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- [Application for Admission into the National Society United States Daughters of 1812 for May Patterson Osterhout]
- Copy of application for admission into the National Society United States Daughters of 1812 for May Patterson Frear Osterhout. The papers include basic personal information about May and her ties to the organization. She applied for membership by right of descent from her grandfather and provided a trace through her genealogy back to him.
- [Notice of Admission into the National Society, United States Daughters of 1812 for May Patterson Osterhout]
- Notice of admission into the National Society, United States Daughters of 1812 for May Patterson Frear Osterhout, referred to as Mrs. Paul Osterhout. The notice of admission has the date of admittance, national and state number, and the name of the president of the society. Included is an envelope addressed to "Mrs. Paul Osterhout."
- [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 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."
- [Letter from Paul Osterhout to his Cousins and Friends, November 23, 1890]
- Letter from Pelatiah Osterhout to cousins and friends discussing their family. He was a distant relative and was contacted by John Paterson Osterhout. He told them about his life and the origin of the Osterhout family. Included is an envelope addressed to "John P. Osterhout."
- [Letter from John Jeremiah Osterhout to Paul Osterhout, November 22, 1885]
- Letter from John Jeremiah Osterhout to his brother, Paul Osterhout, updating him on events at home. John regretted not writing sooner and mentioned an expensive wedding that was being planned in Belton, Texas. He told Paul that he was well and that some of their mutual acquaintances had arrived in town.
- [Letter from George E. Osterhout to Uncle Joham, November 10, 1882]
- Letter from George E. Osterhout to his uncle, Joham, regarding the death of George's father. George gave Joham the details of his father's last days and where he was buried. He ended the letter with saying that he and his mother were doing well.
- [Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, November 13, 1881]
- Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to her mother, Junia Roberts Osterhout, discussing her life at school. She wrote about a trip to town she had taken with other girls and the new faculty and campus. The faculty was young this upcoming session and she said the campus was being built slowly. She mentioned some news she had heard from others and asked her mother about mutual acquaintances.
- [Letter from Paul Osterhout to John Patterson and Junia Roberts Osterhout, November 3, 1881]
- Letter from Paul Osterhout to his parents, John Patterson and Junia Roberts Osterhout, about his work in Lovelady, Texas He wrote about telegraphing and the train station in town. A large group of soldiers and a convict train passed through town recently. He asked how the family's livestock were doing with the danger the train in town posed to the animals.
- [Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, November 26, 1880]
- Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to her mother, Junia Roberts Osterhout. She wrote her mother to update her on life at school. Gertrude mentioned the Thanksgiving dinner they had at school and time she had been spent with her brother, Paul. She had started learning to crochet and was excited about being able to go home in a few weeks for Christmas.
- [Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, November 17, 1880]
- Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout. She wrote to her father to update him on her life at school. She told him about the bad weather they'd been having, a teacher that took supper with them that evening, and her studies. She informed him of her Latin exam and that her brother Paul had arrived in town. At the end, she asked when she should come home for Christmas.
- [Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to Ora Osterhout, November 9, 1880]
- Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to her sister, Ora Osterhout. She wrote to her sister to update her on her school life. Gertrude mentioned how some girls at her school had pretended to be ghosts, a lesson she had to write to teach in one of her classes, and other small bits of news. She asked if her sister had written a letter to Santa Claus yet and if their mother was going to write her.
- [Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, November 4, 1880]
- Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to her father, John Patterson Osterhout. She wrote to update her father on her life at school. Gertrude informed him of her report of her grades and the two demerits she received for mistakes in housekeeping. She mentioned an incident where the girls scared a new boarder and another where the other girls were not allowed to go to a nearby party, so they lit firecrackers to attract the boys.
- [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 John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout and Family, November 2, 1879]
- Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout, and family with news from Belton, Texas. He claimed to be lonesome because his wife and two youngest daughters were visiting family in Pennsylvania and their eldest son Paul had moved out. He told her about how the remaining children at home were doing and shared other pieces of news from Belton. The letter ended with him prompting her to write more and to send notice before she starts for home. Included is an envelope addressed to "Mrs. J. P. Osterhout."
- [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 Pastor G. S. Bailey to Sarah Osterhout, November 17, 1876]
- Letter from Pastor G. S. Bailey to Sarah Osterhout. The letter served as an invitation to a Baptist Centennial in Pittson, Pennsylvania. Sarah's mother was one of the first persons baptized at the church, and the pastor said he wanted Sarah and any guests she might bring to attend.
- [Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Sarah Osterhout, November 21, 1876]
- Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his mother, Sarah Osterhout. He wrote his mother to tell her that his children are in good health and that Junia is recovering from an illness. Also, he and his son Paul are planning to start a ranching business with their sheep.
- [Letter from Paul Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, November 24, 1875]
- Letter from Paul Osterhout to his father, John Patterson Osterhout. He wrote to his father at the request of his mother. He updated his father on the status of their land, animals, and the family's health. The letter ended with the news that a man named Ed had been stabbed, but was alive.
- [Letter from Paul Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, November 19, 1875]
- Letter from Paul Osterhout to his father, John Patterson Osterhout. He wrote to his father because his mother was sick with a cold and unable to write. Paul a brief summary of local news that included recent deaths and a musical performance that was happening soon.
- [Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, November 13, 1875]
- Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout. He wrote to his wife while he traveled and worked as a judge. In the letter, he gave her news of his health, those he was traveling with, and where he was headed to next. He told her he was anxious to return home and be with his family.
- [Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, November 9, 1875]
- Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout, discussing his travels through Texas. John served as a district judge and was traveling with several lawyers. He told Junia he had arrived at his most recent destination safely and hoped that she and the children were well.
- [Letter from Junia Roberts, John Jeremiah, and Paul Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, November 7, 1875]
- Letter from Junia Roberts, John Jeremiah, and Paul Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout. The letter started out with Junia writing. She wrote very briefly about how she missed her husband. When she had to tend to the baby, her and John Patterson's son, John Jeremiah, finished writing the letter. He told his father how the hogs, cows, and sheep were doing and that they had purchased more corn and cotton-seed for the animals. On the back of the letter, Paul Osterhout, the eldest son, finished writing the letter. He mentioned a man who had been arrested for murder and that the accused was out on bail. In the post script, Paul asked if he could have a party for his 16th birthday.
- [Letter from Junia Roberts Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, November 4, 1874]
- Letter from Junia Roberts Osterhout to her husband, John Patterson Osterhout. She wrote her husband a short letter to let him know how things were going at home while he traveled abroad. She told him that their children were well, although their baby had had a fever recently, and updated him about a family friend.
- [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 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, 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, 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, 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 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 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, 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 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 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 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.
- [Appointment of John Patterson Osterhout as Attorney to Hazel P. Ford]
- Appointment of John Patterson Osterhout as Hazel P. Ford's attorney to allow him to receive bounty and law warrants that were due to Ford for military services. At the bottom of the document, a clerk verified that the statement was signed.