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[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
[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
[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
[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 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
[Letter from James E. Frear to John Patterson Osterhout, March 7, 1899]
Letter from James E. Frear to John Patterson Osterhout regarding a deed. James told him that he sent along a deed that John needed to sign and have notarized before sending it back. Money would be sent later for the sale of a mill property.
Date:
March 7, 1899
Creator:
Frear, James E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sarah Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, February 23, 1899]
Letter from Sarah Osterhout to her brother, John Patterson Osterhout, discussing troubles she has been having. She asked if she could buy his share of land and that money was tight for her. John's son, John Jeremiah Osterhout, and Jeremiah's daughter had succumbed to illness and Sarah wanted to know what her brother wanted to do. In the post-script, Sarah mentioned that her brother had begun a lawsuit against her and wished he would wait. Included is an envelope addressed to "Mr. John P. Osterhout."
Date:
February 23, 1899
Creator:
Osterhout, Sarah
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sarah Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, February 13, 1899]
Letter from Sarah Osterhout to her brother, John Patterson Osterhout, concerning her difficulties. Sarah had been spending the past several weeks taking care of John's son, John Jeremiah Osterhout, and Jeremiah's daughter, Rua. She was having financial difficulties due to Jeremiah's debt and medical expenses. She needed to send her brother money for property that had been sold, but felt he was asking for too much. Included is an envelope addressed "Mr. John Osterhout."
Date:
February 13, 1899
Creator:
Osterhout, Sarah
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. P. Marcy to John Patterson Osterhout, February 9, 1899
Letter from D. P. Marcy to John Patterson Osterhout regarding a debt he wanted collected. Marcy had someone who owed him money and requested that John collected the money for him. He then wrote about how his family was doing and that a family member was sick.
Date:
February 9, 1899
Creator:
Marcy, D. P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Mrs. D. P. [W]arry to John Patterson Osterhout, February, 1899]
Envelope from Mrs. D. P. [W]arry in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania addressed to the Honorable John Patterson Osterhout in Belton, Texas.
Date:
February 1899
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James E. Frear to John Patterson Osterhout, October 21, 1898]
A brief letter from James E. Frear to John Patterson Osterhout concerning legal matters. It appears there is trouble concerning the death of someone and an estate that had no will. James, an attorney, advises that John sue for his share having been used for a time before everything was sorted out. Included is an envelope addressed to "Hon. John Patterson Osterhout."
Date:
October 21, 1898
Creator:
Frear, James B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James E. Frear to John Patterson Osterhout, August 29, 1898]
Letter from James E. Frear to John Patterson Osterhout regarding an inheritance. James told John he was entitled to one tenth of the money a family member would receive for property that was being sold after someone's death.
Date:
August 29, 1898
Creator:
Frear, James E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elizabeth to John Patterson Osterhout, February 2, 1898]
Letter from Elizabeth to her brother, John Patterson Osterhout, regarding a death in the family. She wrote that she was grateful she had children to take care of her after her husband died and that once the estate was settled, there would not be anything she could use to take care of herself with. Included is an envelope addressed to "Mr. John P. Osterhout."
Date:
February 2, 1898
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chloe Smith to John Patterson Osterhout, January 23, 1898]
Letter from Chloe Smith to her uncle, John Patterson Osterhout, discussing the family. She wrote about how she and her mother were coping with the loss of her father. She told him that his son, Paul, had returned home. Included is an envelope addressed to "Mr. J. P. Osterhout."
Date:
January 23, 1898
Creator:
Smith, Chloe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. Wheelock to John Patterson Osterhout, November 1, 1897]
Letter from J. Wheelock to his cousin, John Patterson Osterhout, regarding news of his family. Wheelock shared how his family was faring and that their small town was starting to grow. Included is an envelope addressed to "John P. Osterhout."
Date:
November 1, 1897
Creator:
Wheelock, J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George and Elta Osterhout to E. Osterhout, December 1, 1892]
Letter from E. Osterhout to George E. and Elta Osterhout concerning a package that was sent to the couple. The author planned to send money to help them furnish a room. Included is an envelope addressed to "Geo E. Osterhout."
Date:
December 1, 1892
Creator:
Osterhout, E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. R. Hartley to John Patterson and Junia Roberts Osterhout, October 29, 1892]
Letter from J. R. Hartley to Hartley's siblings, John Patterson and Junia Roberts Osterhout, discussing Hartley's family. Hartley told them how the children were doing in school and that one of their daughters was going to become a teacher. The letter is composed of local gossip and let them know that an acquaintance had inquired about them.
Date:
October 29, 1892
Creator:
Hartley, J. R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. R. Hartley to Junia Roberts Osterhout and Family, August 4, 1892]
Letter from J. R. Hartley to her sister, Junia Roberts Osterhout, and family with local news. She thanked them for sending their condolences for the death of a child. She gave news of how their son, Paul Osterhout, was doing while he visited. The rest of the letter is composed of various information she heard from others.
Date:
August 7, 1892
Creator:
Hartley, J. R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Jeremiah Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, August 31, 1890]
Letter from John Jeremiah Osterhout to his father, John Patterson Osterhout, regarding a trip Jeremiah and his mother were taking to visit family out of state. Jeremiah updated his father on how their family was doing and informed him that he was in need of glasses. Jeremiah said he had been feeling homesick and wanted to receive letters from home often.
Date:
August 31, 1890
Creator:
Osterhout, John Jeremiah
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mary to Gertrude Osterhout, December 25, 1887]
Letter from Mary to her niece, Gertrude Osterhout, regarding family news. She wrote that since her mother had passed, things had been lonely for them. She mentioned some guests that had visited to keep them company and the death of her grandchild. Included is an envelope addressed to "Gertie Osterhout."
Date:
December 25, 1887
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mary to her Sister, October 16, 1887]
Letter from Mary to her sister regarding their mother's death. She detailed the last moments of her mother and the funeral. She ended her letter by wishing her sister could have been there to help lessen the mourning process.
Date:
October 16, 1887
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Jefferson Medical College Class of 1887]
Text requesting information about members of the Class of 1887 at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, including the forty-eight names of the graduates.
Date:
1887
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mary to her Sister, June 1, 1886]
Letter from Mary to her sister regarding family news. There was a recent death in the family and Mary let her sister know that their parents' health was well while they were mourning. She gave details for the funeral in order to answer questions her sister had.
Date:
June 1, 1886
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Paul Osterhout to the Osterhout Family, January 9, 1885]
Letter from Paul Osterhout to Osterhout family regarding his various visits to family in Pennsylvania. The bulk of the letter served as updates for how each family member was doing at the time. Paul apologized for not writing more since he had been busy. He inquired about how they spent Christmas.
Date:
January 9, 1885
Creator:
Osterhout, Paul
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History