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[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.

Date: May 15, 1884

Creator: Arthur, Chester Alan

Item Type: Legal Document

[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 h… more

Date: May 7, 1881

Creator: Osterhout, John Patterson

Item Type: Letter

[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.

Date: May 10, 1881

Creator: Osterhout, John Patterson

Item Type: Letter

[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.

Date: May 22, 1886

Creator: Osterhout, John Patterson

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Sarah Osterhout, May 20, 1877]

Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his mother, Sarah Osterhout. He wrote his mother to let her know how his family was doing. He told her he was sorry to hear that someone was sick and gave his recommendation to have the man inhale smoke to help him. He then went on to write about his beliefs that inhaling smoke was good for the lungs and that he learned this from inhaling smoke from a campfire.

Date: May 20, 1877

Creator: Osterhout, John Patterson

Item Type: Letter

[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.

Date: May 21, 1886

Creator: Osterhout, John Patterson

Item Type: Postcard