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- [Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to Paul Osterhout, January 6, 1886]
- Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to Paul Osterhout. Gertrude wrote to inform Paul about wedding preparations their family was helping to make. She also wrote that their father sold the stocks to a business he was involved in and might start up a small one of his own.
- [Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to Paul Osterhout, June 30, 1881]
- Photocopy of a letter from Gertrude Osterhout to Paul Osterhout. She wrote to inform her brother of her life at school. Gertrude told him of the weather, that she thought she was gaining weight, and a visit she made with a woman near the school. She mentioned how she was doing in her studies and promised to write a letter to one of their sisters.
- [Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to Paul Osterhout, June 30, 1881]
- Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to her brother, Paul Osterhout. She wrote to inform her brother of her life at school. Gertrude told him of the weather, that she thought she was gaining weight, and a visit she made with a woman near the school. She mentioned how she was doing in her studies and promised to write a letter to one of their sisters.
- [Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to Paul Osterhout, March 16, 1882]
- Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to her brother, Paul Osterhout, discussing her life at Baylor University. She told him that her examination scores had been excellent and commencement would be taking place later this year. She wrote of some of the events that the school held including debates, concerts, and essay readings. A storm had passed through her town recently and she told her brother that she would refuse to sleep on the third floor of the boarding house should she return. The letter concluded with a promise of gossip in her next letter and her sympathies that Paul has a night job. Included is an envelope addressed to "Mr. Paul Osterhout."
- [Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to Paul Osterhout, November 1, 1880]
- Photocopy of a letter from Gertrude Osterhout to Paul Osterhout. She wrote a reply to her brother's letter to update him on her life at school. Gertrude mentioned her lack of knowledge about current affairs and that the girls around her had voiced their opinions in politics. She included information about a trip out she had, a little about her studies, and other small bits of local news.
- [Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to Paul Osterhout, November 1, 1880]
- Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to her brother, Paul Osterhout. She wrote a reply to her brother's letter to update him on her life at school. Gertrude mentioned her lack of knowledge about current affairs and that the girls around her had voiced their opinions in politics. She included information about a trip out she had, a little about her studies, and other small bits of local news.
- [Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to Paul Osterhout, November 13, 1879]
- Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to her brother, Paul Osterhout, discussing recent news in Belton, Texas. She told him that their mother, Junia Roberts Osterhout, had not yet returned home and updated him on recent baptisms and conversions at the local church. She mentioned temperance meetings she had been attending and a trip she had made recently to collect pecans.
- [Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to Paul Osterhout, October 3, 1881]
- Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to her brother, Paul Osterhout, regarding news she had heard about his arrival. She had heard from several girls that Paul had been seen in a nearby town and would be visiting only to learn that someone else had been mistaken for him. She told her brother he needed to hurry back and that the girls were asking about him. Included is an envelope addressed to "Mr. Paul Osterhout."
- [Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to Paul Osterhout, September 27, 1880
- Photocopy of a letter from Gertrude Osterhout to Paul Osterhout. She wrote her brother and told him of all the talking that goes on in the church she attended and how concerned she was that she'd begin to pick up the slang used by her peers. She also requested that Paul send her some items she could not get locally.
- [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.
- [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.
- [Letter from H. M. and J. Bouldin to George W. Wade, April 12, 1868]
- Letter from H. M. Bouldin to George W. Wade discussing work, chickens, the railroad, and other news. He mentions that George is currently unemployed. J. Bouldin wrote a note to her sister on the back saying that she will write soon. She mentions that Jennie bought a new hat, and she had her old one fixed up.
- [Letter from H. M. Bouldin to George W. and Bettie Wade, February 2, 1868]
- Letter from H. M. Bouldin to George W. and Bettie Wade. He tells them that he has not had any chills in a while, but he has a cold at the moment. He wishes that he could see them soon.
- [Letter from H. M. Bouldin to George W. and Bettie Wade, February 15, 1868]
- Letter from H. M. Bouldin to George W. and Bettie Wade discussing recent news. He says that he wishes he could see them, but he doesn't know when that will be possible. There is a note written at the top of the first page in pencil that says "to George W. Wade of Bastrop."
- [Letter from Harry Frear to Ora and Junia Roberts Osterhout, September 27, 1879]
- Letter from Harry Frear to his cousins, Ora and Junia Roberts Osterhout. The brief letter explained that Harry mistakenly opened a letter that was meant for someone else. He told the girls that he missed them and hoped they could visit soon.
