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[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.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Annie Watts Winston to John Watts, June 24, 1863]
Letter from Annie Watts Winston, to her brother, John Watts discussing how letters coming in were burned by the enemy. So finding out what's going on or a response from someone will be hard. She informs her brother how the family is doing and wishing him good health.
Date:
June 24, 1863
Creator:
Winston, Annie Watts
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Letter from G. Wadley to Mrs. Wadley, April 9, 1863]
Letter from G. Wadley, to his wife, Mrs. Wadley discussing his business dealings and life in Louisiana. He expresses concern over their baby being sick and expresses his regret for not being there.
Date:
1863?-04-09
Creator:
Wadley, G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from G. Wadley to Mrs. Wadley, April 9, 1863]
Transcript of letter from G. Wadley, to his wife, Mrs. Wadley discussing his business dealings and life in Louisiana. He expresses concern over their baby being sick and expresses his regret for not being there.
Date:
1863?-04-09
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History