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[An invitation to a wedding.] (open access)

[An invitation to a wedding.]

Copy of an invitation to a wedding. Invitation reads: Mr. And Mrs. J.H.P. Davis announce the marriage of their daughter Mary E. to Mr. Albert P. George, Wednesday, October the seventh, eighteen hundred and ninety six. Richmond, Texas. At Home after November the first. Richmond, Texas.
Date: October 7, 1896
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. J. Bardwell to John Patterson Osterhout, December 8, 1896] (open access)

[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.
Date: December 8, 1896
Creator: Bardwell, H. J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. J. Bardwell to John Patterson Osterhout, December 5, 1896] (open access)

[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.
Date: December 5, 1896
Creator: Bardwell, H. J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ora Osterhout to her Family, November 22, 1822] (open access)

[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."
Date: November 22, 1896
Creator: Osterhout, Ora
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter Linnet Moore, March 26, 1896] (open access)

[Letter Linnet Moore, March 26, 1896]

Letter from Teddie to Linnet Moore in which the author notes that they have not kept up their correspondence well and wishes she would come and visit. She tells Linnet about the new Methodist minister named Miller and two of his children.
Date: March 26, 1896
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from J. M. Bryan to C. B. Moore, April 1, 1896]CBM_2083-006-002 (open access)

[Letter from J. M. Bryan to C. B. Moore, April 1, 1896]CBM_2083-006-002

Letter from J. M. Bryan to C. B. Moore that says the registered letter had returned and that no such office is in the state.
Date: April 1, 1896
Creator: Bryan, J. M.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Alice Griffin to Mary, Linnet, and Charles B. Moore, June 29, 1896] (open access)

[Letter from Alice Griffin to Mary, Linnet, and Charles B. Moore, June 29, 1896]

Letter from Alice Griffin to the Charles B. Moore family. She writes that she is unwell and able to do little but tend to the baby. She says that Florence Dodd is unwell and Florence and her husband Tobe are having a hard time financially. She describes her baby, Lillian Griffin. Included with the letter are swatches of fabric that she has used to make clothing.
Date: June 29, 1896
Creator: Griffin, Alice
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Alice Griffin to Mary, Linnet, and Charles B. Moore, October 11, 1896] (open access)

[Letter from Alice Griffin to Mary, Linnet, and Charles B. Moore, October 11, 1896]

Letter from Alice Griffin to the Moore family in which she up dates them on the health of her family and friends; going to Plano; fixing up an old buggy; and the choice of cloth for Lillian's cloak. She included swatches of the cloth in the letter.
Date: October 11, 1896
Creator: Griffin, Alice
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from John K. Strecker, Jr. to Josephine Bahl, October 12, 1896] (open access)

[Letter from John K. Strecker, Jr. to Josephine Bahl, October 12, 1896]

Letter written to Josephine Bahl from John K. Strecker, Jr. in which Strecker, Jr. discusses the upcoming election and his support for William McKinley and the Republican party. He later goes on to talk about dances he attended and says that a woman named Gertrude said that "nearly everybody thought that I was the prettiest dancer."
Date: October 12, 1896
Creator: Strecker, John K., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George L. Meyer to Josephine Bahl, August 17, 1896] (open access)

[Letter from George L. Meyer to Josephine Bahl, August 17, 1896]

Letter written to Josephine Bahl from George L. Meyer while Josephine was in Mascoutah, Illinois visiting relatives. Meyer says that he will be visiting Mascoutah soon and wants to eat with her in the morning; he also mentions the fact someone sent him a letter and he wants to talk to her about the sender.
Date: August 17, 1896
Creator: Meyer, George L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter John K. Strecker, Jr. to Josephine Bahl, April 3, 1896] (open access)

[Letter John K. Strecker, Jr. to Josephine Bahl, April 3, 1896]

Letter written to Josephine Bahl from John K. Strecker, Jr. concerning his affection for her and no other: "Must the thought always find birth in your mind that I love another?" He later tells her that "you of all girls have respect for my hobbies, my animals and books."
Date: April 3, 1896
Creator: Strecker, John K., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John K. Strecker, Jr. to Josephine Bahl, August 22, 1896] (open access)

[Letter from John K. Strecker, Jr. to Josephine Bahl, August 22, 1896]

Letter written to Josephine Bahl from John K. Strecker, Jr. This letter discusses his recent bout of sickness and the fact that his doctor says he should not read or write. John also relays information on her relatives in Waco who were recovering from scarlatina: "Leda, boy, and Blon are all nearly well...they merely had a light form of scarlatina."
Date: August 22, 1896
Creator: Strecker, John K., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sanger Bros. to Mr. A.M. Monteith - September 30, 1896] (open access)

[Letter from Sanger Bros. to Mr. A.M. Monteith - September 30, 1896]

