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[Civil War Diary of Dr. John Henry Bass]
Transcript of the diary of D. John Henry Bass documenting his time in the Confederate Army, including his observations, notes about the progress of the war and various skirmishes, and being wounded.
Date:
1864
Creator:
Bass, John Henry
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Annie Watts Winston forwarded by Bill L. Winston to Effie Watts Rector, September 5, 1884]
Letter from Annie Watts Winston forwarded by Bill L. Winston, to his aunt, Effie Watts Rector discussing Mr. Blacks eyesight. It's gotten bad to where he can't read letters so he has to get help. Even after getting surgery on his eyes he still needs assistance, especially dealing with his crops. Not everyone has crops to cover debts this year and the family is doing well. Just short on funds.
Date:
September 5, 1884
Creator:
Winston, Annie Watts
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Annie Watts Winston to Effie Watts, June 20, 1860]
Letter from Annie Watts Winston, to her sister, Effie Watts discussing her being upset with Effie, for leaving so quickly to a hot state such as Texas. Everyone back home was distressed of her leave, illness struck little Johnnie, and a few family members put some pounds on. All of the fruits grew nicely back home.
Date:
May 20, 1860
Creator:
Winston, Annie Watts
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Annie Watts Winston to Effie Watts Rector]
Letter from Annie Watts Winston, to her sister, Effie Watts Rector discussing her enthusiasm of receiving news about Effie's life, her desire to receive more letters from her, and her desire to see her eventually.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Winston, Annie Watts
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Annie Watts Winston to Effie Watts Rector, February 12, 1865]
Letter from Annie Watts Winston, to her sister, Effie Watts Rector discussing how her eyesight is failing her, her life and others, and her disapproval of Effie going to Texas.
Date:
February 12, 1865
Creator:
Winston, Annie Watts
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Annie Watts Winston to John Watts, February 2, 1862]
Letter from Annie Watts Winston to John Watts discussing the illness she's come down with that hasn't gone away for two seasons now. She wishes Effie was at home and safe instead of in Texas, where it obviously isn't safe with all the fighting going on.
Date:
February 2, 1862
Creator:
Watts, Annie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Annie Watts Winston to John Watts, June 24, 1863]
Letter from Annie Watts Winston, to her brother, John Watts discussing how letters coming in were burned by the enemy. So finding out what's going on or a response from someone will be hard. She informs her brother how the family is doing and wishing him good health.
Date:
June 24, 1863
Creator:
Winston, Annie Watts
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Annie Watts Winston to Kenner K. Rector, November 27, 1873]
Letter from Annie Watts Winston, to her brother in law, Kenner K. Rector discussing needing funds to move things around and also still owing money. Annie speaks of moving to teach elsewhere for awhile, a small update on family, some are sick. An wants to hear more from Kenner and Effie, especially about there move.
Date:
November 27, 1873
Creator:
Winston, Annie Watts
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Effie Watts Rector to Kenner K. Rector, February 23, 1870]
Letter from Effie Watts Rector, to her husband, Kenner K. Rector discussing how things are going back home. A lot of people have passed away and buried recently. Only one wedding occurred but quite silent some are sick, Calico skirts are in, and Effie would love one. She also wonders if her husband knows how to harvest strawberries.
Date:
February 23, 1870
Creator:
Rector, Effie Watts
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Effie Watts Rector to Rush Rector, January 18, 1893]
Letter from Effie Watts Rector, to her son, Rush Rector discussing about Rush's exams. Effie sends encouragement his way and tells him how proud she is of him. Back home is fine, everyone is going to school, and planting will happen once the weather gets hot. She wonders if he heard from John and why he hasn't responded to Bryd's letter.
Date:
January 18, 1893
Creator:
Rector, Effie Watts
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Effie Watts Rector to Rush Rector, March 20, 1891]
Letter from Effie Watts Rector, to her son, Rush Rector discussing how back home is doing. Only Bryd has the smallpox now, the other children are doing well with there writing, and the girls might attend a private school. As for the crops there not hurt yet just not producing much and the fruit trees may not bear because of the weather.
Date:
March 20, 1891
Creator:
Rector, Effie Watts
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. Wadley to Mrs. Wadley, April 9, 1863]
Letter from G. Wadley, to his wife, Mrs. Wadley discussing his business dealings and life in Louisiana. He expresses concern over their baby being sick and expresses his regret for not being there.
