Osterhout to Paul Osterhout, November 22, 1885]
- Letter from John Jeremiah Osterhout to his brother, Paul Osterhout, updating him on events at home. John regretted not writing sooner and mentioned an expensive wedding that was being planned in Belton, Texas. He told Paul that he was well and that some of their mutual acquaintances had arrived in town.
- [Postcard from John Patterson Osterhout to Paul Osterhout, March 23, 1886]
- Postcard from John Patterson Osterhout to his son, Paul Osterhout, regarding requests from others that he was passing along. A doctor wanted Paul to look up where and for how much he could obtain a couple of books. The doctor was also waiting on Paul to let him know what the cost would be to get to where he was.
- [Letter from Ora Osterhout to Paul Osterhout, April 14, 1886]
- Letter from Ora Osterhout to her brother, Paul Osterhout, with news from home. She expressed concern over her brother's profession as a doctor since recently, a doctor in Belton was blamed for the death of a patient. Among other local gossip, Ora mentioned that their brother, Jeremiah, and his wife did not allow each other to leave without the other as they were jealous of them talking to members of the opposite sex.
- [Postcard from John Patterson Osterhout to Paul Osterhout, May 21, 1886]
- Postcard from John Patterson Osterhout to his son, Paul Osterhout, regarding finances. John wanted to send his son money to return home, but he had to wait until he had more.
- [Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Paul Osterhout, May 22, 1886]
- Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his son, Paul Osterhout, regarding Paul returning home for a visit. John recommended Paul get his certification to practice being a doctor before he graduates. John sent what money he could and if Paul was able, he had a list of people he wanted Paul to try to visit.
- [Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Paul Osterhout, June 7, 1886]
- Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his son, Paul Osterhout, regarding Paul's return home. John sold Paul's bike and sent him money to help him afford the trip home. John expects his other son, Jeremiah, and his wife to have a child soon because she has been staying with their family for long periods of time. John mentioned that their town, Belton, was worried that their oil well would leave town and they would have to rely on the college for their future.
- [Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to John Jeremiah Osterhout, December 10, 1895]
- Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his son, John Jeremiah Osterhout, with news from his family. His older son, Paul, was living poorly, but was about to make a fortune. His wife, Junia, believed she was sick again and the family was trying to make her rest. He let Jeremiah know that his daughter was doing well and wanted to see him.
- [Letter from H. J. Bardwell to John Patterson Osterhout, December 5, 1896]
- Letter from H. J. Bardwell to John Patterson Osterhout regarding questions he had about the Osterhout family. He asked John where an older member of the family was born and who her parents were so he could trace the family farther back.
- [Letter from F. M. Law to William McKinley, February 15, 1897]
- Letter from F. M. Law to President William McKinley regarding John Patterson Osterhout applying for postmaster in Belton, Texas. He gives John a high amount of praise and states that he has the support of the administration of Baylor College.
- [Letter from J. Z. Miller, February 16, 1897]
- Letter from J. Z. Miller to unknown discussing the work of John Patterson Osterhout. Miller told the gentleman he was writing that John was a respectable judge and had done good work.
- [Letter from George Robinson to John Patterson Osterhout, February 17, 1897]
- Letter from George Robinson to Judge John Patterson Osterhout regarding the trustworthiness of John. The letter is short and simply states that the judge was deserving of respect and was held in high esteem.
- [Letter from E. M. Drayton to William McKinley, February 19, 1897]
- Letter from E. M. Drayton to President William McKinley regarding John Patterson Osterhout applying for the position of postmaster in Belton, Texas. He wrote that he could think of no one better to fill the position.
- [Letter from N. G. Lattimore to William McKinley, March 18, 1897]
- Letter from L. G. Lattimore to President William McKinley regarding John Patterson Osterhout applying for the position of postmaster in Belton, Texas. Mr. Lattimore praised John and stated that his appointment to postmaster would be looked upon well by residents of Belton.
- [Letter from African American People of Bell County to William McKinley, June, 1897]
- Letter from African American people of Bell County to President William McKinley regarding John Patterson Osterhout's application to be postmaster of Belton, Texas. The letter includes a list of African Americans who live in Bell County that vouch for John's trustworthiness.
- [Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to William McKinley, June 1897]
- Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to President William McKinley regarding his application to be postmaster in Belton, Texas. John detailed all of the offices he had previously held and expressed his devotion to the Republican Party. He told the President that he hoped for reappointment to the position of postmaster.
- [Certificate of Appointment to Notary Public for John Patterson Osterhout]
- Certificate of appointment to Notary Public by Charles Allen Culberson, governor of Texas, for John Patterson Osterhout. The certificate was signed by the Secretary of State and the governor of Texas. It allowed John to work in this office in Bell County.
- [Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to George E. Osterhout, February 13, 1899]
- Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to her cousin, George E. Osterhout, discussing a loan. Gertrude wanted to borrow a few hundred dollars from George and would be grateful if he would lend it. She intended to write him a longer letter when the weather improved. Included is an envelope addressed "Mr. Geo. E. Osterhout."
- [Letter from J. H. James to John Patterson Osterhout, July 2, 1899]
- Letter from J. H. James to John Patterson Osterhout regarding an outstanding debt. James was upset that John refused any aid for a debt that James was trying to repay despite the help James has given John's family over the years.
- [Application for the National Society United States Daughters of the American Revolution]
- Application for membership to the National Society United States Daughters of the American Revolution for Ora Osterhout by claim of her relation to Jeremiah Osterhout. The application details her genealogy and Jeremiah's service during the American Revolution.
- [Certificate of Appointment to Postmaster for John Patterson Osterhout]
- Certificate of Appointment to Postmaster of Belton, Texas presented to John Patterson Osterhout. The document was signed by the president, Benjamin Harrison, and the postmaster general, John Wanamaker. He was able to hold the position until the end of the next session of the Senate.
- [Letter from Junia Roberts Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, July 16, 1871]
- Letter from Junia Roberts Osterhout to her husband, John Patterson Osterhout. She wrote her husband with news about how her and their children were doing while he was away. She mentioned some letters that came in for him and that she was waiting for a letter from him.