- [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.
- [Letter from J. Bouldin to Bettie Wade]
- Letter from J. Bouldin to Bettie Wade, who she addresses as sister, discussing health, the weather, and other recent news. She mentions that there has recently been an outbreak of cholera in San Antonio.
- [Letter from J. Bouldin to Bettie Wade]
- Letter from J. Bouldin to Bettie Wade, who she addresses as sister, discussing the latest news of family and friends. She is concerned that Bettie is not receiving her letters, so she has started numbering them. This one is number four.
- [Letter from J. Bouldin to Bettie Wade]
- Letter from J. Bouldin to Bettie Wade, who she addresses as sister, discussing recent snow they had, a trip to church the previous Sunday, and other recent events. She mentions that she and Jennie received Bettie's recent letter.
- [Letter from J. Bouldin to Bettie Wade]
- Letter from J. Bouldin to Bettie Wade, who she addresses as sister, discussing health, Valentine's Day, a recent dance that Jennie attended, and other news of family and friends.
- [Letter from J. Bouldin to Bettie Wade]
- Letter from J. Bouldin to Bettie Wade, who she addresses as sister, discussing Valentine's Day and other recent news. She and Jennie have been writing Valentines. There is a note in pencil at the top of the page that says "to Mrs. Bettie J. Wade of Bastrop."
- [Letter from J. Bouldin to Bettie Wade]
- Letter from J. Bouldin to Bettie Wade, who she addresses as sister, discussing recent events. She states that the family received Bettie's last letter.
- [Letter from J. Bouldin to Bettie Wade]
- Letter from J. Bouldin to Bettie Wade, who she addresses as sister, discussing recent events in church, the Valentines that she and Jennie received, and other news of family and friends.
- [Letter from J. Bouldin to Bettie Wade]
- Letter from J. Bouldin to her sister, Bettie Wade, discussing a party she and Jennie attended at the courthouse, taking care of plants in the graveyard, and going to church.
- [Letter from J. Bouldin to Bettie Wade]
- Letter from J. Bouldin to her sister, Bettie Wade, discussing the family's health, milking the cow with Jennie, the weather, Jennie gathering eggs, and other news.
- [Letter from J. Bouldin to Bettie Wade]
- Letter from J. Bouldin to her sister, Bettie Wade, discussing a party she and Jenny went to, the recent wedding of a friend, and other news of family and friends.
- [Letter from J. Bouldin to Bettie Wade]
- Letter from J. Bouldin to her sister, Bettie Wade, discussing the latest news of family and friends. She says that Belton has been a very dull town lately. They recently had a visit from a cousin named Delia who had been on a trip to the North. She also invites Bettie to come for a visit soon.
- [Letter from J. Bouldin to Bettie Wade]
- Letter from J. Bouldin to her sister, Bettie Wade, discussing her recent illness, the weather, and other news. She says that Pa cannot leave for a visit right now and that they are having some money troubles. She and Jennie will probably not be able to buy any new summer clothes. She began the letter on April 2 and finished it the next morning.
- [Letter from J. Bouldin to Bettie Wade]
- Letter from J. Bouldin to her sister, Bettie Wade, discussing the hard rain they had recently, looking at new hats and bonnets with Jennie, and other news. She says that she would like a new hat, but she cannot afford one, and their father is trying to save up for a new suit.
- [Letter from J. Bouldin to Bettie Wade]
- Letter from J. Bouldin to her sister, Bettie Wade, discussing her recent health problems.
- [Letter from J. Bouldin to Bettie Wade]
- Letter from J. Bouldin to her sister, Bettie Wade, discussing her health, an upcoming Sunday school celebration, and other news. She says that she has still been sick with the chills, and Pa has a toothache. The recent rain made the rivers rise so high that the stages could not come in for about a week.
- [Letter from J. Bouldin to Bettie Wade]
- Letter from J. Bouldin to her sister, Bettie Wade, discussing Mr. Wade's recent illness, the family's health, canning peaches, and other news. There is a note written in pencil at the top of the first page that says "to Mrs. Bettie J. Wade of Bastrop."
- [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.
- [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.
