Copy of transcript for a letter from James Elijah Brown Austin to Stephen F. Austin, on March 29, 1829, discussing the sale of a plot of land to a Mr. Battles, the loss of a horse, and the letters and money to be sent between the brothers.

Letter from W. T. Daniel to Ora Osterhout regarding the deed to 320 acres of land in Comanche County that used to belong to her father, John P. Osterhout, and is now owned by another family.

Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout. He wrote to her from a boarding house and related to her how his travels have been recently and what his plans are. He briefly mentioned the danger of attacks from Indians on the next part of his trip to Stephenville.

Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout. He wrote his wife to let her know how his recent traveling had gone. He mentioned a group of Indians that had been sighted on the road. He asked his wife for more news from home regarding her and their children.

Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout. He wrote his wife to update her on how his travels and work as a judge have been going.

Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout. He was a district judge that was traveling to perform court. He wrote of temperance meetings that were being held in what he considered lawless parts of the country. Pledges were being signed to abstain from alcohol and he told his wife that future temperance meetings were being planned.

Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout. He wrote her to let her know how he had been on his travels and where he was headed next. Included is an envelope addressed to Mrs. J. P. Osterhout.

Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout. He wrote his wife while traveling around to work as a judge. He wanted to know more about the state of their garden and crops because their son, Paul, had not written much about them in his last letter. John let her know where she should direct her future letters and requested that she send them early enough so that he would receive them upon his arrival.

Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout. John wrote to his wife while traveling and working as a judge. In this letter, he mentioned a case of horse theft he was involved in and told her about the weather and his health. The letter ended with him writing about a vote on a new constitution and how fortunate he and his wife were that so many of their children were still alive. Included is an envelope addressed to "Mrs. J. P. Osterhout."

Letter from L. H. Blanton to William John Bryan regrettably declining his invitation to Texas and reporting that the Treasury Department, Office of the Supervising Architect has purchased land in Abilene.

Letter from J. R. Duncan to T. E. Penn informing Penn that the consolidation proposal has been approved. The letter also mentions the way that men cut off at DeLeon will be expected to be present in Smithville, or forfeit their seniority. Duncan also informs Penn he will be the representative from DeLeon. Handwritten text at the top of the letter: "Consolidation T-C-R Smithville."

Letter from J. R. Duncan to T. E. Penn discussing advantages and the fairness of combining seniority lists.

Letter from T. C. Burlison discussing plans to discuss consolidation, or to send a representative to Dallas during the consolidation meeting for two seniority districts.

Letter from W. S. Miller to J. R. Duncan discussing that the consolidation had been brought up two to three years prior and was declined, though at this time it has a possibility of being confirmed. Miller informs Duncan that he will discuss the matter with his men until the General Committee can meet in early 1955.

Letter from Perry Sayles to County Clerk of Comanche County remitting a deed from R. H. Reaves and a check for $1.00 to cover fees.

Letter from Perry Sayles to McMan Oil & Gas Company discussing the B. I. Terry lease. Sayles thanks the company for the information provided to him.

Letter from Perry Sayles to B. I. Terry discussing royalties on land owned by Terry. There are few objections on the abstract to the title of the land. Reaves will be able to meet with Terry to clear up the objections soon.

Letter from Grisham Brothers to C. E. Logan discussing exceptions to Sayles' royalties. Shuler and B. I. Terry's wives claim they purchased the land separately. They also need to determine if the land in question is in Erath or Comanche County, or both.

Letter from W. S. Birge to Perry Sayles stating three oil wells were drilled on the B. I. Terry tract in Comanche County. Two of them produced oil and one produced gas, but neither produced enough resources to be profitable.

Letter from Perry Sayles to McMan Oil & Gas Company discussing the J. T. Carruth survey in Comanche County. Sayles asks how many wells have been drilled by the company on the land and whether any oil has been produced there.

Letter to B. F. Terry discussing an investment in a railroad in Terry's region of the state, as it is expected to be densely populated. The railroad is supposed to be continued into central Texas. The writer asks the distance from Rising Star to Bald Eagle Mountain, as well as to Dublin and to Comanche. The writer asks for a sketch of the possible routes and the distance. The following week engineers are to be expected in the region to find the most practical route.

Letter from Mrs. Effie Shannon to Truett Latimer requesting to know if Latimer will support a bill proposed by Senator Doyle Willis on a raising the ceiling on welfare spending.

Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Effie Shannon discussing how he would vote for a bill to raise the ceiling on welfare spending in Texas if one came before the floor of the House.

Letter from Effie Shannon to Truett Latimer discussing opposition from the Comanche Co. Pension Club No. 1 to a raise in taxes on gasoline, tobacco, "or anything senior citizens use".