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[Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, September 12, 1890]

Description: Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout. She wrote to her mother to update her on events back home in Belton. Gertrude hoped her mother was feeling better and told her how Gertrude's sister, Ora, was doing in school as well as Gertrude's work at Baylor Female College. Among other small bits of news, she included how her father was doing and some information about the local church.
Date: September 1, 1890
Creator: Osterhout, Gertrude
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Letter from Ora Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, September 26, 1890]

Description: Letter from Ora Osterhout to her mother, Junia Roberts Osterhout. She says that she is homesick after hearing the song "Home Sweet Home," so she decided to write. She wants very badly to see her mother soon.
Date: September 26, 1890
Creator: Osterhout, Ora
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Letter from Birdie and Dinkie McGee to Alice, Linnet, Aunt Mollie and Uncle Charles, February 9, 1890]

Description: Birdie mentions all the people that came over to visit and what Will got her. She mentions the weather they have had and was sorry to hear they were sick. She asks if Alice still pulls hair and that they would write her and Bessie and Mattie. In the letter to her Aunt and Uncle she mentions the weather and what her other Aunts and Uncles have been doing. In Dinkie's letter to Alice she says how happy she is to hear they are doing well. She mentions that their health is also doing well. She had… more
Date: February 9, 1890
Creator: McGee, Birdie & McGee, Dinkie
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Laura Wallace to Linnet, March 28, 1890]

Description: She tells Linnet why she is writing and who else she has already written. She also mentions how she is staying in fashion and how everyone is doing. Her father planted corn and she did not have to help this time. She talks about chickens and ducks. She talks about school and wants them to come visit. She rode Mollie and asks if Melissa made it yet. Mr. Bill Bomer visited. She asks about school.
Date: March 28, 1890
Creator: Wallace, Laura
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Matilda Dodd and Dinkie McGee to Sis and Mr. Moore, July 27, 1890]

Description: Matilda received news of Tobe and Minnie. Abe and Bettie had left to see them. Florence's health has improved and so has her baby's. Tobe is going to work on the railroad. She then mentions the weather and its effect on the crops. She mentions the start of school for Linnet and Birdie. She is expecting people to be coming to visit. Dinkie had some people over and made dinner for them. She talks about thrashing wheat, and Willie killing Birdie's gosling. She wants to go see Florence and Minnie. … more
Date: July 27, 1890
Creator: Dodd, Matilda & McGee, Dinkie
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Dinkie and Birdie McGee to Linnet, Mr. Moore, and Sis, October 17, 1890]

Description: Dinkie mentions that they are all well and Florence, Mary and Minnie spent the night there. Tobe it taking Florence to her mothers. Willie is working in town early in the morning. She mentions the weather and the vegetables in her garden. Birdie talks about school, Minnie Dodd's tooth, and Tobe and Florence possibly going back to Indian territory. Mary is staying with them and doesn't want to go to Indian territory. Dinkie mentions that Sallie and Mattie visited,and Charlie and Fannie are goi… more
Date: October 17, 1890
Creator: McGee, Dinkie & McGee, Birdie
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Laura Jernigan to Charles and Mary Moore, October 12, 1890]

Description: Jack and Lee have had some problems with getting the wheat. They had to hire help. She mentions they have been having bad weather. Jack's father died and so he will have to go back because of the will. She wonders where his mother will go and also Mrs. Lucas. She mentions she now has eye glasses. She would like to have them visit her, and even tried to go visit them for the fall, but it fell through. She talks about the schooling of her children and how she might have to send them to boarding s… more
Date: October 12, 1890
Creator: Jernigan, Laura
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from George C. Whyte to the Waco Parish, May 3, 1890]

Description: Letter from George C. Whyte, the reverend at an Abilene church to the rector at a Protestant Episcopal church in Waco, regarding parishioner John Houston Morrow who has just moved into his parish.
Date: May 3, 1890
Creator: Whyte. George C.
Partner: Cathedral of Saint Matthew

John Bennett

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes large color illustration of a Schuttler Wagon and text reading: "The Old Reliable Schuttler Wagon, Manufactured in Chicago Since 1843"; "The Best is the Cheapest."
Date: 1890
Partner: Texas General Land Office

Bressie Bros. & Denmark

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative designs, illustration of business, and business name in lithographic print by Geo. D. Barnard & Co. St. Louis. Letterhead text reads: "Bressie Bros. & Denmark, Wholesale & Retail Dealers in General Merchandise and Banking, Grain and Ranch Supplies." Included are the names R. M. Bressie, President; A. G. Denmark, Vice President; W. Y. Tennyson, Cashier.
Date: 1890
Partner: Texas General Land Office

T. R. Hill

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes illustration of surveyors with text reading: "General Land Agent and Surveyor. Attention to Taxes. Established 1872"; "Loans made on Real Estate Complete Abstract of Land titles for Comanche County."
Date: 1890
Partner: Texas General Land Office

The Texas Salt Co.

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes and decorative designs and business name with text reading: "The Texas Salt Co., Manufacturers of Pure Solar Salt. Steam Refined." Letterhead contains the names Geo. E. Briggs, President; W. S. Marshall, Vice President; H. L. Gill, Secretary.
Date: 1890
Partner: Texas General Land Office

Texas Trading Company

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes illustration of business and stylized text with business name and text reading: "Wholesale Dry Goods, Clothing, Boots, Shoes and Groceries. Wool and Cotton Factors." Letterhead contains the names Wm. Ginnuth, President; Geo. T. Malone, Vice-Pres. and Eastern Agt.
Date: 1890
Partner: Texas General Land Office

Thomson & Donnan, General Land and Claim Agents

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains, decorative designs, and text of business name in lithographic print by Clarke & Courts, Galv. Additional text reads: "Buy and Sell Lands and Land Scrip. Taxes Paid for Non-Residents. Solicit Business with All the State Departments. Correspondence Promptly Answered. References Furnished When Required." Letterhead includes the names R. M. Thomson and Jno K. Donnan.
Date: 1890
Partner: Texas General Land Office

The Traders Bank

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes and decorative images and text with business name in lithographic print by Geo. W. Crane & Co. Topeka, Kas. Letterhead contains names Henry Hamburg, President; Robert Moody, Vice President; J. M. Pugh, Cashier; L. E. Finch, President; Henry Hamburg, Vice President; Fred S. Lord, Cashier.
Date: 1890
Partner: Texas General Land Office

W. N. Adams

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative images, business name, and text reading: "Office of W. N. Adams, Dealer in Thoroughbred & Texas Horses, and Proprietor of Traders' Home Wagon Yard and Feed Store."
Date: 1890
Partner: Texas General Land Office

W. W. Bogel

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative images, business name, and text reading: "San Esteban Ranche"; "Ojos de Arcadia Ranche."
Date: 1890
Partner: Texas General Land Office

Western Drug Co.

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative designs with business name and text reading: "Manufacturers of Wykes' Climax Oil, Montgomery's Chill Tonic, Montgomery's Cathartic & Liver Pills, Montgomery's Ginger Tonic New Microbe Remedy." Letterhead includes the names T. E. Montgomery, President; J. W. Wykes, Sec'y and Treas.
Date: 1890
Partner: Texas General Land Office

Wight & McHan

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative illustration with business name, and text reading: "Wight & McHan, Leading Dealers in Dry Goods, Gents' Furnishing Goods, Millinery, Dress Goods, Boots, Shoes, Notions. West Side Square." Letterhead includes the names Wm. Wight and J. T. McHan.
Date: 1890
Partner: Texas General Land Office
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