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[Letter from E. Kirlin to Junia Roberts Osterhout, September 3, 1877]

Description: Letter from E. Kirlin to their sister, Junia Roberts Osterhout. Kirlin wrote her about what was happening with their family and hoped Junia would be able to visit soon. The author mentioned in the letter that the "colored girl" that worked for the family might be leaving. Kirlin finished the letter with information from another letter that had been received.
Date: September 3, 1877
Creator: Osterhout, Junia Roberts
Partner: Austin College

[Letter from Paul Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, April 3, 1881]

Description: Letter from Paul Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout. Paul wrote about his experience living away from home in Independence, Texas as a student. He informed his father of the expenses of living in this city and that he intended to make his money stretch until June. He asked his father for news of what is going on at home and wondered whether the railroad had been causing problems for his father's cattle and sheep.
Date: April 3, 1881
Creator: Osterhout, Paul
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center
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