Date:
1863?-04-09
Creator:
Wadley, G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H.L. Lee to Kenner K. Rector, February 26, 1884]
Letter from H.L. Lee to Kenner K. Rector discussing a series of instructions to create a system of getting water without much fatigue.
Date:
February 26, 1884
Creator:
Lee, H.L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. T. Black to Kenner K. Rector, August 22, 1898]
Letter from J. T. Black, to his cousin, Kenner K. Rector discussing the state of his farm, his life, and his neighbors lives. He mentions that a majority of the cotton planted had been destroyed by the Mexican Weevil, that a neighbor sold his land for far below its worth, and bankruptcy.
Date:
August 22, 1898
Creator:
Black, J. T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. T. Black to Kenner K. Rector, February 5, 1884]
Letter from J. T. Black, to his cousin, Kenner K. Rector discussing the state of his farm and his life. He says that the farming business is going well despite the conditions, however he is concerned about the cattle business and people around him getting extremely sick.
Date:
February 5, 1884
Creator:
Black, J. T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeanette Rector to Kenner K. Rector, April 16, 1860]
Letter from Jeanette Rector, to her brother, Kenner K. Rector discussing how her school is flourishing, that she's learning a lot, and that she caught a cold like other students did. She sends her love back home and would love a letter from John as well.
Date:
April 16, 1860
Creator:
Rector, Jeanette
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John B. Rector to Kenner K. Rector, July 4, 1863]
Letter from John B. Rector, to his brother, Kenner K. Rector discussing the awful weather in Tennessee while dealing with the enemy. He explains the whole battle of how separate groups were on the battleground; he hopes Kenner's arm heals quickly. John warns his brother to not come back to battle, for nothing good is waiting for him. He's starving, in need of sleep, and wishes he was home.
Date:
April 4, 1863
Creator:
Rector, John B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John B. Rector to Kenner K. Rector, June 6, 1882]
Letter from John B. Rector, to his brother, Kenner K. Rector discussing selling wool and how to care for the sheep. Cotton seed is too expensive to send out, so getting grass cut as food would be best. Obtaining land for the sheep, someone one will sell them bucks, and how the money will be split between the two; on a five year contract together.
Date:
June 6, 1882
Creator:
Rector, John B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John B. Rector to Kenner K. Rector, March 4, 1861]
Letter from John B. Rector, to his brother, Kenner K. Rector discussing if Kenner has sold any lumber or not. For John feels as though doing a trade with him, he'll have a better advantage with the lumber. Pa sent him $10.00.
Date:
March 4, 1861
Creator:
Rector, John B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John B. Rector to Kenner K. Rector, September 9, 1864]
Letter from John B. Rector, to his brother, Kenner K. Rector discussing how he's returned to the regiment again, General Wheeler raiding Tennessee in order to force General Sherman to fall back and stop his attack on Atlanta, and his confidence on General Hood's ability to hold Atlanta for some time to come. He additionally mentions the brilliance of the nomination of George McClellan and the Democratic Party strategy, and believes that no matter what the Confederacy should continue to fight for its independence.
Date:
September 9, 1864
Creator:
Rector, John B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John B. Rector to Rush Rector, August 29, 1892]
Letter from John B. Rector, to his nephew, Rush Rector discussing Rush needing to return to Austin. So he can attend university and study for the exams to get in. If he doesn't he needs to see Mr. Bickler about other colleges to attend.
Date:
August 29, 1892
Creator:
Rector, John B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Rector from Kenner K. Rector, December 29, 1863]
Letter from John B. Rector, to his brother, Kenner K. Rector discussing the many losses during the war. Not only were certain men killed in battle, but a lot of horses were as well. Food supply will be very low so they'll have to make do with what they have.
Date:
December 29, 1863
Creator:
Rector, John B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Watts Rector to Effie Watts Rector, August 15, 1889]
Letter from John Watts Rector, to his mother, Effie Watts Rector discussing not much important occurring. Just really hot weather, being in court long, and Cousin Leaf Hall marrying someone named Miss Taylor. Sends all love.
Date:
August 15, 1889
Creator:
Rector, John Watts
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Watts Rector to Kenner K. Rector, April 7, 1882]
Letter from John Watts Rector, to his father, Kenner K. Rector discussing how school is coming to a close for the month. All is well back home and no one got hurt working on the new capital ground.
Date:
April 7, 1882
Creator:
Rector, John Watts
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History