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[Letter from Paul Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, February 17, 1881] (open access)

[Letter from Paul Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, February 17, 1881]

Letter from Paul Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout. He wrote of his studies at Baylor and night lectures he had been attending. He requested money from his father to purchase a new suit since he was low on funds and mentioned trains that were frequenting his father's area. Paul also asked for information regarding the family's animals because his father had purchased a new cow and the sheep would be sheared soon.
Date: February 17, 1881
Creator: Osterhout, Paul
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Paul Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, February 23, 1881] (open access)

[Letter from Paul Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, February 23, 1881]

Letter from Paul Osterhout from John Patterson Osterhout. Paul updated his father on how he was doing in his studies and had nothing out of the usual to tell him. He mentioned letters and money her received from other family members.
Date: February 23, 1881
Creator: Osterhout, Paul
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, February 6, 1881] (open access)

[Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, February 6, 1881]

Photocopy of a letter from Gertrude Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout. Gertrude wrote her mother to update her about her time at school. Among other news, she mentioned a funeral she attended, what the others were up to, and requested that her mother send her some things. Gertrude also told her mother how her brother, Paul, lied and snuck out to a dance.
Date: February 6, 1881
Creator: Osterhout, Gertrude
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, February 10, 1881] (open access)

[Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, February 10, 1881]

Photocopy of a letter from Gertrude Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout. Gertrude wrote to update her father on life at school. Among other small news, she mentioned a couple of incidences with fire that may lead to the suspension of a girl and the use of Gertrude's camphor by girls who have gotten sick. Her brother, Paul, was working to raise money to bring a guest lecturer to their schools.
Date: February 10, 1881
Creator: Osterhout, Gertrude
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, February 20, 1881] (open access)

[Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, February 20, 1881]

Photocopy of a letter from Gertrude Osterhout to her mother, Junia Roberts Osterhout, about her life at school. She mentioned a sociable she was getting ready to attend and how the other girls were worrying about what to wear. A music event was being held by the college and she had a new outfit made for the occasion. The letter appears to have ended abruptly.
Date: February 20, 1881
Creator: Osterhout, Gertrude
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Paul Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, February 3, 1881] (open access)

[Letter from Paul Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, February 3, 1881]

Letter from Paul Osterhout to his father, John Patterson Osterhout, discussing his time away from home at school. Paul wrote that he did not have much news to include other than a death that had happened at the school and that his sister, Gertrude, was doing well.
Date: February 3, 1881
Creator: Osterhout, Paul
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Paul Osterhout to John Patterson and Junia Roberts Osterhout, February 9, 1881] (open access)

[Letter from Paul Osterhout to John Patterson and Junia Roberts Osterhout, February 9, 1881]

Letter from Paul Osterhout to his parents, John Patterson and Junia Roberts Osterhout, discussing his time at Baylor College. Paul wrote that the only news he had was school-related and he told his parents about an upcoming lecture and a study group he participated in. He ended his letter by letting them know that the bills to pay for his education was sent home to his parents.
Date: February 9, 1881
Creator: Osterhout, Paul
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sarah Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout and Family, February 24, 1881] (open access)

[Letter from Sarah Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout and Family, February 24, 1881]

Letter from Sarah Osterhout to her sister, Junia Roberts Osterhout, and family with local news. Sarah wrote about photographs that had been taken and received, although she has not received the one of herself from the photographer yet. She gave Junia news of marriages and farm repairs. She wrote of a trip she made where she tried to speak to Junia's Congressman and how she tried to speak to the President when she visited the White House.
Date: February 24, 1881
Creator: Osterhout, Sarah
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, February 20, 1881] (open access)

[Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, February 20, 1881]

Photocopy of a letter from Gertrude Osterhout to her mother, Junia Roberts Osterhout, about her life at school. She mentioned a sociable she was getting ready to attend and how the other girls were worrying about what to wear. She mentioned events that were happening at school, including a music event and lectures she attended. Her brother, Paul, had received a joke Valentine's Day card and she promised to write her younger sister, Junia, soon.
Date: February 20, 1881
Creator: Osterhout, Gertrude
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Emily Hand to Adina de Zavala February 14th, 1881] (open access)

[Letter from Emily Hand to Adina de Zavala February 14th, 1881]

An affectionate letter regarding the welfare of the family
Date: February 14, 1881
Creator: Zavala, Emily West de, 1809-1882
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William Brown to W.A. Morris, February 23, 1881] (open access)

[Letter from William Brown to W.A. Morris, February 23, 1881]

Letter from Stephen H. Darden, State Comptroller to W.A. "Bud" Morris discussing credit owed and receipts that were turned in. Discusses receipts involving Levi Perryman, Mr. Perkins, and Judge Rugely.
Date: February 23, 1881
Creator: William Brown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from William Brown to W. A. Morris, February 23, 1881] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from William Brown to W. A. Morris, February 23, 1881]

Transcript of a letter from Stephen H. Darden, State Comptroller to W.A. "Bud" Morris discussing credit owed and receipts that were turned in. Discusses receipts involving Levi Perryman, Mr. Perkins, and Judge Rugely.
Date: February 23, 1881
Creator: William Brown
System: The UNT Digital Library