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[Letter to General, December 12, 1851]
Letter from unknown to general discussing the author's travels from Pennsylvania to the South. He detailed the route he took through Pennsylvania and where he made stops, including Philadelphia and Delaware county.
Date:
December 12, 1851
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Sarah Osterhout, December 21, 1851]
Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his mother, Sarah Osterhout, discussing his safe arrival to Bellville, Texas. He told her he might be staying there for a few months and starting a school, but was unsure. He promised to write her a longer letter soon and let her know the mail only came through once a week.
Date:
December 21, 1851
Creator:
Osterhout, John Patterson
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Junia Roberts Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, December 4, 1870]
Letter from Junia Roberts Osterhout to her husband, John Patterson Osterhout. She wrote a short letter to update her husband on what was happening at home with their children. She hoped that he would be home soon and that she would receive a letter from him shortly.
Date:
December 4, 1870
Creator:
Osterhout, Junia Roberts
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Junia Roberts Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, December 3, 1871]
Letter from Junia Roberts Osterhout to her husband, John Patterson Osterhout. Junia wrote about how their baby had not been feeling well and asked how his recent trips between towns had gone. Included in the letter are other small bits of news.
Date:
December 3, 1871
Creator:
Osterhout, Junia Roberts
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, December 6, 1871]
Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout. He wrote his wife to let her know how his recent traveling had gone. He mentioned a group of Indians that had been sighted on the road. He asked his wife for more news from home regarding her and their children.
Date:
December 6, 1871
Creator:
Osterhout, John Patterson
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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to Paul Osterhout, December 3, 1879]
Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to her brother, Paul Osterhout, discussing family news in Belton, Texas. Because their mother has been wanting to see Paul ever since she returned from Pennsylvania, Gertrude hopes he will be able to return for Christmas. Gertrude told him that she had been appointed assistant conductor of a local temperance club. Gertrude ended the letter early because there were visitors at her home.
Date:
December 3, 1879
Creator:
Osterhout, Gertrude
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Letter from Mary Chamberlin to Paul Osterhout, December 22, 1883]
Letter from Mary Chamberlin to Paul Osterhout regarding a photograph that was sent to her. She thanked him for it and asked if his sister, Gertrude, would be able to come down for a visit. Included is an envelope addressed to "Paul Osterhout."
Date:
December 22, 1883
Creator:
Chamberlin, Mary
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ora Osterhout to Paul Osterhout, December 17, 1883]
Letter from Ora Osterhout to her brother, Paul Osterhout, with news from home. She told him that they were busy making winter clothes and preparing for Christmas. Ora let him know about a wedding that happened recently and their brother, Jeremiah, might be scheduling a wedding soon.
Date:
December 17, 1883
Creator:
Osterhout, Ora
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 H. J. Bardwell to John Patterson Osterhout, December 5, 1896]
Letter from H. J. Bardwell to John Patterson Osterhout regarding questions he had about the Osterhout family. He asked John where an older member of the family was born and who her parents were so he could trace the family farther back.
Date:
December 5, 1896
Creator:
Bardwell, H. J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Gertrude Osterhout, December 4, 1880]
Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his daughter, Gertrude Osterhout, discussing life at home. He wrote of a child that had died and that some of the family had gone to the burial. He then discussed in his letter how Gertrude and her brother, Paul, would be returning home.
Date:
December 4, 1880
Creator:
Osterhout, John Patterson
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ora Osterhout to Gertrude Osterhout, December 8, 1880]
Letter from Ora Osterhout to her sister, Gertrude Osterhout, discussing daily life in Belton, Texas. She gave Gertrude news about a recent death in town and about friends that wanted to send their love to Gertrude. She mentioned that their mother, Junia, had started a letter to their brother, Paul, but was unsure when it would be finished.
Date:
December 8, 1880
Creator:
Osterhout, Ora
System:
The Portal to Texas History