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[Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Paul Osterhout, June 04, 1880]

Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his son, Paul Osterhout, discussing work. John was writing from his place of work, the post office, and gave Paul some advice regarding how he should go about receiving work from "G. O." John hoped to send his son to school at Baylor in the fall and promised to write again later.

Date: June 4, 1880

Creator: Osterhout, John Patterson

Item Type: Letter

[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.

Date: June 7, 1886

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 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 M. A. DeWitt to Junia Roberts Osterhout, January 4, 1880]

Letter from M. A. DeWitt to sister regarding family affairs. DeWitt told her about how nearby relatives were doing and about a wedding that had occurred recently.

Date: January 4, 1880

Creator: DeWitt, M. A.

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

[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 Mary to Gertrude Osterhout, December 25, 1887]

Letter from Mary to her niece, Gertrude Osterhout, regarding family news. She wrote that since her mother had passed, things had been lonely for them. She mentioned some guests that had visited to keep them company and the death of her grandchild. Included is an envelope addressed to "Gertie Osterhout."

Date: December 25, 1887

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

[Letter from Mary to her Sister, October 10, 1880]

Letter from Mary to her sister discussing news from family. She updated her sister on what Mary had heard from family in letters and those living nearby.

Date: October 10, 1880

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Mary to her Sister, October 16, 1887]

Letter from Mary to her sister regarding their mother's death. She detailed the last moments of her mother and the funeral. She ended her letter by wishing her sister could have been there to help lessen the mourning process.

Date: October 16, 1887

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 Ora Osterhout to Gertrude Osterhout, December 8, 1880]

Letter from Ora Osterhout to her sister, Gertrude Osterhout, discussing daily life in Belton, Texas. She gave Gertrude news about a recent death in town and about friends that wanted to send their love to Gertrude. She mentioned that their mother, Junia, had started a letter to their brother, Paul, but was unsure when it would be finished.

Date: December 8, 1880

Creator: Osterhout, Ora

Item Type: Letter

[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.

Date: June 2, 1881

Creator: Osterhout, Ora

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 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

[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

[Letter from Paul Osterhout to Gertrude Osterhout, February 22, 1882]

Letter from Paul Osterhout to his sister, Gertrude Osterhout, with news of what he intended to do next. He planned to take a commercial class to learn book-keeping in New York and received a Valentine from an unknown suitor in Independence, Texas. He also wrote about his work and other gossip.

Date: February 22, 1882

Creator: Osterhout, Paul

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Paul Osterhout to Gertrude Osterhout, January 11, 1881]

A short letter from Paul Osterhout to his sister, Gertrude Osterhout, about obtaining a copy of a journal.

Date: January 11, 1881

Creator: Osterhout, Paul

Item Type: Letter

[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.

Date: October 29, 1882

Creator: Osterhout, Paul

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 John Patterson and Junia Roberts Osterhout, February 9, 1881]

Letter from Paul Osterhout to his parents, John Patterson and Junia Roberts Osterhout, discussing his time at Baylor College. Paul wrote that the only news he had was school-related and he told his parents about an upcoming lecture and a study group he participated in. He ended his letter by letting them know that the bills to pay for his education was sent home to his parents.

Date: February 9, 1881

Creator: Osterhout, Paul

Item Type: Letter

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

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

[Letter from M. A. DeWitt to Junia Roberts Osterhout, January 4, 1880]

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

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

[Letter from Mary to Gertrude Osterhout, December 25, 1887]

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

[Letter from Mary to her Sister, October 10, 1880]

[Letter from Mary to her Sister, October 16, 1887]

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

[Letter from Ora Osterhout to Gertrude Osterhout, December 8, 1880]

[Letter from Ora Osterhout to Gertrude Osterhout, June 2, 1881]

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

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

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

[Letter from Paul Osterhout to Gertrude Osterhout, February 22, 1882]

[Letter from Paul Osterhout to Gertrude Osterhout, January 11, 1881]

[Letter from Paul Osterhout to Gertrude Osterhout, October 29, 1882]

[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 John Patterson and Junia Roberts Osterhout, February 9, 1881]