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Deed of land, 1895
Deed transferring land from Mary Jones, Samuel E. Jones, Sallie S. Ashe, and R.G. Ash to J.P. Magee.
Date:
1895
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Meredith A. Sullivan to Chapin M. Seley - August 26, 1895]
Letter written to Chapin M. Seley of Chicago, Illinois from Meredith A. Sullivan of Waco, Texas, offering advice about how to improve his health.
Date:
August 26, 1895
Creator:
Sullivan, Meredith A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. F. Newman to Henry Sayles, January 25, 1895]
Letter from J. F. Newman to Henry Sayles requesting abstracts as they cannot be found on the rolls. Newman believes there to be 627 acres not rendered in Mitchell Company.
Date:
January 25, 1895
Creator:
Newman, J. F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to J. F. Newman, January 31, 1895]
Letter from Henry Sayles to J. F. Newman discussing taxes.
Date:
January 31, 1895
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. M. Trueheart & Co. to W. K. McAlpine, December 5, 1895]
Letter from the H. M. Trueheart & Company sent to Col. William K. McAlpine informing him of property taxes still owed for the year of 1895. A handwritten note from the Trueheart Company in the bottom right corner marks the bill as paid.
Date:
December 5, 1895
Creator:
H. M. Trueheart & Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to John Jeremiah Osterhout, December 10, 1895]
Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his son, John Jeremiah Osterhout, with news from his family. His older son, Paul, was living poorly, but was about to make a fortune. His wife, Junia, believed she was sick again and the family was trying to make her rest. He let Jeremiah know that his daughter was doing well and wanted to see him.
Date:
December 10, 1895
Creator:
Osterhout, John Patterson
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Silas O. Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, February 18, 1895]
Letter from Silas O. Osterhout to his cousin, John Patterson Osterhout, about tracing the family line of Osterhout. Silas believed that if they did, they would be able to gain a great deal in inheritance. Included is an envelope addressed to "J. P. Osterhout ESQ."
Date:
February 18, 1895
Creator:
Osterhout, Silas O.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. B. Dickson to John Patterson Osterhout, February 13, 1895]
Letter from A. B. Dickson to John Patterson Osterhout regarding a recent trip to Texas. Dickson planned to buy land in Texas and wanted to speak with John and visit him next time he visited the state. Included is an envelope addressed to "Hon. John P. Osterhout."
Date:
February 13, 1895
Creator:
Dickson, A. B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Hill to Gertrude Osterhout, December 7, 1895]
Letter from John Hill to Gertrude Osterhout updating her about his life in Brazil. He was glad to hear she was well and told Gertrude about mutual acquaintances that he had heard from. The letter concluded with him describing how he was doing and the area he was residing in. Included is an envelope addressed to "Miss Gertie Osterhout."
Date:
December 7, 1895
Creator:
Hill, John
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate of birth of Julia Ann Pratt]
certificate of birth of Julia Ann Pratt born January 5, 1895 in Denton TX. Father William Clark Pratt of Kentucky, (Clerk at County Clerk's Office) and Nannie Ann Jones, from Texas (housewife) (#2 of 4 documents that were bound together)
Date:
January 5, 1895
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Will H. McGee to C. B. Moore, May 17, 1895]
Will is enjoying good health with Alfred May cooking for him. He visited Alice and saw Birdie and Frank. He is building a cabin for Mr. Holder and he lost some lambs this past winter. He is thinking of selling Birdie's sow and piglets. If he can get enough work done over the summer, he wants to go visit in the fall. Moore's subscription went out and Will received the news that the money made it there okay. He talks about the troupe he is in and how they can see the play he is part of. He sends some of the lines of the play he stars in to Linnet.
Date:
May 17, 1895
Creator:
McGee, Will H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from C. B. Moore to Linnet, May 26, 1895]
Henry is doing better. Mariah is sending a letter with more details. John sold two loads of corn. He mentions the dreary weather they have had and the state of the crops. They wells have been drying up, some people are digging farther for water. Her mother visited Mrs. Priest. Rucker writes about Henry's health and weather also. He mentions Alice's marriage.
Date:
May 26, 1895
Creator:
Moore, C. B. & Rucker, J. S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from C. B. Moore to Linnet, May 23, 1895]
He is glad to hear she is having a good time. He advises her to take advice from Serena and to spend time with Solomon and Lila. He mentions that Henry is not doing well. He talks about the lack of rain. He mentions what John, Daisy, and Mrs. Priest have been doing. Old Uncle Aleck Buchly got married. Mr. Rose has the chills and Mr. Hill will teach next at the school. He is going to let her stay til Emmet's school closes and he hopes she will behave herself.
