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[Letter from C. F. Hurlbut to John Patterson Osterhout, July 22, 1877] (open access)

[Letter from C. F. Hurlbut to John Patterson Osterhout, July 22, 1877]

Letter from C. F. Hurlbut to John Patterson Osterhout. He wrote John to find out whether or not John still lived in Belton, Texas. Hurlbut wished to receive news of how John and his family were doing. Included is an envelope addressed to "Hon. J. P. Osterhout."
Date: July 22, 1877
Creator: Hurlbut. C. F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Paul Osterhout, August 22, 1878] (open access)

[Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Paul Osterhout, August 22, 1878]

Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his son, Paul Osterhout. John wrote to his son from his visit with his mother. He mentioned a few land deals he wanted to look into and that his mother offered to give him his father's old desk. John showed interest in starting up a sheep ranch. In the post-script, John said that an aunt might not have much longer to live.
Date: August 22, 1878
Creator: Osterhout, John Patterson
System: The Portal to Texas History