[Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts, April 16, 1862] (open access)

[Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts, April 16, 1862]

Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts discussing the surprise victory in the Battle of Shiloh, and both armies are using all of there strength in the battle. Managed to acquire supplies when the enemy left a camp in confusion but they were able to capture a few who seemed wanting out of the war. More recruits are arriving and he sends his thanks as well as John, for the sock she sent them.
Date: April 16, 1862
Creator: Rector, Kenner K.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeanette Rector to Kenner K. Rector, April 16, 1860] (open access)

[Letter from Jeanette Rector to Kenner K. Rector, April 16, 1860]

Letter from Jeanette Rector, to her brother, Kenner K. Rector discussing how her school is flourishing, that she's learning a lot, and that she caught a cold like other students did. She sends her love back home and would love a letter from John as well.
Date: April 16, 1860
Creator: Rector, Jeanette
System: The Portal to Texas History