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[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 Mary to Ora Osterhout, February 5, 1899]

Letter from Mary to her niece, Ora Osterhout, regarding daily events for her family. She wrote that a family member visited her often and that she wanted to know more about a doctor that Ora had mentioned to her. She closed by telling Ora about her health and her daughter in school. Included is an envelope addressed to "Miss Ora Osterhout."

Date: unknown

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from May P. [Frear] to Sarah Osterhout, April 29, 1873]

Letter from May P. [Frear] to her grandmother, Sarah Osterhout. She wrote her grandmother to let her know how she and her family were doing. The letter mentioned photographs that May had taken and she promised to send one to Sarah. Included is an envelope addressed to "Mrs. Sarah Osterhout. Sen."

Date: April 29, 1873

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from May Patterson Frear Osterhout to Ora Osterhout, March 13, 1920]

Letter from May Patterson Frear Osterhout to her sister-in-law, Ora Osterhout, with information on the Osterhout genealogy. The information was gathered from the Carnegie Library in San Antonio, Texas and contains information on various family members.

Date: March 13, 1920

Creator: Osterhout, May Patterson Frear

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from N. G. Lattimore to William McKinley, March 18, 1897]

Letter from L. G. Lattimore to President William McKinley regarding John Patterson Osterhout applying for the position of postmaster in Belton, Texas. Mr. Lattimore praised John and stated that his appointment to postmaster would be looked upon well by residents of Belton.

Date: March 18, 1897

Creator: Lattimore, L. G.

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Ora and Junia Roberts Osterhout to Gertrude Osterhout]

A brief letter from Ora and Junia Roberts Osterhout to their sister, Gertrude Osterhout, with news from home. The two sisters informed Gertrude of what their other family members were doing and local gossip.

Date: unknown

Creator: Osterhout, Ora & Osterhout, Junia Roberts

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 Family, November 22, 1822]

Letter from Ora Osterhout to her family regarding her arrival at Austin. She detailed her trip down there and told her family that she had arrived safely. Ora enrolled in the local university after she settled into the boarding school. Included is an envelope addressed to "Mrs. J. P. Osterhout."

Date: November 22, 1896

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 P. M. Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, February 13,1871]

Letter from P. M. Osterhout to his brother, John Patterson Osterhout. P. M. Osterhout wrote his brother about their family and his work with legislation. He briefly mentions a few bills that were being considered, such as an amendment to the civil code.

Date: February 13, 1871

Creator: Osterhout, P. M.

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from P. M. Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, March 18, 1857]

Letter from P. M. Osterhout to his brother, John Patterson Osterhout, discussing news from home and slavery. After providing John with updates from those at home, he told his brother he was unsure whether or not he would want to receive something from the black Republican in Pennsylvania. He then went on to write about his opinion on slavery and he hoped his brother was not beginning to view it as a blessing.

Date: March 18, 1857

Creator: Osterhout, P. M.

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from P. Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, August 26, 1873]

Letter from P. Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout. The writer sent him a summary of what had been happening in Belton, Texas, since John had been visiting his mother. The writer spoke of local parties, news, and what John's children had been doing. Included is an envelope addressed to the "Hon. J. P. Osterhout."

Date: August 26, 1873

Creator: Osterhout, P.

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from P. W. Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout

Letter from P. W. Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout with brief news from Tuukhamuock. He was upset that he had yet to receive a letter from John. He wrote this short letter to let John know his family was well and to let him know that an acquaintance has gone to Texas.

Date: May 12, 1873

Creator: Osterhout, John Patterson

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Pastor G. S. Bailey to Sarah Osterhout, November 17, 1876]

Letter from Pastor G. S. Bailey to Sarah Osterhout. The letter served as an invitation to a Baptist Centennial in Pittson, Pennsylvania. Sarah's mother was one of the first persons baptized at the church, and the pastor said he wanted Sarah and any guests she might bring to attend.

Date: November 17, 1876

Creator: Bailey, G. S.

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Paul and Junia Roberts Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, November 20, 1870]

Letter from Paul and Junia Roberts Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout. Paul told his father that he was well and had started school recently. Junia informed him of the recent weather and how she and their children had been doing.

Date: November 20, 1870

Creator: Osterhout, Paul & Osterhout, Junia Roberts

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

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

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[Letter from May P. [Frear] to Sarah Osterhout, April 29, 1873]

[Letter from May Patterson Frear Osterhout to Ora Osterhout, March 13, 1920]

[Letter from N. G. Lattimore to William McKinley, March 18, 1897]

[Letter from Ora and Junia Roberts Osterhout to Gertrude Osterhout]

[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 Family, November 22, 1822]

[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 P. M. Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, February 13,1871]

[Letter from P. M. Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, March 18, 1857]

[Letter from P. Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, August 26, 1873]

[Letter from P. W. Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout

[Letter from Pastor G. S. Bailey to Sarah Osterhout, November 17, 1876]

[Letter from Paul and Junia Roberts Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, November 20, 1870]

[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]