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- Indian Affairs: Speech of Hon. Edward Degener, of Texas, delivered in the House of Representatives, January 21, 1871.
- Text of a speech by a Texas Representative to the U.S. House of Representatives regarding acts committed by Indians against people living in certain counties of Texas, including the number of persons killed, injured, or kidnapped, and property stolen. The speech references a bill drafted to address the issue, titled "A bill for the better protection of the frontiers of Texas" and includes some dialogue with other Representatives.
- Indian Affairs: Speech of Hon. Edward Degener, of Texas, delivered in the House of Representatives, January 21, 1871.
- Text of a speech by a Texas Representative to the U.S. House of Representatives regarding acts committed by Indians against people living in certain counties of Texas, including the number of persons killed, injured, or kidnapped, and property stolen. The speech references a bill drafted to address the issue, titled "A bill for the better protection of the frontiers of Texas" and includes some dialogue with other Representatives.
- [Elector Registration in Belton, Texas for John Patterson Osterhout]
- Elector registration in Belton, Texas for John Patterson Osterhout that certifies that John meets all the qualifications for being an elector. The registrar of voters, R. D. Kinney, signed to prove that the aforementioned information was correct on October 17, 1872.
- [Voter Certificate for John Patterson Osterhout]
- Voter certificate for John Patterson Osterhout in Bell county, certified by James Leach, county clerk. The seal of the district court for Bell county is on the certificate.
- [Letter from Sarah Hartly to Junia Roberts Osterhout, December 10, 1870]
- Letter from Sarah Hartly to Junia Roberts Osterhout. The letter was written in two parts on different days. In the first half, Sarah informs Junia of her daily life. In the second portion of the letter, she tells Junia that she recently received news of a death in the family and writes about how her children have grown.
- [Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, November 30, 1870]
- Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout. He wrote to her from a boarding house and related to her how his travels have been recently and what his plans are. He briefly mentioned the danger of attacks from Indians on the next part of his trip to Stephenville.
- [Letter from Junia Roberts Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, December 4, 1870]
- Letter from Junia Roberts Osterhout to her husband, John Patterson Osterhout. She wrote a short letter to update her husband on what was happening at home with their children. She hoped that he would be home soon and that she would receive a letter from him shortly.
- [Letter from Junia Roberts Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, November 27, 1870]
- Letter from Junia Roberts Osterhout to her husband, John Patterson Osterhout. She wrote to him about how she and their children had been doing and mentioned letters she had written and received recently.
- [Letter from John Patterson Osterhout, July 16, 1870]
- Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his mother. He wrote to her to inform her about his family's affairs. He told her about his work and his affiliation with the radical Republican Party. In the letter, he stated that he believed they were the South's hope for prosperity.
- [Letter from E. Kirlin to Junia Roberts Osterhout, July 20, 1870]
- Letter from E. Kirlin to his sister, Junia Roberts Osterhout. He wrote to let her know that a package had been sent out for her. He mentioned their mother being ill recently and a trip he was planning to take soon.
- [Letter from Junia Roberts Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, November 13, 1870]
- Letter from Junia Roberts Osterhout to her husband, John Patterson Osterhout. She wrote her husband to let him know how she and their children were doing at home. She mentioned that their son, Paul, had started going to school again recently and would be writing a letter to John soon.
- [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.
- [Letter from Sarah Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, January 9, 1870]
- Letter from Sarah Osterhout to her son, John Patterson Osterhout. She told her son about her health, family members, and local news. She wrote in length about people she knew and mentioned that she wished to send John some vegetables.
- [Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, May 8, 1870]
- Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout. He was writing from the State capitol about his time working there. He wrote of his opinion of the Republican Party and wished his wife and family well.
- [Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, March 8, 1871]
- Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout. He wrote to inform his wife of his work in the courts and informed her that he might be returning home soon.
- [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.
- [Letter from Junia Roberts Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, March 7, 1871]
- Letter from Junia Roberts Osterhout to her husband, John Patterson Osterhout. She wrote how ill she had been feeling recently and how much she and their children have missed John while he has been gone. An envelope addressed to J. P. Osterhout is included.
- [Letter from M. A. DeWitt to Junia Roberts Osterhout, March 12, 1871]
- Letter from M. A. DeWitt to her sister, Junia Roberts Osterhout. She wrote to tell Junia what her children and mother had been up to recently. She mentioned her children's education and other bits of local news. An envelope addressed to Mrs. J. P. Osterhout is included.
- [Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, March 10, 1871]
- Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout. He wrote a short letter to his wife to inform her that he hoped to be finished with his work as a judge soon and wished her and their children well.
- [Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, March 12, 1871]
- Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout. He wrote his wife to inform her that he was almost done with his work in the courts and that he planned to return home soon. An envelope addressed to Mrs. J. P. Osterhout is included.
- [Letter from Junia Roberts Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, March 26, 1871]
- Letter from Junia Roberts Osterhout to her husband, John Patterson Osterhout. She wrote John to tell him how she and their children were doing while he worked out of town.
- [Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, November 16, 1871]
- Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout. He wrote his wife to inform her where she should direct her letters to him. He asked if their son, Paul, had started school yet and said that his work as judge was going well.
- [Letter from Junia Roberts Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, December 3, 1871]
- Letter from Junia Roberts Osterhout to her husband, John Patterson Osterhout. Junia wrote about how their baby had not been feeling well and asked how his recent trips between towns had gone. Included in the letter are other small bits of news.
