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[Certificate of Appointment to Postmaster for John Patterson Osterhout]
Certificate of appointment to Postmaster by President Chester Alan Arthur for John Patterson Osterhout. The certificate was signed by the President and the Postmaster General, Walter Q. Gresham. It certified John to work as Postmaster in Belton, Texas.
Date:
May 15, 1884
Creator:
Arthur, Chester Alan
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pastor G. S. Bailey to Sarah Osterhout, November 17, 1876]
Letter from Pastor G. S. Bailey to Sarah Osterhout. The letter served as an invitation to a Baptist Centennial in Pittson, Pennsylvania. Sarah's mother was one of the first persons baptized at the church, and the pastor said he wanted Sarah and any guests she might bring to attend.
Date:
November 17, 1876
Creator:
Bailey, G. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Paster G. S. Bailey to Sarah Osterhout, December 21, 1876]
Postcard from Pastor G. S. Bailey to Sarah Osterhout. The postcard detailed the information for the Baptist Centennial at Pittston, Pennsylvania.
Date:
December 1876
Creator:
Bailey, G. S.
Object Type:
Postcard
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.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. J. Bardwell to John Patterson Osterhout, December 8, 1896]
Letter from H. J. Bardwell to his cousin, John Patterson Osterhout, regarding their family tree. Bardwell had been spending his time in the library trying to trace the Osterhout family back to the first settler and shared what he had found so far. He asked John for clarification on what he had told Bardwell about the family before and hoped to hear back soon.
Date:
December 8, 1896
Creator:
Bardwell, H. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter of Appointment to Notary Public for John Patterson Osterhout]
Letter of appointment to Public Notary for John Patterson Osterhout for the county of Austin. It was signed by the governor of Texas, Peter Hansborough Bell, and the Secretary of State.
Date:
October 20, 1853
Creator:
Bell, Peter Hansborough
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Passport to Travel for James E. Flowers]
Passport to travel for James E. Flowers issued by David G. Burnet under the power of the Republic of Texas. The passport entitled Mr. Flowers, a citizen of the republic, to pass freely.
Date:
October 6, 1836
Creator:
Burnet, David G.
Object Type:
Text
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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mary P. and H. J. Chamberlin to Ora Osterhout, January 21, 1882]
Letter from Mary P and H. J. Chamberlin to Ora Osterhout regarding news she had heard from the Osterhouts. Mary appreciated hearing from the family and told Ora that they should take good care of their mother. She included other small bits of gossip. Her husband wrote his own brief letter on the back and expressed his gratitude for the Osterhouts.
Date:
January 21, 1882
Creator:
Chamberlin, Mary P. & Chamberlin, H. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. B. Convers to Gertrude Osterhout, October 8, 1884]
Letter from E. B. Convers to his cousin, Gertrude Osterhout, regarding news he had heard about her health. He was glad to hear she had recovered from being sick and mentioned a dispute that seemed to be going on between him and a mutual acquaintance. He told her that he would be heading to Washington for work soon. Included is an envelope addressed to "Miss Gertrude Osterhout."
Date:
October 8, 1884
Creator:
Convers, E. B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. B. Convers to his Cousin, August 15, 1884]
Letter from E. B. Convers to his cousin regarding a matter that has upset him. The full details of the event are unclear and he moved on to write about his work in the office and about his ideas for his next summer vacation.
Date:
August 15, 1884
Creator:
Convers, E. B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. C. Crain to William McKinley, March 10, 1897]
Letter from J. C. Crain, the chairman of the 19th Senatorial district in Texas, to President William McKinley regarding John Patterson Osterhout applying to become the postmaster of Belton, Texas. Crain wrote of how highly he thought of John and recommended him for the position.
Date:
March 10, 1897
Creator:
Crain, J. C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate of Appointment to Notary Public for John Patterson Osterhout]
Certificate of appointment to Notary Public by Charles Allen Culberson, governor of Texas, for John Patterson Osterhout. The certificate was signed by the Secretary of State and the governor of Texas. It allowed John to work in this office in Bell County.
