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[Transcript of Letter from J. T. Black to Kenner K. Rector, February 5, 1884] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from J. T. Black to Kenner K. Rector, February 5, 1884]

Transcript of 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: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ludwell Lee Rector to Kenner K. Rector, March 5, 1888] (open access)

[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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. T. Black to Kenner K. Rector, February 5, 1884] (open access)

[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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Annie Watts Winston forwarded by Bill L. Winston to Effie Watts Rector, September 5, 1884] (open access)

[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
System: The Portal to Texas History