[Letter from Paul Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, February 17, 1881] (open access)

[Letter from Paul Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, February 17, 1881]

Letter from Paul Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout. He wrote of his studies at Baylor and night lectures he had been attending. He requested money from his father to purchase a new suit since he was low on funds and mentioned trains that were frequenting his father's area. Paul also asked for information regarding the family's animals because his father had purchased a new cow and the sheep would be sheared soon.
Date: February 17, 1881
Creator: Osterhout, Paul
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Robinson to John Patterson Osterhout, February 17, 1897] (open access)

[Letter from George Robinson to John Patterson Osterhout, February 17, 1897]

Letter from George Robinson to Judge John Patterson Osterhout regarding the trustworthiness of John. The letter is short and simply states that the judge was deserving of respect and was held in high esteem.
Date: February 17, 1897
Creator: Robinson, George
System: The Portal to Texas History