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[Letter from Sarah Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, August, 1898]

Letter from Sarah Osterhout to her brother, John Patterson Osterhout, with news of how she had been doing. She and her sister had been spending time together lately and hoped that John's son, Paul, would move closer to the rest of the family. She quoted scripture to her brother and told him she expected to be home later in the fall.

Date: August 1898

Creator: Osterhout, Sarah

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Austin College

[Letter from Elizabeth to John Patterson Osterhout, February 2, 1898]

Letter from Elizabeth to her brother, John Patterson Osterhout, regarding a death in the family. She wrote that she was grateful she had children to take care of her after her husband died and that once the estate was settled, there would not be anything she could use to take care of herself with. Included is an envelope addressed to "Mr. John P. Osterhout."

Date: February 2, 1898

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Austin College

[Letter from Chloe Smith to John Patterson Osterhout, January 23, 1898]

Letter from Chloe Smith to her uncle, John Patterson Osterhout, discussing the family. She wrote about how she and her mother were coping with the loss of her father. She told him that his son, Paul, had returned home. Included is an envelope addressed to "Mr. J. P. Osterhout."

Date: January 23, 1898

Creator: Smith, Chloe

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Austin College

[Letter from J. Wheelock to John Patterson Osterhout, November 1, 1897]

Letter from J. Wheelock to his cousin, John Patterson Osterhout, regarding news of his family. Wheelock shared how his family was faring and that their small town was starting to grow. Included is an envelope addressed to "John P. Osterhout."

Date: November 1, 1897

Creator: Wheelock, J.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Austin College

[Letter from E. H. R. Green to Postmaster General, June 30, 1897]

Letter from E. H. R. Green, Chairman Representative of the State Executive Committee, to the Postmaster General recommending John Patterson Osterhout for the position of postmaster in Belton, Texas.

Date: June 30, 1897

Creator: Green, E. H. R.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Austin College

[Letter from John P. Forman to John Patterson Osterhout, June 21, 1897]

Letter from John P. Forman to his uncle, John Patterson Osterhout, discussing daily events. Forman hoped that John's wife was recovering and requested that Paul, John's son, and Paul's wife, May, visit him. He also wrote that he and his mother were doing well and that he was planning to begin a profession soon.

Date: June 21, 1897

Creator: Forman, John P.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Austin College

[Letter from African American People of Bell County to William McKinley, June, 1897]

Letter from African American people of Bell County to President William McKinley regarding John Patterson Osterhout's application to be postmaster of Belton, Texas. The letter includes a list of African Americans who live in Bell County that vouch for John's trustworthiness.

Date: June 1897

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Austin College

[Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to William McKinley, June 1897]

Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to President William McKinley regarding his application to be postmaster in Belton, Texas. John detailed all of the offices he had previously held and expressed his devotion to the Republican Party. He told the President that he hoped for reappointment to the position of postmaster.

Date: June 1897

Creator: Osterhout, John Patterson

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Austin College

[Letter from Chaplin F. Phillips to John Patterson Osterhout, May 14, 1897]

Letter from Chaplin F. Phillips to John Patterson Osterhout discussing his family. Chaplin was glad to find another one of his father's friends and told John that he would like to speak with him. He told John that if he was ever in Chicago he should come visit.

Date: May 14, 1897

Creator: Phillips, Chaplin F.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Austin College

[Letter from R. B. Goosby to John Patterson Osterhout, May 3, 1897]

Letter from R. B. Goosby to John Patterson Osterhout briefly discussing recent events. Goosby mentioned he was paying for stenography and that his wife was sick. He hoped to receive another letter from John soon.

Date: May 3, 1897

Creator: Goosby, R. B.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Austin College

[Letter from Harry Harris to William McKinley, March 23, 1897]

Letter from Harry Harris to President William McKinley regarding John Patterson Osterhout running for postmaster in Belton, Texas. He endorsed John's run for office and told President McKinley that the appointment would be favorable.

Date: March 23, 1897

Creator: Harris, Harry

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Austin College

[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

Partner: Austin College

[Letter from J. C. Crain to William McKinley, March 10, 1897]

Letter from J. C. Crain, the chairman of the 19th Senatorial district in Texas, to President William McKinley regarding John Patterson Osterhout applying to become the postmaster of Belton, Texas. Crain wrote of how highly he thought of John and recommended him for the position.

Date: March 10, 1897

Creator: Crain, J. C.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Austin College

[Letter from E. M. Drayton to William McKinley, February 19, 1897]

Letter from E. M. Drayton to President William McKinley regarding John Patterson Osterhout applying for the position of postmaster in Belton, Texas. He wrote that he could think of no one better to fill the position.

