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[Letter from H. J. Bardwell to John Patterson Osterhout, December 8, 1896]

Letter from H. J. Bardwell to his cousin, John Patterson Osterhout, regarding their family tree. Bardwell had been spending his time in the library trying to trace the Osterhout family back to the first settler and shared what he had found so far. He asked John for clarification on what he had told Bardwell about the family before and hoped to hear back soon.

Date: December 8, 1896

Creator: Bardwell, H. J.

Partner: Austin College

[Letter from George L. Meyer to Josephine Bahl, August 17, 1896]

Letter written to Josephine Bahl from George L. Meyer while Josephine was in Mascoutah, Illinois visiting relatives. Meyer says that he will be visiting Mascoutah soon and wants to eat with her in the morning; he also mentions the fact someone sent him a letter and he wants to talk to her about the sender.

Date: August 17, 1896

Creator: Meyer, George L.

Partner: Private Collection of Margay Welch

[Letter from John K. Strecker, Jr. to Josephine Bahl, August 22, 1896]

Letter written to Josephine Bahl from John K. Strecker, Jr. This letter discusses his recent bout of sickness and the fact that his doctor says he should not read or write. John also relays information on her relatives in Waco who were recovering from scarlatina: "Leda, boy, and Blon are all nearly well...they merely had a light form of scarlatina."

Date: August 22, 1896

Creator: Strecker, John K., Jr.

Partner: Private Collection of Margay Welch

[Letter and advertisements from The Chicago Sentinel, December 5, 1896]

Letter and advertisements from the Chicago Sentinel, requesting a list of local voters who will favor free silver candidates like William Jennings Bryan in the 1900 presidential election. Included are some cards advertising L. D. Reynolds book "National Platforms and Political History." The envelope is also included.

Date: December 5, 1896

Creator: Chicago Sentinel

Partner: Private Collection of the CC Cox Family