Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his brother discussing brief news about him and his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout. He sent gifts to some friends and that he hoped they arrived safely. He had begun constructing a kitchen and dining room for his home and asked that his brother try to locate some seeds that were misplaced somewhere.

Letter from David Osterhout to his brother, Orlando Osterhout, discussing his family. His children had gotten well after having the measles and he said they were doing well after moving to Texas. The hot weather was making it difficult for David to work and he wished he had money to buy cattle and sheep to lighten his work load. He hoped his letter found Orlando well and wanted to hear from him soon.

Copy of a transcript of a letter from Ramón Músquiz, on March 29, 1831, discussing two foreigners who came to Texas recently.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin, on November 29, 1828, explaining that the Comanches have not heard of the son of a chief being murdered.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry to James E. B. Austin encouraging James to visit Missouri with his wife, and passing along news that many of the papers documenting Stephen F. Austin's business with Col. Anthony Butler were lost when Woodson's house burned down.

Copy of transcript for a letter from James Austin to Stephen F. Austin, on March 29, 1829, offering a brief report on a variety of matters including a land deal between Mr. Battles and Doc. Knuckols, James' desire to build a home, his missing mare, and John Austin running his boat aground.