[Letter from Paul Osterhout to John Patterson and Junia Roberts Osterhout, May 27, 1881] (open access)

[Letter from Paul Osterhout to John Patterson and Junia Roberts Osterhout, May 27, 1881]

Letter from Paul Osterhout to his parents, John Patterson and Junia Roberts Osterhout. He thanked his family for a recent letter he received from home. Paul described parts of a composition he prepared to give at a commencement ceremony and sent his father a copy of the speech. He mentioned some activities that were going on at the school, including a baseball game and a concert, and insisted that his father or mother try to visit. Included is an envelope addressed to "J. P. Osterhout."
Date: May 27, 1881
Creator: Osterhout, Paul
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Brenham Daily Banner. (Brenham, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 126, Ed. 1 Friday, May 27, 1881 (open access)

Brenham Daily Banner. (Brenham, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 126, Ed. 1 Friday, May 27, 1881

Daily newspaper from Brenham, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: May 27, 1881
Creator: Rankin, John G. & Levin
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History