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[Letter from Mary P. and H. J. Chamberlin to Ora Osterhout, January 21, 1882]

Letter from Mary P and H. J. Chamberlin to Ora Osterhout regarding news she had heard from the Osterhouts. Mary appreciated hearing from the family and told Ora that they should take good care of their mother. She included other small bits of gossip. Her husband wrote his own brief letter on the back and expressed his gratitude for the Osterhouts.

Date: January 21, 1882

Creator: Chamberlin, Mary P. & Chamberlin, H. J.

Item Type: Letter

[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.

Date: January 25, 1883

Creator: Osterhout, Ora

Item Type: Letter

[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.

Date: April 13, 1883

Creator: Osterhout, Ora

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Lydia to Mr. and Mrs. George E. Osterhout, July 8, 1883]

A brief letter from Lydia to her cousins, Mr. and Mrs. George E. Osterhout, regarding the news Lydia had heard about their health. She hoped that her letter would find their health improving. Included is an envelope addressed to "Mr. and Mrs. Geo E. Osterhout."

Date: July 8, 1883

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from George E. Osterhout to Paul Osterhout, August 9, 1883]

Letter from George E. Osterhout to Paul Osterhout discussing what he has been doing. He apologized for not writing sooner and told him what he had been doing during his recreational time. George's crop of cotton did poorly this growing season. Also, he included some news from other family members.

Date: August 9, 1883

Creator: Osterhout, George E.

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Ann Farman to her Brother, August 4, 1883]

Letter from Ann Farman to her brother with news of her family. Her husband has been recovering from his broken leg and began working around their farm once more. Her daughter has been sick for five years with an unknown ailment. Among other family news, she informed her brother that their sister, Sarah, wanted him to write. She condemned a drunken family member as disgraceful and discussed the possibility of adding family members' names to the family burial ground if the bodies were not able to… more

Date: August 4, 1883

Creator: Farman, Ann

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Mary Chamberlin to Paul Osterhout, December 22, 1883]

Letter from Mary Chamberlin to Paul Osterhout regarding a photograph that was sent to her. She thanked him for it and asked if his sister, Gertrude, would be able to come down for a visit. Included is an envelope addressed to "Paul Osterhout."

Date: December 22, 1883

Creator: Chamberlin, Mary

Item Type: Letter

[Postcard from John Patterson Osterhout to Paul Osterhout, May 21, 1884]

Postcard from John Patterson Osterhout to his son, Paul Osterhout, about traveling he had been doing in Pennsylvania. He told him that his daughter, Gertrude, may be staying a few months longer.

Date: May 21, 1884

Creator: Osterhout, John Patterson

Item Type: Postcard

[Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout and Children, May 19, 1884]

Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout, and his children about his recent travel. He listed places where he had visited, including arrival and departure times, and told Junia about how her parents and the rest of their family were faring.

Date: May 19, 1884

Creator: Osterhout, John Patterson

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from George E. Osterhout to Paul Osterhout, January 8, 1884]

Letter from George E. Osterhout to Paul Osterhout regarding what he has been doing recently. George took part in a recreation of a Japanese wedding and went to see a play at the opera house. He ended the letter by telling Paul that he and another family member had settled their dispute over a barn.

Date: January 8, 1884

Creator: Osterhout, George E.

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Sarah Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout and Family, February 24, 1881]

Letter from Sarah Osterhout to her sister, Junia Roberts Osterhout, and family with local news. Sarah wrote about photographs that had been taken and received, although she has not received the one of herself from the photographer yet. She gave Junia news of marriages and farm repairs. She wrote of a trip she made where she tried to speak to Junia's Congressman and how she tried to speak to the President when she visited the White House.

Date: February 24, 1881

Creator: Osterhout, Sarah

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from E. B. Convers to his Cousin, August 15, 1884]

Letter from E. B. Convers to his cousin regarding a matter that has upset him. The full details of the event are unclear and he moved on to write about his work in the office and about his ideas for his next summer vacation.

