[Letter from J. Z. Miller, February 16, 1897] (open access)

[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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Robinson to John Patterson Osterhout, February 17, 1897] (open access)

[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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. M. Law to William McKinley, February 15, 1897] (open access)

[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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Drayton to William McKinley, February 19, 1897] (open access)

[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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to George E. Osterhout, February 13, 1899] (open access)

[Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to George E. Osterhout, February 13, 1899]

Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to her cousin, George E. Osterhout, discussing a loan. Gertrude wanted to borrow a few hundred dollars from George and would be grateful if he would lend it. She intended to write him a longer letter when the weather improved. Included is an envelope addressed "Mr. Geo. E. Osterhout."
Date: February 13, 1899
Creator: Osterhout, Gertrude
System: The Portal to Texas History