- [Letter from J. H. Luther to John Patterson Osterhout, August 18, 1880]
- A brief letter from J. H. Luther to John Patterson Osterhout confirming John's daughter's, Gertrude Osterhout, enrollment in the spring session of Baylor College. Included is an envelope addressed to "J. P. Osterhout."
- [Letter from J. R. Hartley to John Patterson and Junia Roberts Osterhout, October 29, 1892]
- Letter from J. R. Hartley to Hartley's siblings, John Patterson and Junia Roberts Osterhout, discussing Hartley's family. Hartley told them how the children were doing in school and that one of their daughters was going to become a teacher. The letter is composed of local gossip and let them know that an acquaintance had inquired about them.
- [Letter from J. R. Hartley to Junia Roberts Osterhout and Family, August 4, 1892]
- Letter from J. R. Hartley to her sister, Junia Roberts Osterhout, and family with local news. She thanked them for sending their condolences for the death of a child. She gave news of how their son, Paul Osterhout, was doing while he visited. The rest of the letter is composed of various information she heard from others.
- [Letter from J. R. Roberts to Sister, November 24, 1878]
- Letter from J. R. Roberts to sister. J. R. thanked his sister for gifts that were sent and went on to update her on what was happening in their families' lives. The letter ended with a mention that people were searching for land claims in the area and the author wanted their mother to not worry about them.
- [Letter from J. W. Mann to Robert M. Johnson, October, 1837]
- Letter from J. W. Mann to Robert M. Johnson introducing an attorney by the name of John Patterson Osterhout. Mr. Mann regards John Osterhout highly and informed Mr. Johnson that he was going to Arkansas to practice law.
- [Letter from J. W. McDade to Headquarters, March 19, 1862]
- Letter from J. W. McDade to Headquarters concerning Private John Patterson Osterhout's detachment. The brief message stated that John was officially detached from his unit and had to report back to his company after seven days.
- [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."
- [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.
- [Letter from James E. Frear to John Patterson Osterhout, August 29, 1898]
- Letter from James E. Frear to John Patterson Osterhout regarding an inheritance. James told John he was entitled to one tenth of the money a family member would receive for property that was being sold after someone's death.
- [Letter from James E. Frear to John Patterson Osterhout, March 7, 1899]
- Letter from James E. Frear to John Patterson Osterhout regarding a deed. James told him that he sent along a deed that John needed to sign and have notarized before sending it back. Money would be sent later for the sale of a mill property.
- [Letter from James E. Frear to John Patterson Osterhout, March 30, 1899]
- Letter from James E. Frear to John Patterson Osterhout regarding inheritance money. James sent a draft for less than $400 and told John that he would continue to look after his interests in these affairs. Included is an envelope addressed to "Hon. John P. Osterhout."
- [Letter from James E. Frear to John Patterson Osterhout, October 21, 1898]
- A brief letter from James E. Frear to John Patterson Osterhout concerning legal matters. It appears there is trouble concerning the death of someone and an estate that had no will. James, an attorney, advises that John sue for his share having been used for a time before everything was sorted out. Included is an envelope addressed to "Hon. John Patterson Osterhout."
- [Letter from Jeff Thompson to D. N. Hennen, May 21]
- Letter from Jeff Thompson to D. N. Hennen esquire informing him of his capture by the Union Army. Thompson was a part of a company from Louisiana that was surrendered to the Union. He requested that Hennen send a letter to his wife to let her know he was in good health and being taken care of in the area they were being held.
- [Letter from Jennie and J. Bouldin to Bettie Wade]
- Letter from Jennie and J. Bouldin to Bettie Wade, who they address as Sister. J. Bouldin begins the letter describing their parlor and Bettie, and Jennie take over part of the way through saying that "sis J" has gone to church. Sis J finishes the letter discussing recent news of family and friends.
- [Letter from Jennie and Sis J. to Bettie Wade]
- Letter from Jennie and Sis J. to Bettie Wade, who she addresses as sister, discussing the cow that their father recently bought, quilting, some missing household items, and other recent news of family and friends. Sis J. mentions that a young gentleman recently paid Jennie a visit, but she does not like him and refused to entertain him.
- [Letter from Jennie to Bettie Wade]
- Letter from Jennie to Bettie Wade, who she addresses as sister, discussing recent news. Her father has recently bought a cow, and she says that he will write soon.