Date: August 15, 1884

Creator: Convers, E. B.

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from E. B. Convers to Gertrude Osterhout, October 8, 1884]

Letter from E. B. Convers to his cousin, Gertrude Osterhout, regarding news he had heard about her health. He was glad to hear she had recovered from being sick and mentioned a dispute that seemed to be going on between him and a mutual acquaintance. He told her that he would be heading to Washington for work soon. Included is an envelope addressed to "Miss Gertrude Osterhout."

Date: October 8, 1884

Creator: Convers, E. B.

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Alice to her Cousins, October 19, 1884]

Letter from Alice to her cousins about family news and her schooling. She wrote about the teacher she and her sister have and the state of the school building. She told her cousins that they had to write a return letter or she would not write them again.

Date: October 19, 1884

Item Type: Letter

[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." more

Date: October 31, 1884

Creator: Osterhout, Paul

Item Type: Letter

[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.

Date: September 28, 1884

Creator: Osterhout, Paul

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Paul Osterhout to the Osterhout Family, January 9, 1885]

Letter from Paul Osterhout to Osterhout family regarding his various visits to family in Pennsylvania. The bulk of the letter served as updates for how each family member was doing at the time. Paul apologized for not writing more since he had been busy. He inquired about how they spent Christmas.

Date: January 9, 1885

Creator: Osterhout, Paul

Item Type: Letter

[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.

Date: November 22, 1885

Creator: Osterhout, John Jeremiah

Item Type: Letter

[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.

Date: December 17, 1883

Creator: Osterhout, Ora

Item Type: Letter

[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.

Date: March 23, 1886

Creator: Osterhout, John Patterson

Item Type: Postcard

[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.

Date: April 14, 1886

Creator: Osterhout, Ora

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

[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 Mary to her Sister, June 1, 1886]

Letter from Mary to her sister regarding family news. There was a recent death in the family and Mary let her sister know that their parents' health was well while they were mourning. She gave details for the funeral in order to answer questions her sister had.

Date: June 1, 1886

Item Type: Letter

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[Letter from Mary P. and H. J. Chamberlin to Ora Osterhout, January 21, 1882]

[Letter from Ora Osterhout to her Sister, January 25, 1883]

[Letter from Ora Osterhout to Gertrude Osterhout, April 15, 1883]

[Letter from Lydia to Mr. and Mrs. George E. Osterhout, July 8, 1883]

[Letter from George E. Osterhout to Paul Osterhout, August 9, 1883]

[Letter from Ann Farman to her Brother, August 4, 1883]

[Letter from Mary Chamberlin to Paul Osterhout, December 22, 1883]

[Postcard from John Patterson Osterhout to Paul Osterhout, May 21, 1884]

[Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout and Children, May 19, 1884]

[Letter from George E. Osterhout to Paul Osterhout, January 8, 1884]

[Letter from Sarah Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout and Family, February 24, 1881]

[Letter from E. B. Convers to his Cousin, August 15, 1884]

[Letter from E. B. Convers to Gertrude Osterhout, October 8, 1884]

[Letter from Alice to her Cousins, October 19, 1884]

[Letter from Paul Osterhout to Gertrude Osterhout, October 31, 1884]

[Letter from Paul Osterhout to Gertrude Osterhout, September 28, 1884]

[Letter from Paul Osterhout to the Osterhout Family, January 9, 1885]

[Letter from John Jeremiah Osterhout to Paul Osterhout, November 22, 1885]

[Letter from Ora Osterhout to Paul Osterhout, December 17, 1883]

[Postcard from John Patterson Osterhout to Paul Osterhout, March 23, 1886]

[Letter from Ora Osterhout to Paul Osterhout, April 14, 1886]

[Postcard from John Patterson Osterhout to Paul Osterhout, May 21, 1886]

[Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Paul Osterhout, May 22, 1886]

[Letter from Mary to her Sister, June 1, 1886]