Letter written to Mr. A.M. Monteith in Belton, Texas from Sanger Bros. in Waco, Texas, concerning an issue with a Mr. Castles and ongoing correspondence with him.
Date: September 30, 1896
Creator: Sanger Bros.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. F. Hicks to Dr. Joseph Pound, September, 22, 1896] (open access)

[Letter from A. F. Hicks to Dr. Joseph Pound, September, 22, 1896]

Letter from A. F. Hicks to Major J. M. Pound Brigade Surgeon saying that he will not be able to come visit due to his "expecting a telegram from [Hick's] Ranch and may have to leave for there at any moment."
Date: September 22, 1896
Creator: Hicks, A. F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John K. Strecker, Jr. to Josephine Bahl, January 5th, 1896] (open access)

[Letter from John K. Strecker, Jr. to Josephine Bahl, January 5th, 1896]

Letter written to Josephine Bahl from John K. Strecker, Jr. regarding the poultry show at his exhibit on a Thursday night. He says to her that if she hasn't "made an engagement for next Sunday night with J. L. remember me."
Date: January 5, 1896
Creator: Strecker, John K., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John K. Strecker, Jr. to Josephine Bahl, August 12, 1896] (open access)

[Letter from John K. Strecker, Jr. to Josephine Bahl, August 12, 1896]

Letter written to Josephine Bahl from John K. Strecker, Jr. discussing his recent visit to her family members in Waco, Texas; her relatives had been struck by the Scarlet Fever and their house was quarantined. Later in the letter he discusses his recent publication of one of his articles on a Florida bird."
Date: August 12, 1896
Creator: Strecker, John K., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Song Lyrics Created by John Greaves to Josephine Bahl, July 25, 1896] (open access)

[Song Lyrics Created by John Greaves to Josephine Bahl, July 25, 1896]

Song lyrics written by John Greaves to Josephine Bahl entitled: "Try Me Once Again." A few lines in the chorus section read: "Remember the promise I made to you while driving in the lane the letter I did write you..."
Date: July 25, 1896
Creator: Greaves, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John K. Streger, Jr. to Josephine Bahl, November 10, 1896] (open access)

[Letter from John K. Streger, Jr. to Josephine Bahl, November 10, 1896]

Letter written to Josephine Bahl from John K. Strecker, Jr. describing the events of Election Day in Waco; much of his activity took place at the Republican Headquarters. He goes on to describe the dance that he attended where he was given excellent comments on his dancing skills.
Date: November 10, 1896
Creator: Strecker, John K., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John K. Strecker, Jr. to Josephine Bahl, August 1896] (open access)

[Letter from John K. Strecker, Jr. to Josephine Bahl, August 1896]

Letter written to Josephine Bahl from John K. Strecker, Jr. describing events taking place in Waco. He spends part of the letter talking about a woman named Gertrude saying: "she is just the right height for me."
Date: August 1896
Creator: Strecker, John K., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E.R. Cotham to K.K. Legett - January 14, 1896] (open access)

[Letter from E.R. Cotham to K.K. Legett - January 14, 1896]

Letter written to K.K. Legett from E.R. Cotham regarding Della Harris's interest in land.
Date: January 14, 1896
Creator: Cotham, E. R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Wedding invitation to the Mary Davis and Albert P. George wedding] (open access)

[Wedding invitation to the Mary Davis and Albert P. George wedding]

Wedding invitation on off-white paper which reads: "Mr. & Mrs. J.H.P. Davis announce the marriage of their daughter Mary E. to Mr. Albert P. George. Wednesday, October the seventh, eighteen hundred and ninety six. Richmond, Texas. At Home after November the first, Richmond, Texas."
Date: October 7, 1896
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Deed For Lot No. 1 in Pleasanton] (open access)

[Deed For Lot No. 1 in Pleasanton]

Letter from F. M. Mansfield and J. N. Murphey to A. G. Martin containing the deed for Lot No. 1 in Pleasanton, Texas. The letter concerns the transferring of a deed for land in Pleasanton, Texas by the First Baptist Church. Also attached to the letter is a form signed by a notary public.
Date: February 26, 1896
Creator: Mansfield, F. M. & Murphey, J. N.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. W. Neal to C. C. Cox, February 5, 1896] (open access)

[Letter from M. W. Neal to C. C. Cox, February 5, 1896]

Letter from M. W. Neal to C. C. Cox discussing a shipment of seeds, and asking if Cox could inform him of the whereabouts of a Conroe resident against whom his company has a claim. Envelope is included.
Date: February 5, 1896
Creator: Neal, M. W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from V. E. Simmons to C. C. Clarke, September 1, 1896] (open access)

[Letter from V. E. Simmons to C. C. Clarke, September 1, 1896]

Letter from V. E. Simmons to C. C. Cox applying for a teaching position at his school.
Date: September 1, 1896
Creator: Simmons, V. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History