Date:
1899~
Creator:
Cuberson, Charles Allen
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. W. Culver, Jr. to John Patterson Osterhout, March 27, 1899]
Letter from W. W. Culver Jr. to John Patterson Osterhout regarding recent events. Culver told him that he had been very sick, but had recovered and that he was going to see an acquaintance of John's daughter. Included is an envelope addressed to "J. P. Osterhout Esq." and there is an image of a steel range and furnace.
Date:
March 27, 1899
Creator:
Culver, W. W., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ellen Lawson Dabbs to John Patterson Osterhout, March 6, 1899]
Letter from Ellen Lawson Dabbs to John Patterson Osterhout about her daughter, Junia. She told him how she found the name and that she named her daughter that because she could convince no one else to use that name for their child. She ended her letter by writing that she had gone to Austin, Texas because she was interested in the Girl's Industrial School. Included is an envelope addressed to "Judge J. P. Osterhout."
Date:
March 6, 1899
Creator:
Dabbs, Ellen Lawson
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Acceptance Card for the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution for Ora Osterhout]
Acceptance card for the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution for Ora Osterhout. Her membership was officially accepted March 6, 1906 and is missing the signature of the recording secretary general.
Date:
March 17, 1906
Creator:
Daughters of the American Revolution
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Application for the National Society United States Daughters of the American Revolution]
Application for membership to the National Society United States Daughters of the American Revolution for Ora Osterhout by claim of her relation to Jeremiah Osterhout. The application details her genealogy and Jeremiah's service during the American Revolution.
Date:
March 3, 1906
Creator:
Daughters of the American Revolution
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. A. DeWitt to Junia Roberts Osterhout, January 4, 1880]
Letter from M. A. DeWitt to sister regarding family affairs. DeWitt told her about how nearby relatives were doing and about a wedding that had occurred recently.
Date:
January 4, 1880
Creator:
DeWitt, M. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. A. DeWitt to Junia Roberts Osterhout, March 12, 1871]
Letter from M. A. DeWitt to her sister, Junia Roberts Osterhout. She wrote to tell Junia what her children and mother had been up to recently. She mentioned her children's education and other bits of local news. An envelope addressed to Mrs. J. P. Osterhout is included.
Date:
March 12, 1871
Creator:
DeWitt, M. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Indian Affairs: Speech of Hon. Edward Degener, of Texas, delivered in the House of Representatives, January 21, 1871.
Text of a speech by a Texas Representative to the U.S. House of Representatives regarding acts committed by Indians against people living in certain counties of Texas, including the number of persons killed, injured, or kidnapped, and property stolen. The speech references a bill drafted to address the issue, titled "A bill for the better protection of the frontiers of Texas" and includes some dialogue with other Representatives.
Date:
1871
Creator:
Degener, Edward, 1809-1890
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Indian Affairs: Speech of Hon. Edward Degener, of Texas, delivered in the House of Representatives, January 21, 1871.
Text of a speech by a Texas Representative to the U.S. House of Representatives regarding acts committed by Indians against people living in certain counties of Texas, including the number of persons killed, injured, or kidnapped, and property stolen. The speech references a bill drafted to address the issue, titled "A bill for the better protection of the frontiers of Texas" and includes some dialogue with other Representatives.
Date:
1871
Creator:
Degener, Edward, 1809-1890
Object Type:
Pamphlet
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.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Drayton to William McKinley, February 19, 1897]
Letter from E. M. Drayton to President William McKinley regarding John Patterson Osterhout applying for the position of postmaster in Belton, Texas. He wrote that he could think of no one better to fill the position.
Date:
February 19, 1897
Creator:
Drayton, E. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ann Farman to John Patterson Osterhout, August 18, 1898]
Letter from Ann Farman to her brother, John Patterson Osterhout, regarding the passing of John's wife, Junia. Ann wrote how they were fortunate to have children around to comfort them when their spouse's died. She told them they had many visitors recently and that she was hearing of a lot of deaths in the Farman family. Included is an envelope addressed to "Hon. J. P. Osterhout."
Date:
August 18, 1898
Creator:
Farman, Ann
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History