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[Letter from Pastor G. S. Bailey to Sarah Osterhout, November 17, 1876]
Letter from Pastor G. S. Bailey to Sarah Osterhout. The letter served as an invitation to a Baptist Centennial in Pittson, Pennsylvania. Sarah's mother was one of the first persons baptized at the church, and the pastor said he wanted Sarah and any guests she might bring to attend.
Date:
November 17, 1876
Creator:
Bailey, G. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Paster G. S. Bailey to Sarah Osterhout, December 21, 1876]
Postcard from Pastor G. S. Bailey to Sarah Osterhout. The postcard detailed the information for the Baptist Centennial at Pittston, Pennsylvania.
Date:
December 1876
Creator:
Bailey, G. S.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. A. DeWitt to Junia Roberts Osterhout, March 12, 1871]
Letter from M. A. DeWitt to her sister, Junia Roberts Osterhout. She wrote to tell Junia what her children and mother had been up to recently. She mentioned her children's education and other bits of local news. An envelope addressed to Mrs. J. P. Osterhout is included.
Date:
March 12, 1871
Creator:
DeWitt, M. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Indian Affairs: Speech of Hon. Edward Degener, of Texas, delivered in the House of Representatives, January 21, 1871.
Text of a speech by a Texas Representative to the U.S. House of Representatives regarding acts committed by Indians against people living in certain counties of Texas, including the number of persons killed, injured, or kidnapped, and property stolen. The speech references a bill drafted to address the issue, titled "A bill for the better protection of the frontiers of Texas" and includes some dialogue with other Representatives.
Date:
1871
Creator:
Degener, Edward, 1809-1890
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Indian Affairs: Speech of Hon. Edward Degener, of Texas, delivered in the House of Representatives, January 21, 1871.
Text of a speech by a Texas Representative to the U.S. House of Representatives regarding acts committed by Indians against people living in certain counties of Texas, including the number of persons killed, injured, or kidnapped, and property stolen. The speech references a bill drafted to address the issue, titled "A bill for the better protection of the frontiers of Texas" and includes some dialogue with other Representatives.
Date:
1871
Creator:
Degener, Edward, 1809-1890
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Ann Farman to Junia Roberts Osterhout, October 28, 1879]
A postcard from Ann Farman to her sister, Junia Roberts Osterhout, expressing Ann's desire to see Junia before she returns home. She told Junia she could not visit yet because her mother was feeling ill and she was disappointed that Junia could not visit.
Date:
October 28, 1879
Creator:
Farman, Ann
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Farman to John Patterson Osterhout, December 7, 1873]
Letter from John Farman to John Patterson Osterhout. The letter includes a list of items found at a depot. At the end, Mr. Farman briefly mentioned that the Democrats are won recent elections in his state and that he was well. Included is an envelope addressed to "J. P. Osterhout."
Date:
December 7, 1873
Creator:
Farman, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harry Frear to Ora and Junia Roberts Osterhout, September 27, 1879]
Letter from Harry Frear to his cousins, Ora and Junia Roberts Osterhout. The brief letter explained that Harry mistakenly opened a letter that was meant for someone else. He told the girls that he missed them and hoped they could visit soon.
Date:
September 27, 1879
Creator:
Frear, Harry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sarah Frear to her Mother, May 30, 1874]
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:
May 30, 1874
Creator:
Frear, Sarah
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sarah Frear to Junia Roberts Osterhout, October 19, 1879]
Letter from Sarah Frear to her sister, Junia Roberts Osterhout, discussing a letter received from sister Amy. She asked Junia how her daughters, Ora and Junia, were doing and asked where they would be next so she could try to visit.
Date:
October 19, 1879
Creator:
Frear, Sarah
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. Harford to John Patterson Osterhout, August 22, 1874]
Letter from S. Harford to John Patterson Osterhout. He wrote to thank John for his advice on business and requested information about moving to Texas. Harford was interested in a location that was free from Indian raids and would allow him to start up a land agency.
Date:
August 22, 1874
Creator:
Harford, S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sarah Hartly to John Patterson Osterhout, February 2, 1873]
Letter from Sarah Hartly to John Patterson Osterhout. Sarah began by writing of the affairs of her boarding house and how many guests she had. The letter is primarily composed of miscellaneous information about various family members and she requests that John take a vacation so that he may visit their parents.
