[Letter from John B. Rector to Rush Rector, August 29, 1892] (open access)

[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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vica Watts to Effie Watts Rector, January 29, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from Vica Watts to Effie Watts Rector, January 29, 1865]

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: January 29, 1865
Creator: Watts, Vica
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Rector from Kenner K. Rector, December 29, 1863] (open access)

[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.
System: The Portal to Texas History