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[Letter from Mrs. Watts to Effie Watts, January 17, 1862]
Letter from Mrs. Watts to Effie Watts discussing the delight she felt in receiving Effie's letters, for she loves writing. Tells Effie she doesn't dream of her or her children and how a fire started at Monticello House. Everyone sends love from home and wonders how her husband an child are.
Date:
January 17, 1862
Creator:
Watts, Mrs.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Watts to Effie Watts, November 27, 1860]
Letter from Mrs. Watts, to her daughter, Effie Watts discussing how she not only misses her but her other children as well and wishes for their safety. She wonders how Effie and the people in Texas think of Lincoln being elected as the next president. Mrs. Watts also updates Effie on the situation back home.
Date:
November 27, 1860
Creator:
Watts, Mrs.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs.Watts to Effie Watts Rector]
Letter from Mrs. Watts, to her daughter, Effie Watts Rector discussing life back home and the importance of Religion on the after-life.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Watts, Mrs.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Watts to Effie Watts Rector, December 10, 1866]
Letter from Mrs. Watts, to her daughter, Effie Watts Rector discussing how she wishes to be with her children and grandchildren surrounded by happiness. No sorrow or suffering. Some family members were sick, others were fine, and prices have skyrocketed on produce. Fundraisers are being held for a graveyard for the fallen soldiers and help fix up a church.
Date:
December 10, 1866
Creator:
Watts, Mrs.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Watts to Effie Watts Rector, February 19, 1867]
Letter from Mrs. Watts, to her daughter, Effie Watts Rector discussing how Effie has many blessings from her. To Effie and her husband, kisses for their little boy. The winter has been rough back home, many deaths have occurred, just as many marriages. A lot of couples are tying the knot; she accepts the invitation to visit Texas.
Date:
February 19, 1867
Creator:
Watts, Mrs.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Watts to John Watts, August 2, 1861]
Letter from Mrs. Watts, to her son, John Watts discussing how the mail has been irregular lately but she got his and Effie's letter at night. Victories have been made yet with the cost of a large number of soldiers being sick. She's grateful they won't have famine, Perry wasn't sent to war, and happy John's family is well.
Date:
August 2, 1861
Creator:
Watts, Mrs.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Watts to John Watts, August 3, 1862]
Letter from Mrs. Watts, to her son, John Watts discussing the whereabouts of the enemy in near by areas. She wishes it would all be over for far to many are wounded or sick. Typhoid fever is going about and she really wishes her son would have more faith. Religion is important to her an she doesn't want her children not being able to get into heaven. She asks John again to let God into his life.
Date:
August 3, 1862
Creator:
Watts, Mrs.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Watts to John Watts, February 28, 1862]
Letter from Mrs. Watts to her son, John Watts, discussing that times are rough currently, but she is hoping things will get better so she can see everyone again.
Date:
February 28, 1862
Creator:
Watts, Mrs.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ms. L. R. to Rush Rector]
Letter from Ms. L. R., to her nephew, Rush Rector discussing life up in Dallas, Texas. She mentions the lack of demand and low wages for servants, various doings of neighbors, and denies the idea of renting out her house.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
L. R., Ms.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ms. L. R. to Rush Rector, November 11, 1892]
Letter from Ms. L. R., to her nephew, Rush Rector discussing politics. She's not happy Rush supported Hog. She also doesn't like that Cleveland was elected and think people have gone mad. Ms. L Rector was better off happy with Harrison in the house four years ago.
Date:
November 11, 1892
Creator:
L. R., Ms.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ms. L. R. to Rush Rector, October 20, 1892]
Letter from Ms. L. R., to her nephew, Rush Rector discussing how the weather has been constant rain. Just rain and mud about the road. She doesn't like the way Rush is writing in his letters. It's understandable that he's getting a good education but changing the spelling of a person's name. And a certain sentence is odd to her.
Date:
October 20, 1892
Creator:
L. R., Ms.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ms. Watts to Effie Watts, December 16, 1861]
Letter from Ms. Watts, to her sister, Effie Watts discussing that in the mountains everyone is safe since there so high up. Even with being high up in the cold, with not much fire, they still received news of Charleston, South Carolina having a fire.
Date:
December 16, 1861
Creator:
Watts, Ms.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from N. Royston to Effie Watts Rector, April 7, 1875]
Letter from N. Royston, to her cousin, Effie Watts Rector discussing the lives and health of herself, various family members, friends, and others.
Date:
April 7, 1875
Creator:
Royston, N.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. T. Trowbridge, 1863]
Letter from S.T. Trowbridge discussing how he should be addressed in letters And how he's still with General John A. Logan under fire in 9 battles during the Siege of Vicksburg.
Date:
1863
Creator:
Trowbridge, S. T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. T. Trowbridge to the Trowbridge Family, August 8, 1863]
Letter from S. T. Trowbridge to the Trowbridge Family discussing a new baby being born into the family. Now consisting of one boy and four girls for them. He then talks highly on General Grant being the best general he's ever worked for. As well as trusting the man, even enough to following him further into battle. He met a few old acquaintances but they're all unwell.
Date:
August 8, 1863
Creator:
Trowbridge, S. T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vanburen Sargent to his Parents - 1863]
Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent discussing his company guarding a railroad 17 miles from Jackson, Mississippi.
Date:
1863
Creator:
Sargent, Vanburen W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to James Sargent, August 13, 1864]
Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his brother, James Sargent discussing his desire to get out of a military hospital as soon as possible in order to get back to his regiment.
Date:
August 13, 1864
Creator:
Sargent, Vanburen W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, 1863]
Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent discussing being stationed in Arkansas. He expresses that he doesn't understand why his regiment was stationed there and that he doesn't believe that they are there for a good cause given that there is "home guards" being formed by citizens of Arkansas.
Date:
1863?
Creator:
Sargent, Vanburen W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, 1863]
Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent discussing a new captain him and the boys have. He also feels as though some of the men are too young in the army. Vanburen thinks he should be in the ground by now but he's still breathing.
Date:
1863
Creator:
Sargent, Vanburen W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, 1864]
Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent informing them that his leg is doing better; giving his parents a health update.
Date:
1864
Creator:
Sargent, Vanburen W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, April 14, 1864]
Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent discussing his army company's movement and combat through the Mississippi River. He mentions attacking Fort DeRaissa (DeRussy) and his company acting as a reserve reinforcement for General Nathaniel Banks Army of the Gulf and Red River campaign.
Date:
April 14, 1864
Creator:
Sargent, Vanburen W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, August 12, 1864]
Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent informing them that he will soon request a furlough, that he was transferred to another military hospital in Keokuk, Iowa, and that his health is good.
Date:
August 12, 1864
Creator:
Sargent, Vanburen W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, August 1863]
Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent discussing his deployment tomorrow morning to an unknown location. He says that they might be deployed to reinforce William Rosecrans Army of the Cumberland.
Date:
1863-08~
Creator:
Sargent, Vanburen W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, December 3, 1864]
Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent discussing the possibility of being deployed in Vicksburg, Mississippi, his life in Keokuk, Iowa, and the distribution of wages to their and to his needs.
Date:
December 3, 1864
Creator:
Sargent, Vanburen W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History