[Letter to Orceneth Asbury Fisher, from Orceneth Fisher] (open access)

[Letter to Orceneth Asbury Fisher, from Orceneth Fisher]

Letter from O. Fisher to his son, O.A. Fisher containing a home cure for his throat and expressing a desire for O.A. Fisher to come to California with his brother, Sterling, and sister, Anna.
Date: April 8, 1859
Creator: Fisher, Orceneth, 1803-1880
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Orceneth Asbury Fisher, from Orceneth Fisher] (open access)

[Letter to Orceneth Asbury Fisher, from Orceneth Fisher]

Letter from O. Fisher to his son, O.A. Fisher discussing family matters including his other children and his wife's recent recovery from an illness.
Date: February 15, 1859
Creator: Fisher, Orceneth, 1803-1880
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Deacon certification for Orceneth A. Fisher] (open access)

[Deacon certification for Orceneth A. Fisher]

Certificate ordaining Orceneth Asbury Fisher with the office of Deacon in the Methodist Episcopal Church South as judged by the Texas Conference.
Date: November 28, 1858
Creator: Pierce, George F.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Orceneth Asbury Fisher, from Orceneth Fisher] (open access)

[Letter to Orceneth Asbury Fisher, from Orceneth Fisher]

Letter from O. Fisher to his son, O.A. Fisher discussing his opposition to the union of Northern and Southern Methodist church. He also expresses his concern for his daughter, Annie, regarding her religious development and possible marriage.
Date: April 19, 1858
Creator: Fisher, Orceneth, 1803-1880
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Sermon on the Christian soldier] (open access)

[Sermon on the Christian soldier]

Notes for a sermon that appears to be a metaphorical discussion on Christian soldiers serving in the Army of God, references to the "breastplate of righteousness" and "shield of faith."
Date: February 14, 1858
Creator: Fisher[?]
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The great Conqueror [and unnamed sermon] (open access)

The great Conqueror [and unnamed sermon]

Notes for two separate sermons given on different days and in different locations. The first recounts the role of Christ as the conqueror of sin and death; the second discussing gratitude and mercy.
Date: February 7, 1858
Creator: Fisher[?]
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Asbury, from O. Fisher] (open access)

[Letter to Asbury, from O. Fisher]

Letter to Orceneth Asbury Fisher from his father, Orceneth Fisher expressing his gratitude that Asbury is working in the church and his duty to stay in California. He also discusses news of the family and their acquaintances.
Date: October 3, 1856
Creator: Fisher, Orceneth, 1803-1880
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[licensing for O. Asbury Fisher] (open access)

[licensing for O. Asbury Fisher]

License for Orceneth Asbury Fisher to practice in the Methodist Episcopal Church South.
Date: March 30, 1856
Creator: Brooks, C.H.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Asbury, from O. Fisher] (open access)

[Letter to Asbury, from O. Fisher]

Letter to Orceneth Asbury Fisher from his father, Orceneth Fisher telling of his arrival in San Francisco and his general impression of it.
Date: April 30, 1855
Creator: Fisher, Orceneth, 1803-1880
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[On the Death of Virginia Louise] (open access)

[On the Death of Virginia Louise]

Description of the illness and death of Mrs. Virginia Louise, consort of Orceneth Asbury Fisher.
Date: October 7, 1854
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History