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[Certificate of Appointment to Notary Public for John Patterson Osterhout]
Certificate of appointment to Notary Public in Austin County, Texas for John Patterson Osterhout. The certificate was signed by the Texas governor, Hardin Runners Runnels, and the Secretary of State, J. S. Anderson.
Date:
February 1, 1858
Creator:
Runnels, Hardin Richard
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Libbie to Junia Roberts Osterhout, March 1, 1869]
Letter from Libbie to her aunt, Junia Roberts Osterhout, about life in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Libbie wrote of a recent, elegant wedding she had attended and some of the fashion she had been seeing recently. At school, she got held after for breaking one of the rules. The letter closed when it became too late for her to continue writing. Included is an envelope addressed to "Mrs. J. P. Osterhout."
Date:
March 1, 1869
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Paul Osterhout, December 1, 1879]
Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his son, Paul Osterhout, discussing family news in Belton, Texas. John's wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout, and two daughters returned from visiting family in Pennsylvania. He wrote about the state of his cattle and chickens and how he was tending to them. The letter ended with John hoping that Paul would join them for Christmas. Included is an envelope addressed to "Paul Osterhout."
Date:
December 1, 1879
Creator:
Osterhout, John Patterson
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mary to her Sister, June 1, 1886]
Letter from Mary to her sister regarding family news. There was a recent death in the family and Mary let her sister know that their parents' health was well while they were mourning. She gave details for the funeral in order to answer questions her sister had.
Date:
June 1, 1886
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George and Elta Osterhout to E. Osterhout, December 1, 1892]
Letter from E. Osterhout to George E. and Elta Osterhout concerning a package that was sent to the couple. The author planned to send money to help them furnish a room. Included is an envelope addressed to "Geo E. Osterhout."
Date:
December 1, 1892
Creator:
Osterhout, E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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."
Date:
November 1, 1897
Creator:
Wheelock, J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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.
Date:
November 1, 1880
Creator:
Osterhout, Gertrude
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History