[Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, August 5, 1873] (open access)

[Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, August 5, 1873]

Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout. He wrote his wife a brief letter from a car going from Waco to Bremond, Texas. In his letter, he related to his wife the expenses he has incurred on his trip so far and let her know that their daughter, Ora, was doing well.
Date: August 5, 1873
Creator: Osterhout, John Patterson
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Paul Osterhout, December 5, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Paul Osterhout, December 5, 1879]

Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his son, Paul Osterhout, discussing local news from Belton, Texas. He informed Paul that if he came home for Christmas he would give him molasses. Also, he also updated him about various family members and farm animals and shared other pieces of news. Included is an envelope addressed to "Paul Osterhout."
Date: December 5, 1879
Creator: Osterhout, John Patterson
System: The Portal to Texas History