Date:
February 2, 1873
Creator:
Hartly, Sarah
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sarah Hartly to Junia Roberts Osterhout, December 10, 1870]
Letter from Sarah Hartly to Junia Roberts Osterhout. The letter was written in two parts on different days. In the first half, Sarah informs Junia of her daily life. In the second portion of the letter, she tells Junia that she recently received news of a death in the family and writes about how her children have grown.
Date:
December 10, 1870
Creator:
Hartly, Sarah
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. F. Hurlbut to John Patterson Osterhout, July 22, 1877]
Letter from C. F. Hurlbut to John Patterson Osterhout. He wrote John to find out whether or not John still lived in Belton, Texas. Hurlbut wished to receive news of how John and his family were doing. Included is an envelope addressed to "Hon. J. P. Osterhout."
Date:
July 22, 1877
Creator:
Hurlbut. C. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Elector Registration in Belton, Texas for John Patterson Osterhout]
Elector registration in Belton, Texas for John Patterson Osterhout that certifies that John meets all the qualifications for being an elector. The registrar of voters, R. D. Kinney, signed to prove that the aforementioned information was correct on October 17, 1872.
Date:
October 17, 1872
Creator:
Kinney, R. D.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. Kirlin to Junia Roberts Osterhout, July 20, 1870]
Letter from E. Kirlin to his sister, Junia Roberts Osterhout. He wrote to let her know that a package had been sent out for her. He mentioned their mother being ill recently and a trip he was planning to take soon.
Date:
July 20, 1870
Creator:
Kirlin, E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Voter Certificate for John Patterson Osterhout]
Voter certificate for John Patterson Osterhout in Bell county, certified by James Leach, county clerk. The seal of the district court for Bell county is on the certificate.
Date:
November 8, 1873
Creator:
Leach, James
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pellra Maoming to Gertrude Osterhout, August 21, 1876]
Letter from Pellra Maoming to Gertrude Osterhout. She wrote her friend the last week of vacation from school. The letter was composed of what Pellra and her family had been occupied with since last seeing Gertrude. Included is an envelope addressed to "Mrs. J. P. Osterhout."
Date:
August 21, 1876
Creator:
Maoming, Pellra
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. A. DeWitt to Junia Roberts Osterhout, December 8, 1878]
Letter from M. A. DeWitt to sister, Junia Roberts Osterhout. DeWitt's letter was composed of varied news of the family. The letter ended with Mitt informing Junia that a gift for Junia's daughter, Gertrude, would be arriving in time for Christmas. Included is an envelope addressed to "Mrs. J. P. Osterhout."
Date:
December 8, 1878
Creator:
Mitt, M. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to Ora and Junia Roberts Osterhout, September 21, 1879]
Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to her sisters, Ora and Junia Roberts Osterhout. She wrote to her sisters while they were visiting family with their mother. She let her sisters know of some guests that had stopped by to see them. Gertrude hoped that her younger sisters were behaving and enjoying their time with family.
Date:
September 21, 1879
Creator:
Osterhout, Gertrude
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to Paul Osterhout, December 3, 1879]
Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to her brother, Paul Osterhout, discussing family news in Belton, Texas. Because their mother has been wanting to see Paul ever since she returned from Pennsylvania, Gertrude hopes he will be able to return for Christmas. Gertrude told him that she had been appointed assistant conductor of a local temperance club. Gertrude ended the letter early because there were visitors at her home.
Date:
December 3, 1879
Creator:
Osterhout, Gertrude
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to Paul Osterhout, November 13, 1879]
Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to her brother, Paul Osterhout, discussing recent news in Belton, Texas. She told him that their mother, Junia Roberts Osterhout, had not yet returned home and updated him on recent baptisms and conversions at the local church. She mentioned temperance meetings she had been attending and a trip she had made recently to collect pecans.
Date:
November 13, 1879
Creator:
Osterhout, Gertrude
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Patterson Osterhout, July 16, 1870]
Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his mother. He wrote to her to inform her about his family's affairs. He told her about his work and his affiliation with the radical Republican Party. In the letter, he stated that he believed they were the South's hope for prosperity.
Date:
July 16, 1870
Creator:
Osterhout, John Patterson
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, August 5, 1873]
Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout. He wrote his wife a brief letter from a car going from Waco to Bremond, Texas. In his letter, he related to his wife the expenses he has incurred on his trip so far and let her know that their daughter, Ora, was doing well.
Date:
August 5, 1873
Creator:
Osterhout, John Patterson
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History