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[Transcript of Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. Sargent, February 17, 1865]
Transcript of letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his father, Mr. Sargent discussing his regiment's recent movement through the Mississippi River toward New Orleans, Louisiana. He mentions sending his clothes and blanket to Mr. Sargent and instructing them to keep it until further notice.
Date:
February 17, 1865
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mrs. Sargent, January 22, 1862]
Transcript of letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his mother, Mrs. Sargent informing them of his recent life including his redeployment to a camp 2 miles from Jackson, Mississippi. He mentions the extremely cold climate, various people in his company, the expectation of an attack, and the lack of information received on the war.
Date:
January 22, 1863
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mrs. Sargent, June 21, 1864]
Transcript of letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his mother, Mrs. Sargent discussing the recovery of his wounded leg and his plans to get furloughed. He says that he will be waiting to receive his pay first and recover from his wound before requesting to be furloughed.
Date:
June 21, 1864
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Vica Watts to Effie and Kenner K. Rector, March 20, 1870]
Transcript of letter from Vica Watts to Effie and Kenner K. Rector discussing Kenner's handsome looks, as receiving his photo in the mail was a surprise. Vica also discusses her and others lives and a sickness is going about the town.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Vica Watts to Effie and Kenner Rector, January 2, 1870]
Transcript of letter from Vica Watts, to her sister and brother-in-law, Effie and Kenner K. Rector discussing there mothers health. It's gotten better,. She can eat more, have a more clearer mind, but her right side isn't of use. The doctors want to do all they can. For some patients have become paralyzed completely, or some parts, and are depressed. A study is being conducted to understand the disease more.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Vica Watts to Effie Watts Rector, January 29, 1865]
Transcript of letter from Vica Watts, to her sister, Effie Watts discussing the aftermath of a battle near her town won by the Union troops. She mentions the devastation on the town incurred by the union troops, and their retreat and withdrawal from the town.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Vica Watts to Effie Watts Rector, March 24, 1872]
Transcript of letter from Vica Watts, to her sister, Effie Watts Rector discussing the passing of their mother. Vica was there for the last moments since others couldn't be there. A lot is changing in Virginia, slowly but surely, and many have left to find work elsewhere. While some have left and don't contact much or a few still aren't married yet.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Vica Watts to Kenner K. Rector, August 4, 1869]
Transcript of letter from Vica Watts to Kenner K. Rector discussing the flooding that occurred in Texas. She is happy no one's life was lost and all were safe. But as the weather is bad down there so it is in Virginia. Crops have been burnt to a crisp and no rain in sight. Having that bit of rain would be most helpful indeed.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from W. T. Hill to Kenner K. Rector, October 10, 1907]
Transcript of letter from W.T. Hill to Kenner K. Rector discussing how long it has been since they have spoken, seen, and served together in the Terry's Texas Rangers during the Civil War. He invites Kenner to their annual brigade meeting at Jacksonville.
Date:
October 10, 1907
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of The 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:
June 6, 2017
Creator:
Kuenstler, Jewellee
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History