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[Oath of Service in the Western Frontier of Texas for Elijah Collar]

Oath of service in the Western frontier of Texas for Elijah Collar in the fall of 1842 under General Wall. The oath was taken by James J. Allphin and tracked where Private Collar went in the Western frontier. It stated that he served in R. Williams's company as a private. On the bottom, a notary public, James S. Fai[rl]y, certified the oath and added his seal to the paper.

Date: July 5, 1854

Creator: Madison County (Tex.)

Item Type: Text

[Proof of Payment for Military Service]

Proof of payment by John Patterson Osterhout for the military service of John N. Robinson. The money was due to Eliza Bennett and was paid in full. The payment was signed and dated by John Ridens.

Date: July 22, 1854

Creator: Ridens, John

Item Type: Text

[Letter from the Pension Office to John Patterson Osterhout, July 2, 1858]

Letter from the Pension Office to John Patterson Osterhout discussing Lewis Summer's request for a war bounty scrip instead of land. The request was view favorably and sent to the Office of the Secretary of the Treasury. Included is an envelope addressed to "John P. Osterhout Esq."

Date: July 2, 1858

Creator: United States. Pension Bureau.

Item Type: Letter

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

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

Item Type: Letter

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

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

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from E. Kirlin to Junia Roberts Osterhout, July 20, 1870]

Letter from E. Kirlin to his sister, Junia Roberts Osterhout. He wrote to let her know that a package had been sent out for her. He mentioned their mother being ill recently and a trip he was planning to take soon.

Date: July 20, 1870

Creator: Kirlin, E.

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Sarah Osterhout, July 11, 1872]

Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his mother, Sarah Osterhout. He wrote to tell his mother that he would be unable to visit this year and spoke of how his family had been. The letter finishes with news regarding the frontier. John wrote that Indians raided nearby areas and took horses.

Date: July 11, 1872

Creator: Osterhout, John Patterson

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from C. F. Hurlbut to John Patterson Osterhout, July 22, 1877]

Letter from C. F. Hurlbut to John Patterson Osterhout. He wrote John to find out whether or not John still lived in Belton, Texas. Hurlbut wished to receive news of how John and his family were doing. Included is an envelope addressed to "Hon. J. P. Osterhout."

Date: July 22, 1877

Creator: Hurlbut. C. F.

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, July 17, 1879]

Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout. He wrote his wife from his travels and informed her that he had finished court, but would be unable to return home until he raised the means to get back.

Date: July 17, 1879

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 J. H. James to John Patterson Osterhout, July 2, 1899]

Letter from J. H. James to John Patterson Osterhout regarding an outstanding debt. James was upset that John refused any aid for a debt that James was trying to repay despite the help James has given John's family over the years.

Date: July 10, 1899

Creator: James, J. H.

Item Type: Letter

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[Oath of Service in the Western Frontier of Texas for Elijah Collar]

[Proof of Payment for Military Service]

[Letter from the Pension Office to John Patterson Osterhout, July 2, 1858]

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

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

[Letter from E. Kirlin to Junia Roberts Osterhout, July 20, 1870]

[Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Sarah Osterhout, July 11, 1872]

[Letter from C. F. Hurlbut to John Patterson Osterhout, July 22, 1877]

[Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, July 17, 1879]

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

[Letter from J. H. James to John Patterson Osterhout, July 2, 1899]