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[Transcript of Letter from Ludwell Lee Rector to Kenner K. Rector, March 5, 1888]
Transcript of 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:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Watts Rector to Effie Watts Rector, August 15, 1889]
Letter from John Watts Rector, to his mother, Effie Watts Rector discussing not much important occurring. Just really hot weather, being in court long, and Cousin Leaf Hall marrying someone named Miss Taylor. Sends all love.
Date:
August 15, 1889
Creator:
Rector, John Watts
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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from H.L. Lee to Kenner K. Rector, February 26, 1884]
Letter from H.L. Lee to Kenner K. Rector discussing a series of instructions to create a system of getting water without much fatigue.
Date:
February 26, 1884
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H.L. Lee to Kenner K. Rector, February 26, 1884]
Letter from H.L. Lee to Kenner K. Rector discussing a series of instructions to create a system of getting water without much fatigue.
Date:
February 26, 1884
Creator:
Lee, H.L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Transcript of Letter from Annie Watts Winston forwarded by Bill L. Winston to Effie Watts Rector, September 5, 1884]
Transcript of 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:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 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
[Transcript of Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts Rector, December 25, 1881]
Transcript of 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:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from John B. Rector to Kenner K. Rector, June 6, 1882]
Transcript of letter from John B. Rector, to his brother, Kenner K. Rector discussing selling wool and how to care for the sheep. Cotton seed is too expensive to send out, so getting grass cut as food would be best. Obtaining land for the sheep, someone one will sell them bucks, and how the money will be split between the two; on a five year contract together.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John B. Rector to Kenner K. Rector, June 6, 1882]
Letter from John B. Rector, to his brother, Kenner K. Rector discussing selling wool and how to care for the sheep. Cotton seed is too expensive to send out, so getting grass cut as food would be best. Obtaining land for the sheep, someone one will sell them bucks, and how the money will be split between the two; on a five year contract together.
Date:
June 6, 1882
Creator:
Rector, John B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Watts Rector to Kenner K. Rector, April 7, 1882]
Letter from John Watts Rector, to his father, Kenner K. Rector discussing how school is coming to a close for the month. All is well back home and no one got hurt working on the new capital ground.
Date:
April 7, 1882
Creator:
Rector, John Watts
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from John Watts Rector to Kenner K. Rector, April 7, 1882]
Transcript of letter from John Watts Rector, to his father, Kenner K. Rector discussing how school is coming to a close for the month. All is well back home and no one got hurt working on the new capital ground.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
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.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts Rector, December 8, 1881]
Transcript of Letter from Kenner K. Rector, to his wife, Effie Watts Rector discussing his business venture being undertaken to create a sheep ranch in Nolan County, Texas.
Date:
December 8, 1881
Creator:
unknown
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.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts Rector, December 8, 1881]
Letter from Kenner K. Rector, to his wife, Effie Watts Rector discussing his business venture being undertaken to create a sheep ranch in Nolan County, Texas.
Date:
December 8, 1881
Creator:
Rector, Kenner K.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from N. Royston to Effie Watts Rector, April 7, 1875]
Transcript of 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:
unknown
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
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
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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Annie Watts Winston to Kenner K. Rector, November 27, 1873]
Transcript of 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:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
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
System:
The Portal to Texas History