Through the Looking Glass: History of Klein, TX

Letters from Home: CypressCreek June 2, 1866

Join us almost 10 years after the last letter. Johann Peter Wunderlich has passed away leaving a widowed Maria Katherine and 6 children behind. Pastor Woerner is responding to a letter written by Peter's brother Jost Wunderlich as Maria Katherine most likely can't write.

Letter #4 April 13, 1857

We learn of deaths of loved ones in Germany. The price for cattle and what it takes to set up and build your homestead. Peter and his wife Maria love Texas and thank God for improving their life here.

Letter #3 January 18, 1855

Johann Peter and his wife Maria Katherina welcome a their first baby, a little girl. He now hopes that one of his brothers decides to come over to Texas in search of a better life.

Letter #2 January 18, 1855

Johann Peter Wunderlich has bought land, a horse, and gotten married. Read about his life over the last 3 years as he makes his way in CypressCreek (Klein, TX)

March 6, 1853 Letter from Johann Peter Wunderlich

Letters are an intimate way to understand what someone is thinking or feeling. Let's read the first letter sent from Johann Peter Wunderlich after he arrived to the Houston area.