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[Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, October 24, 1973]
Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout. He wrote his wife a short letter to let her know he might be returning home for a week before returning to his work as a judge.
Date:
October 24, 1973
Creator:
Osterhout, John Patterson
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate of Appointment to Postmaster for John Patterson Osterhout]
Certificate of Appointment to Postmaster of Belton, Texas presented to John Patterson Osterhout. The document was signed by the president, Benjamin Harrison, and the postmaster general, John Wanamaker. He was able to hold the position until the end of the next session of the Senate.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Wanamaker, John
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate of Payment]
Certificate of payment stating that E. Collard was owed money and that John Patterson Osterhout, an attorney, would obtain the payment and receive half as commission. On the back the certificate says a payment was received January 26, 1855.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Osterhout, John Patterson
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ann Farman to Sarah Frear, 1879]
Letter from Ann Farman to her sister, Sarah Frear, with the unfortunate news about a death in the family. Ann wrote about Veda's final moments and the modest burial they held for her.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Farman, Ann
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Thompson to D. N. Hennen, May 21]
Letter from Jeff Thompson to D. N. Hennen esquire informing him of his capture by the Union Army. Thompson was a part of a company from Louisiana that was surrendered to the Union. He requested that Hennen send a letter to his wife to let her know he was in good health and being taken care of in the area they were being held.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Thompson, Jeff
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Junia Roberts Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, July 16, 1871]
Letter from Junia Roberts Osterhout to her husband, John Patterson Osterhout. She wrote her husband with news about how her and their children were doing while he was away. She mentioned some letters that came in for him and that she was waiting for a letter from him.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Osterhout, Junia Roberts
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mary to Ora Osterhout, February 5, 1899]
Letter from Mary to her niece, Ora Osterhout, regarding daily events for her family. She wrote that a family member visited her often and that she wanted to know more about a doctor that Ora had mentioned to her. She closed by telling Ora about her health and her daughter in school. Included is an envelope addressed to "Miss Ora Osterhout."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Proof of Military Service in the Battle of San Jacinto for Rufus Campbell]
Proof of military service in the battle of San Jacinto for Private Rufus Campbell in the spring of 1836. Private Campbell had to leave service after falling sick with the measles. Gibson Kuykendall served as captain of Texas volunteers during the battle and created the document to certify Private Campbell's service.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Kuykendall, Gibson
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Railroad Ticket to John Patterson Osterhout]
Complimentary railroad ticket for John Patterson Osterhout, good until November 1, 1861. Included is an envelope addressed to "J. P. Osterhout" with the words "Registration Certificate" above his name.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Reserved Power
Manuscript for a commencement speech titled "Reserved Power" written by Gertie Osterhout. It discusses the nature of the universe, human actions, and womanhood; the end of the text is addressed to teachers and classmates as they say farewell. The pages of the manuscript are bound with string.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Osterhout, Gertrude
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Sarah Frear to her Mother, May 30, 1874]
Transcript of letter from Sarah Frear to her mother. She let her mother know that she had sent goods for her and that she would come visit when her mother requested.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Voter Certificate for John Patterson Osterhout]
Voter certification for John Patterson Osterhout issued by the Secretary of State in the state of Texas. It certified that starting on July 11, 1870, John was a qualified voter in Bell county.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Newcomb, James P.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[David Mitchell and Descendants]
Copy of "David Mitchell and Descendants" originally written by Thomas Mitchell, Jr. The manuscript starts with David Mitchell, possibly a Revolutionary soldier, and details what is known about his life and those of his descendants. The record ends with the marriage of his widow, Sarah Patterson Mitchell Frear, to Abraham Frear. It states that she was the mother and grandmother of many Frears and Mitchells in the family. After the record, there is a note about the original manuscript's author; it was then copied by Ora Osterhout.
Date:
August 10, 1936
Creator:
Osterhout, Ora
Object Type:
Paper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Extracts from Osterhout Family Letters]
The first extract is from Burgess Osterhout to May Patterson Frear Osterhout, referred to as Mrs. Paul Osterhout, discussing what he had found at the Osterhout library. He found their family coat of arms and promised to mail her a photo of it. The second letter fragment is from George E. Osterhout to May Patterson Frear Osterhout regarding a marker for Jeremiah Osterhout's wife, Juna Reno.
Date:
January 24, 1931
Creator:
Osterhout, Burgess & Osterhout, George E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Application for Admission into the National Society United States Daughters of 1812 for May Patterson Osterhout]
Copy of application for admission into the National Society United States Daughters of 1812 for May Patterson Frear Osterhout. The papers include basic personal information about May and her ties to the organization. She applied for membership by right of descent from her grandfather and provided a trace through her genealogy back to him.
Date:
November 3, 1922
Creator:
Osterhout, May Patterson Frear
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Notice of Admission into the National Society, United States Daughters of 1812 for May Patterson Osterhout]
Notice of admission into the National Society, United States Daughters of 1812 for May Patterson Frear Osterhout, referred to as Mrs. Paul Osterhout. The notice of admission has the date of admittance, national and state number, and the name of the president of the society. Included is an envelope addressed to "Mrs. Paul Osterhout."
Date:
November 3, 1922
Creator:
National Society, United States Daughters of 1812
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from May Patterson Frear Osterhout to Ora Osterhout, March 13, 1920]
Letter from May Patterson Frear Osterhout to her sister-in-law, Ora Osterhout, with information on the Osterhout genealogy. The information was gathered from the Carnegie Library in San Antonio, Texas and contains information on various family members.
Date:
March 13, 1920
Creator:
Osterhout, May Patterson Frear
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 Walter C. Jones to John Patterson Osterhout, September 21, 1900]
Letter from Walter C. Jones to John Patterson Osterhout thanking him for sending a shipment of clothes for victims of a flood. He told John that his request to have the sacks the clothing were delivered in to be returned was being taken care of. Included is an envelope addressed to "Mr. J. P. Osterhout."
Date:
September 21, 1900
Creator:
Jones, Walter C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John M. Garman to John Patterson Osterhout, October 19, 1899]
Letter from John M. Garman to John Patterson Osterhout regarding an invitation to visit Belton, Texas. Mr. Garman regretted having to decline Mr. Osterhout's invitation to visit and told him that the next time he came South, he would try to visit. Included is an envelope addressed to "Hon. J. P. Osterhout." The front of the envelope has an image of the lobby at the New Waverly Hotel and Bath House in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Date:
October 19, 1899
Creator:
Garman, John M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William P. Schell to John Patterson Osterhout, September 11, 1899]
Letter from William P. Schell to John Patterson Osterhout regarding the last letter received from him. He told John that the manager of a publication was pleased to see his letter because it would be published. He mentioned some mutual acquaintances and hoped that John was well. Included is an envelope addressed to "Hon. John P. Osterhout."
Date:
September 11, 1899
Creator:
Schell, William P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. H. James to John Patterson Osterhout, July 2, 1899]
Letter from J. H. James to John Patterson Osterhout regarding an outstanding debt. James was upset that John refused any aid for a debt that James was trying to repay despite the help James has given John's family over the years.
Date:
July 10, 1899
Creator:
James, J. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James E. Frear to John Patterson Osterhout, March 30, 1899]
Letter from James E. Frear to John Patterson Osterhout regarding inheritance money. James sent a draft for less than $400 and told John that he would continue to look after his interests in these affairs. Included is an envelope addressed to "Hon. John P. Osterhout."
Date:
March 30, 1899
Creator:
Frear, James E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History