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[Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, October 31, 1875]

Description: 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."
Date: October 31, 1875
Creator: Osterhout, John Patterson
Partner: Austin College

[Letter from William and Matilda Dodd to C. B. and May Moore, October 31, 1875]

Description: The author received her sister's letter a while back but hadn't had time to write back. Dinky and Sirrie have the chills along with a lot of other people. They have had relatively good cool weather until it frosted. Wilson is going to Texas and Henry won't make it. Bettie moved in with her mother until Wilson gets back. Henry is trying to buy the Moody place. They are going to have a good crop of corn. Malissa came and visited. Sallie Elliot was sick with brain fever but has recovered. Tobe has… more
Date: October 31, 1875
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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