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Old Settler's Association of Grayson County, Vol. 1.

The minutes of the Old Settler's Association of Grayson County, Vol. 1, comprising minutes of the Association, by-laws, newspaper clippings, and a register of members. The membership roster indicates nativity and the date the member came to Grayson County.

Date: [1879..1899]

Creator: Old Settlers Association (Grayson County, Tex.)

Item Type: Book

Partner: Old Settler's Association of Grayson County

[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

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Austin College

[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