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[Letter from Antonia Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1974-03-26]

Description: Letter from Antonia Garcia to John J. Herrera, asking Herrera to come as soon as possible, as Garcia's father does not want to wait any longer, as he may not have much time left. Garcia asks that Herrera respond to the letter soon, so that they know when they are going to court.
Date: March 26, 1974
Creator: Garcia, Antonia
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Transcript of Three Letters Concerning a Mine, 1829]

Description: Copy of transcript for three letters written in 1829. The first is from Samuel M. Williams to Joseph White, concerning his attempts to acquire the rights to a silver and lead mine. The second is a receipt from Joseph White, and the third informs Williams of the things he must do to affirm his ownership of the mine.
Date: unknown
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, May 1, 1953]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James discussing Sugarland Motor Company and commissioning details with compensation. The effect of certain locations is discussed.
Date: May 1, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, March 4, 1953]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James discussing cattle, young bulls, and insurance against any damage arising from adulteration of products of the feed mill.
Date: March 4, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Postcard from Ora Osterhout to the Osterhout Family, July 18, 1888]

Description: Postcard from Ora Osterhout to her family discussing recent events. She wrote on two separate postcards, and they are both addressed to Mr. J. P. Osterhout in Belton, Texas. There is a postmark for Bellville, Texas, but the date cannot be read clearly.
Date: July 18, 1888
Creator: Osterhout, Ora
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Letter from Alice Pilley to Junia Roberts Osterhout, August 18, 1876]

Description: Letter from Alice Pilley to Junia Roberts Osterhout. Alice detailed the last moments of her son's life after he came down with a fever. She wrote about what he went through and mentioned she tried to give him Melane pills to help. Alice thanked Junia for her kind words and wanted them to visit soon. Included is an envelope addressed to "Mrs. J. P. Osterhout."
Date: August 18, 1876
Creator: Pilley, Alice
Partner: Austin College

[Letter from John Patterson Osterhout, July 16, 1870]

Description: Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his mother. He wrote to her to inform her about his family's affairs. He told her about his work and his affiliation with the radical Republican Party. In the letter, he stated that he believed they were the South's hope for prosperity.
Date: July 16, 1870
Creator: Osterhout, John Patterson
Partner: Austin College

[Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, January 24, 1864]

Description: Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout, discussing his time with the Confederate Army. He was grateful to receive her letters from home and detailed the marches that he had been enduring. Like many of the other men felt unwell, he felt unwell, and they were preparing for battle when he concluded the first part of his letter. The second part was written the next day after the soldier's new camp had been secured. The men were living off of a diet of oysters that… more
Date: January 24, 1864
Creator: Osterhout, John Patterson
Partner: Austin College

[Transcript of Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, January 24, 1864]

Description: Transcript of letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout, discussing his time with the Confederate Army. He was grateful to receive her letters from home and detailed the marches that he had been enduring. Like many of the other men, he felt unwell, and they were preparing for battle when he concluded the first part of his letter. The second part was written the next day after the soldier's new camp had been secured. The men were living off of a diet of oysters th… more
Date: January 24, 1864
Creator: Osterhout, John Patterson
Partner: Austin College

[Letter from Phillip Sanders to A. D. Kennard, March 24, 1862]

Description: Letter from Phillip Sanders to A.D. Kennard from Camp Young, Austin County, saying the boys are well except a few who have mumps. He is concerned that his company will disband and is discussing the other possibilities, maybe joining J. Wats. He has heard nothing from David S. Kennard since arriving.
Date: March 24, 1862
Creator: Sanders, Phillip
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from David Osterhout to Orlando Osterhout, July 29, 1860]

Description: Letter from David Osterhout to his brother, Orlando Osterhout, discussing his family. His children had gotten well after having the measles and he said they were doing well after moving to Texas. The hot weather was making it difficult for David to work and he wished he had money to buy cattle and sheep to lighten his work load. He hoped his letter found Orlando well and wanted to hear from him soon.
Date: July 29, 1860
Creator: Osterhout, David
Partner: Austin College

[Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his Brother, October 19, 1859]

Description: Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his brother regarding land in Texas. He sold a couple hundred acres out of the 400 acres he bought a few years earlier. He wrote about other land he had bought and the cheap pricing of land in Texas. An uncle of theirs was thinking about moving to Texas and John agreed that he should and could get a lot of land for his money. He gave some advice for his uncle if he chose to move to Texas and recommended he should have a few thousand dollars before coming.… more
Date: October 19, 1859
Creator: Osterhout, John Patterson
Partner: Austin College

[Letter from Junia Roberts Osterhout to Ann Roberts, September 1, 1859]

Description: Letter from Junia Roberts Osterhout to her sister, Ann Roberts, discussing the possibility of Ann coming to liver with the Osterhouts in Texas. Junia says that she thinks Ann would easily find a husband there.
Date: September 1, 1859
Creator: Osterhout, Junia Roberts
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center
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