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[Letter from Leyman Richardson to John Patterson Osterhout, May 14, 1866]

Letter from Leyman Richardson to his friend, John Patterson Osterhout, in response to a letter John sent a month earlier. Leyman was grateful to hear that John had survived the Civil War and informed him of what was happening with the Richardson family. The government requested that Leyman be in charge of a school for children who were orphaned by the war, but decided it was too big of a project for his family. Included is an envelope addressed to "John P. Osterhout."

Date: May 14, 1866

Creator: Richardson, Leyman

Partner: Austin College

[Letter from Linnet, Moore to Mary and Charles Moore, December 21, 1898]

Letter from Linnet Moore to her parents while she is away at school. She talks of the upcoming Christmas and the celebrations. Students of their costumes for the Christmas ball and who they are going with. The religious ones talk about their church suppers and Christmas services. She is becoming more used to living with Mrs. Rawlings and Lula Dalton. Lula and her two brothers are orphans that were raised by Mrs. Rawlings for a payment of $10.00 each per month since the youngest son, Melvin… more

Date: December 21, 1898

Creator: Moore, Linnet

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Handwritten letter from Harris K. Weston to Harris L. Kempner, May 10, 1957]

Handwritten letter from Harris K. Weston to Harris L. Kempner expressing gratitude for taking initiative for purchasing equipment for Orphans Home.

Date: May 10, 1957

Creator: Weston, Harris Kempner

Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Father John Jos. Roach to D. W. Kempner, November 9, 1951]

Letter from Father John Jos. Roach to D. W. Kempner stating he is very grateful for receiving a letter on November 7th from Kempner. Roach states he will be happy to visit and discuss what appears to be a problem affecting both of them.

Date: November 9, 1951

Creator: Roach, John Joseph