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[Letter from Valentin Haas to Ferdinand Louis Huth, August 23, 1882]

Letter from Valentin Haas to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth regarding land Huth sold to Ihnken. Haas claims he would have bought it and asks if he is planning on selling more land. Signed Valentin Haas on August 23, 1882 in Castroville.

Date: August 23, 1882

Creator: Haas, Valentin

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

Letter to Cromwell Anson Jones, 26 July 1882

Letter from Mary Jones, wife of the last president of the Republic of Texas.

Date: July 26, 1882

Creator: Jones, Mary Smith McCrory

Partner: University of Houston Libraries' Special Collections

Letter to Cromwell Anson Jones, 13 September 1882

Letter from Mary Jones, wife of the last president of the Republic of Texas.

Date: September 13, 1882

Creator: Jones, Mary Smith McCrory

Partner: University of Houston Libraries' Special Collections

Letter to Cromwell Anson Jones, 19 September 1882

Letter from Mary Jones, wife of the last president of the Republic of Texas.

Date: September 19, 1882

Creator: Jones, Mary Smith McCrory

Partner: University of Houston Libraries' Special Collections

[Letter to Simon from Edwin Harrington & Son]

Papers of Alexander Simon. Letter to Simon from Edwin Harrington & Son, "Manufacturers of Iron Planers, Lathes, Drills, Patent Portable Hoists, and Other Machinists' Tools" regarding an order for a portable hoist.

Date: October 2, 1882

Partner: Star of the Republic Museum

[Letter from Fannie Curtis to parents, February 16, 1882]

Letter from Fannie Curtis to her parents. The letter is dated February 16, 1882.

Date: February 16, 1882

Creator: Curtis, Fannie

Partner: Log Cabin Village

[Letter from I. G. Vore to J. W. Denver, November 16, 1882]

Letter from I. G. Vore to General J. W. Denver in Washington D.C. regarding Potawatomi Indians contacting Vore about their land claims - spoilations and railway interests around Chicago and in Kansas. Vore has claims for losses of Shawnees amounting to $360,000, the Otoe Indians want their matters with the government handled, and the Osages have the largest interests.

Date: November 16, 1882

Creator: Vore, I. G.

Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Letter from I. G. Vore to J. W. Denver, November 16, 1882]

Letter from I. G. Vore to J. W. Denver in Washington D.C. in regards to Denver being willing to aid in prosecuting the claims of the Texas Cherokee and their associated bands, Absentee and Black Bob Shawnees requiring assistance in attending to some matters.

Date: November 16, 1882

Creator: Vore, I. G.

Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Letter from I. G. Vore to J. W. Denver, July 24, 1882]

Letter from I. G. Vore to J. W. Denver in Washington D.C. in answer to Denver's letter of May 15 in regard to the Texas Cherokee claim, and mentions Chief Fields of the Texas Cherokees.

Date: July 24, 1882

Creator: Vore, I. G.

Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Letter from Paul Osterhout to Gertrude Osterhout, August 21, 1882]

Letter from Paul Osterhout to his sister, Gertrude Osterhout, about the new town he had settled into. He mentioned the dominant religion in the area was Methodist, that both blacks and whites lived there, and the locals cannot ride their buggies much due to the sand.

Date: August 21, 1882

Creator: Osterhout, Paul

Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Gertrude Osterhout, February 26, 1882]

Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to her father, John Patterson Osterhout, discussing daily life at school. She told her father of her responsibilities to check housekeeping of all the girls' rooms and to keep flirtation between the boys and girls to a minimum. The letter detailed many of the events that Baylor held for its students, including musical recitations and drawing room receptions to teach the girls how to entertain guests. She closed the letter by saying she expected her sister to write… more

Date: February 26, 1882

Creator: Osterhout, John Patterson

Partner: Austin College

[Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to Paul Osterhout, February 27, 1882]

Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to her brother, Paul Osterhout, discussing her life at school. She wrote about her responsibilities of acting as a supervisor for the girls at the boarding house. She told him of the local gossip and school events, including concerts and drawing room receptions where the girls were taught how to entertain guests. A day after she finished the first part of the letter, she continued to write a couple pages more about a recent storm that had hit the city and resulted… more

Date: February 27, 1882

Creator: Osterhout, Gertrude

Partner: Austin College

[Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to Paul Osterhout, March 16, 1882]

Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to her brother, Paul Osterhout, discussing her life at Baylor University. She told him that her examination scores had been excellent and commencement would be taking place later this year. She wrote of some of the events that the school held including debates, concerts, and essay readings. A storm had passed through her town recently and she told her brother that she would refuse to sleep on the third floor of the boarding house should she return. The letter conc… more

Date: March 16, 1882

Creator: Osterhout, Gertrude

Partner: Austin College

[Letter from George E. Osterhout to Uncle Joham, November 10, 1882]

Letter from George E. Osterhout to his uncle, Joham, regarding the death of George's father. George gave Joham the details of his father's last days and where he was buried. He ended the letter with saying that he and his mother were doing well.

Date: November 10, 1882

Creator: Osterhout, George E.

Partner: Austin College

[Letter from Paul Osterhout to Gertrude Osterhout, October 29, 1882]

Letter from Paul Osterhout to his sister, Gertrude Osterhout, about his recent arrival at their family home in Belton, Texas. Paul was sent for by their father so that Paul could work with him in the post office. He mentioned visits he had made around town and told her he would forward a letter to her.

Date: October 29, 1882

Creator: Osterhout, Paul

Partner: Austin College

[Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Gertrude Osterhout, September 17, 1882]

A brief letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his daughter, Gertrude Osterhout, with news from home. He wrote with news of the family's health and a recent murder that occurred in town. Included is an envelope addressed to "Gertrude Osterhout."

Date: September 17, 1882

Creator: Osterhout, John Patterson

Partner: Austin College

[Letter from Paul Osterhout to Gertrude Osterhout, February 22, 1882]

Letter from Paul Osterhout to his sister, Gertrude Osterhout, with news of what he intended to do next. He planned to take a commercial class to learn book-keeping in New York and received a Valentine from an unknown suitor in Independence, Texas. He also wrote about his work and other gossip.

Date: February 22, 1882

Creator: Osterhout, Paul

Partner: Austin College

[Letter from Mary P. and H. J. Chamberlin to Ora Osterhout, January 21, 1882]

Letter from Mary P and H. J. Chamberlin to Ora Osterhout regarding news she had heard from the Osterhouts. Mary appreciated hearing from the family and told Ora that they should take good care of their mother. She included other small bits of gossip. Her husband wrote his own brief letter on the back and expressed his gratitude for the Osterhouts.

Date: January 21, 1882

Creator: Chamberlin, Mary P. & Chamberlin, H. J.

Partner: Austin College

[Letter from Matilda Dodd to Mary Ann Dodd and Charles B. Moore, August 19, 1882]

Letter from Matilada Dodd to her daughter Mary Ann and son-in-law Charles B. Moore discussing the hot weather and how much she misses seeing them. Discusses a dress she made for her and some drawers that may be too big. She discusses other family members, including Birdie who is so high tempered that she nearly dies, but they are afraid to whip her too much as she faints because she is so nervous. Also mentions news of other family and friends. Also includes envelope letter was sent in. Ad… more

Date: August 19, 1882

Creator: Dodd, Matilda