- [Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, December 6, 1871]
- Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout. He wrote his wife to let her know how his recent traveling had gone. He mentioned a group of Indians that had been sighted on the road. He asked his wife for more news from home regarding her and their children.
- [Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, November 9, 1870]
- Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout. In his letter, he went into detail about his travels, what he did during his time in town, and his work as a judge. He told her that in some of his cases there were papers missing or partially destroyed.
- [Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, November 12, 1871]
- Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout. He wrote at length regarding an assault case he worked as a judge for, including the verdict for the accused. He ended his letter wishing his wife well.
- [Letter from Junia Roberts Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, November 12, 1871]
- Letter from Junia Roberts Osterhout to her husband, John Patterson Osterhout. She wrote about how she and her children were faring while John was gone and other bits of daily news.
- [Letter from Junia Roberts Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, November 15, 1871]
- Letter from Junia Roberts Osterhout to her husband, John Patterson Osterhout. She wrote about how their son, Paul, had been feeling ill recently and that their other children were feeling fine. Included in the letter were pieces of daily news.
- [Letter from Junia Roberts Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, April 2, 1871]
- Letter from Junia Roberts Osterhout to her husband, John Patterson Osterhout. She sent news of how she and their children were faring while John was away. She mentioned how she had been sick the last week and that they were anxious for his return.
- [Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, August 9, 1871]
- Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout. He wrote his wife to update her on how his travels and work as a judge have been going.
- [Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, January 18, 1872]
- Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout. He wrote to let her know about how his work as a judge was progressing. He included information about his accommodations and speculated about the idea of raising foal.
- [Letter from Junia Roberts Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, January 21, 1872]
- Letter from Junia Roberts Osterhout to her husband, John Patterson Osterhout. She wrote about work that was being done around their home, including gathering wood and field work. In the letter, she mentioned how she and the children were getting along while he was away and that she hoped he would return home soon.
- [Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, February 11, 1872]
- Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout. He was a district judge that was traveling to perform court. He wrote of temperance meetings that were being held in what he considered lawless parts of the country. Pledges were being signed to abstain from alcohol and he told his wife that future temperance meetings were being planned.
- [Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Sarah Osterhout, July 11, 1872]
- Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his mother, Sarah Osterhout. He wrote to tell his mother that he would be unable to visit this year and spoke of how his family had been. The letter finishes with news regarding the frontier. John wrote that Indians raided nearby areas and took horses.
- [Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, November 12, 1872]
- Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout. He wrote her to let her know how he had been on his travels and where he was headed next. Included is an envelope addressed to Mrs. J. P. Osterhout.
- [Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, August 16, 1873]
- Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout. He wrote her a short letter to let her know he had arrived at his destination safely.
- [Postcard from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, August 18, 1873]
- Postcard from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout. He wrote to update her on where he was in his travels. In the postcard, he included brief news about who he was staying with and the weather.
- [Postcard from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, August 23, 1873]
- Postcard from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout. He wrote back to her and let her know how he was on his travels. The postcard includes small bits of local news and his current location of La Grange.
- [Postcard from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, August 25, 1873]
- Postcard from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout. He wrote his wife to inform her that he had arrived at his mother's, Sarah Osterhout's, home. He included some news about a woman who was sick and that he had received something his wife had sent.
- [Postcard from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, September 10, 1873]
- Postcard from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout. He wrote a brief message to his wife to inform her that she would need to send for him soon.
- [Letter from Junia Roberts Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, 1873]
- Letter from Junia Roberts Osterhout to her husband, John Patterson Osterhout. She wrote a short letter to her husband to let him know what was happening with her and the children. She ended with how she looked forward to his return in a couple of weeks.
- [Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, November 17, 1871]
- Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout. He wrote his wife a brief letter to tell her where future letters should be directed and that his work as a judge was going well.
- [Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, October 13, 1873]
- Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout. He wrote to inform her that he would be returning home later than he expected. He mentioned that he received a "draft" from Austin and that she should cash it in order to purchase bushels of corn.
- [Letter from John Farman to John Patterson Osterhout, December 7, 1873]
- Letter from John Farman to John Patterson Osterhout. The letter includes a list of items found at a depot. At the end, Mr. Farman briefly mentioned that the Democrats are won recent elections in his state and that he was well. Included is an envelope addressed to "J. P. Osterhout."
- [Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, January 23, 1873]
- Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout. He informed his wife that he might be able to return home soon, depending on the weather. He sent along other bits of local news and how the ones he was traveling with were faring.
- [Letter from Sarah Hartly to John Patterson Osterhout, February 2, 1873]
- Letter from Sarah Hartly to John Patterson Osterhout. Sarah began by writing of the affairs of her boarding house and how many guests she had. The letter is primarily composed of miscellaneous information about various family members and she requests that John take a vacation so that he may visit their parents.
- [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.
- [Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, August 5, 1873]
- Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout. He wrote his wife a brief letter from a car going from Waco to Bremond, Texas. In his letter, he related to his wife the expenses he has incurred on his trip so far and let her know that their daughter, Ora, was doing well.
- [Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, August 7, 1873]
- Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout. He wrote her a short letter while on a train on the way to St. Louis. He compared the country and farms they passed to the ones back in Texas.
- [Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, August 9, 1873]
- Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout. He wrote his wife a short letter to let her know he arrived at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and would be leaving for La Grange, Pennsylvania, soon. He said he would write more later.