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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 Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts, January 20th, 1862]
letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts discussing him being cared for in a private house since he became sickly. No one knows when the fighting will occur at Bowling Green, over 100,000 confederate soldiers there now, and some citizens have volunteered to fight. Kenner is still wondering where her letter is.
Date:
January 20, 1862
Creator:
Rector, Kenner K.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts, June 16, 1862]
Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts, discussing how the Yankees turned the tables on them. By making the rangers retreat for days not able to cross the river, with barely any food to eat to where mush had to be created. Continued killing or capturing the enemy and not much news from Texas so it worries him.
Date:
June 12, 1862
Creator:
Rector, Kenner K.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Mrs. Watts to John Watts, August 3, 1862]
Transcript of 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:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts, August 11, 1862]
Transcript of letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts discussing how letters from Texas aren't coming in. Since the Mississippi River isn't cleared yet. Stores with needed supplies got burnt but they still move forward to fight in Murfreesboro.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
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 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 Vica Watts to Kenner K. Rector, August 4, 1869]
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:
August 4, 1869
Creator:
Watts, Vica
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lee Rector to Kenner K. Rector, November 19, 1869]
Letter from Lee Rector, to his brother, Kenner K. Rector discussing how pleased he is to hear from kinfolk in the cold weather. He tells his brother that Effie is welcomed to go through his compositions and papers. As well as the trunk, there all welcomed to take what they need; pneumonia is going about, he's caught it a lot and wishes someone was here on the days he was sick. So he isn't alone.
Date:
November 19, 1869
Creator:
Rector, Lee
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vica Watts to Effie and Kenner Rector, January 2, 1870]
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:
January 2, 1870
Creator:
Watts, Vica
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 Ludwell Lee Rector to Kenner K. Rector, September 8, 1870]
Letter from Ludwell Lee Rector, to his son, Kenner K. Rector discussing paying off a possible debt that he owes. Mentioning how much to pull for payments, receiving his medication, for he's weak and unwell.
Date:
September 8, 1870
Creator:
Rector, Ludwell Lee
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vica Watts to Effie Watts Rector, March 24, 1872]
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:
March 24, 1872
Creator:
Watts, Vica
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 Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts Rector, December 25, 1881
Letter from Kenner K. Rector, to his wife, Effie Watts Rector discussing Fisher County to his wife. The different homes people live in, distance of families, and wild turkeys that are haunted. To sell at the market along with skunk and wolf hides. He tells her to make sure her and the children have all they need coming by rail. And to finish those loose ends before departing.
Date:
December 25, 1881
Creator:
Rector, Kenner K.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ludwell Lee Rector to Kenner K. Rector, March 5, 1888]
Letter from Ludwell Lee Rector, to his son, Kenner K. Rector discussing how his health is bad and the farm isn't doing too good. Not enough was produced to help pay off debts but he at least has some corn. The uncles are unwell and Aunt Clara is the oldest living person in the county.
Date:
March 5, 1888
Creator:
Rector, Ludwell Lee
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
[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
[Letter from Letitice T. McClure to Polly Thomas, May 17, 1846]
Letter from Letitice T. McClure to Polly Thomas discussing how she'll give Polly a diary on days missed. While updating Polly on the family and how sickness is spreading about. But the children are pushing through to get well and have plenty of things about to get them to exercise. A Indian came into town preaching anecdotes from his tribe the Choctaw; the Indian was a prophet and a Chief.
Date:
May 17, 1846
Creator:
McClure, Letitice
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 Ludwell Lee Rector to Kenner K. Rector, March 8, 1858]
Letter from Ludwell Lee Rector, to his son, Kenner K. Rector discussing that John wrote home to only be hard on Kenner and request funds. Jeanette will start school soon and it's becoming hard to get hold of bread or seeds. There's a possibility the grasshoppers will take the crop.
Date:
March 8, 1858
Creator:
Rector, Ludwell Lee
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ludwell Lee Rector to Kenner K. Rector, May 14, 1859]
Letter from Ludwell Lee Rector, to his son, Kenner K. Rector discussing that the family is doing well and John is trying to make his way home but needs $300.00 that'll get to him as soon as possible. He wonders Kenner's selling of lumber is going.
Date:
May 14, 1859
Creator:
Rector, Ludwell Lee
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ludwell Lee Rector to Kenner K. Rector, March 4th, 1856]
Letter from Ludwell Lee Rector, to his son, Kenner K. Rector discussing how selling the goods aren't going to well but only needs a certain amount to pay off debt. It's Kenner's choice to stay in school or not. Not his.
Date:
March 4, 1856
Creator:
Rector, Ludwell Lee
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History