Date:
May 23, 1895
Creator:
Moore, C. B.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Linnet Moore to C. B. Moore, May 27, 1895]
Linnet is with her cousin Nettie, she visited her cousin Serena. She was with her cousin Lila last week. She asks her cousin Maria about Elisha. She went on a trip to Kingston the other night. She asks how she is to get home.
Date:
May 27, 1895
Creator:
Moore, Linnet
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter to Charles and Mary Moore, May 27, 1895]
She writes that she went with Maggie and Mr. Rucker to see Mrs. Lewis. Maggie went to see Linnet and brought Linnet home with her. She tells them the places Linnet has stayed in. They are enjoying having Linnet visit. She mentions that her health has improved. She was sorry to hear about Henry's illness. She was hoping they could come visit too.
Date:
May 27, 1895
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from C. B. Moore to Linnet, May 29, 1895]
He mentions the improvement of Henry's health. He did some plowing and her mother helped him with the bushels. He talks about the weather. Her mother has eggs and butter to take to town. He says that the small pox is still bad. The cases in McKinney he feels are lies spread by Dr. Wiliy. He sold his cow and mentions the foods they have. He discusses on how she will get home.
Date:
May 29, 1895
Creator:
Moore, C. B.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from J. S. Rucker, May 29, 1895]
He mentions Henry's state and that the doctor came to see him. He doesn't want to comment on Uncle Abe getting married. Buckley divided his property and money to his children. He talks about the weather and Charles planting. He mentions how good Henry's garden looks. He writes that Charley Hubbard is going to jail. John and Jennie stayed the night at his house and had dinner at C. B.'s. John and Sam also visited.
Date:
May 29, 1895
Creator:
Rucker, J. S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Alice Griffin to Charles, Mary and Linnet Moore, August 11, 1895]
She couldn't remember if she had responded and decided to write anyway. She mentions that Birdie skipped her horse lesson, which has only happened once before. The Dobbins had ice cream and shared some with them. She will try to finish the letter and was sorry to hear that Charles was unwell. She mentions her own health. She talks about the new cook they got and her daughter that keeps her company. Uncle Simon died. Aunt Bettie came and asked them to come visit soon. Her aunt sent her some fruit and she sent some back. She mentions the discussion of where her Grandmother will now live. She writes that she is worried over their horse Mollie. She mentions how Will never visits them or pays his debts and asks for advice from the Moores. She asks about Henry's health and if Carly Thompson is married. She sends samples of the dresses she is making.
Date:
August 11, 1895
Creator:
Griffin, Alice
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Matilda Dodd to Mr. Moore, Sis, and Linnet, September 10, 1895]
She hadn't heard from them and was worried. She hopes they are doing well and says that she is doing well. She mentions the weather and what she has been doing at Will's. Will has had some visitors. She mentions Birdie going to school and Alice looking better in health. She hasn't heard from Em and was wondering if they were coming to visit or not. She received news from Tobe. She asks that Mr. Moore write his family so she can receive news of them.
Date:
September 10, 1895
Creator:
Dodd, Matilda
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from J. M. Bryan and S. H. Coale, December 19, 1895]
The men estimate the estate of H. S. Moore at $27.00 an acre for farm land and pasture. They also estimate the rest at $18.00 an acre.
Date:
December 19, 1895
Creator:
Bryan, J. M. & Coale, S. H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from W. R. Abbot to Prof. Wm. M. Thornton, September 17, 1895]
Letter from W. R. Abbot to Prof. Wm. M. Thornton discussing a college recommendation letter for Daniel W. Kempner to attend University of Virginia.
Date:
September 17, 1895
Creator:
Abbot, W. R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence to Lucadia Pease from W.S. Porter (O. Henry)]
A letter to Lucadia Pease from W.S. Porter (O. Henry), who asks her for a loan with his printing office as collateral.
Date:
January 8, 1895
Creator:
Porter, William Sydney
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John K. Strecker, Jr. to Josephine Bahl, July 14, 1895]
Letter written to Josephine Bahl from John K. Strecker, Jr. responding to the congratulatory message sent by Bahl previously. He says at one point in the letter that he hoped to "have the opportunity to return your congratulations tenfold."
Date:
July 14, 1895
Creator:
Strecker, John K., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from de Zavala Jr to Adina June 19th 1895]
Response to Adina's request for family history
Date:
June 19, 1895
Creator:
de Zavala, Lorenzo, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History