Date: February 19, 1897

Creator: Drayton, E. M.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Austin College

[Letter from George Robinson to John Patterson Osterhout, February 17, 1897]

Letter from George Robinson to Judge John Patterson Osterhout regarding the trustworthiness of John. The letter is short and simply states that the judge was deserving of respect and was held in high esteem.

Date: February 17, 1897

Creator: Robinson, George

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Austin College

[Letter from J. Z. Miller, February 16, 1897]

Letter from J. Z. Miller to unknown discussing the work of John Patterson Osterhout. Miller told the gentleman he was writing that John was a respectable judge and had done good work.

Date: February 16, 1897

Creator: Miller, J. Z.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Austin College

[Letter from F. M. Law to William McKinley, February 15, 1897]

Letter from F. M. Law to President William McKinley regarding John Patterson Osterhout applying for postmaster in Belton, Texas. He gives John a high amount of praise and states that he has the support of the administration of Baylor College.

Date: February 15, 1897

Creator: Law, F. M.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Austin College

[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.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Austin College

[Letter from H. J. Bardwell to John Patterson Osterhout, December 5, 1896]

Letter from H. J. Bardwell to John Patterson Osterhout regarding questions he had about the Osterhout family. He asked John where an older member of the family was born and who her parents were so he could trace the family farther back.

Date: December 5, 1896

Creator: Bardwell, H. J.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Austin College

[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

Partner: Austin College

[Letter from A. Rilley to Junia Roberts Osterhout, May 7, 1896]

Letter from A. Rilley to her friend, Junia Roberts Osterhout, discussing local news and pensions. Rilley wanted Junia's husband to investigate whether she qualified for a pension since he was running for a position in Congress and might know more. She wrote of others who had received pensions in Texas, including veterans and family members, and about two women she had renting her home.

Date: May 7, 1896

Creator: Rilley, A.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Austin College

[Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to John Jeremiah Osterhout, December 10, 1895]

Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his son, John Jeremiah Osterhout, with news from his family. His older son, Paul, was living poorly, but was about to make a fortune. His wife, Junia, believed she was sick again and the family was trying to make her rest. He let Jeremiah know that his daughter was doing well and wanted to see him.

Date: December 10, 1895

Creator: Osterhout, John Patterson

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Austin College

[Letter from John Hill to Gertrude Osterhout, December 7, 1895]

Letter from John Hill to Gertrude Osterhout updating her about his life in Brazil. He was glad to hear she was well and told Gertrude about mutual acquaintances that he had heard from. The letter concluded with him describing how he was doing and the area he was residing in. Included is an envelope addressed to "Miss Gertie Osterhout."

Date: December 7, 1895

Creator: Hill, John

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Austin College

[Letter from Silas O. Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, February 18, 1895]

Letter from Silas O. Osterhout to his cousin, John Patterson Osterhout, about tracing the family line of Osterhout. Silas believed that if they did, they would be able to gain a great deal in inheritance. Included is an envelope addressed to "J. P. Osterhout ESQ."

Date: February 18, 1895

Creator: Osterhout, Silas O.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Austin College

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[Letter from Sarah Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, August, 1898]

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[Letter from J. Wheelock to John Patterson Osterhout, November 1, 1897]

[Letter from E. H. R. Green to Postmaster General, June 30, 1897]

[Letter from John P. Forman to John Patterson Osterhout, June 21, 1897]

[Letter from African American People of Bell County to William McKinley, June, 1897]

[Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to William McKinley, June 1897]

[Letter from Chaplin F. Phillips to John Patterson Osterhout, May 14, 1897]

[Letter from R. B. Goosby to John Patterson Osterhout, May 3, 1897]

[Letter from Harry Harris to William McKinley, March 23, 1897]

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

[Letter from J. C. Crain to William McKinley, March 10, 1897]

[Letter from E. M. Drayton to William McKinley, February 19, 1897]

[Letter from George Robinson to John Patterson Osterhout, February 17, 1897]

[Letter from J. Z. Miller, February 16, 1897]

[Letter from F. M. Law to William McKinley, February 15, 1897]

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

[Letter from H. J. Bardwell to John Patterson Osterhout, December 5, 1896]

[Letter from Ora Osterhout to her Family, November 22, 1822]

[Letter from A. Rilley to Junia Roberts Osterhout, May 7, 1896]

[Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to John Jeremiah Osterhout, December 10, 1895]

[Letter from John Hill to Gertrude Osterhout, December 7, 1895]

[Letter from Silas O. Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, February 18, 1895]