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[Letter from Walter C. Jones to John Patterson Osterhout, September 21, 1900]

Letter from Walter C. Jones to John Patterson Osterhout thanking him for sending a shipment of clothes for victims of a flood. He told John that his request to have the sacks the clothing were delivered in to be returned was being taken care of. Included is an envelope addressed to "Mr. J. P. Osterhout."

Date: September 21, 1900

Creator: Jones, Walter C.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Austin College

[Letter from S. C. Page, September 24, 1864]

Letter from S. C. Page to friend discussing her travels to hospitals to tend to wounded soldiers from Louisiana. She took with her sacks of clothes and letters and gave money when she could. She was appalled at the injuries she saw and the lack of clothing some men received while they were hospitalized. Page went to multiple hospitals and introduced herself to the Louisianan soldiers to give them company. She earned the nickname "Lady Bountiful" during her travels.

Date: September 24, 1864

Creator: Page, S. C.