Transcript of letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent discussing how content he feels in the army hospital and in Keokuk, Iowa. He mentions that he created a ring business, already making a profit of $15, and the surprising lack of violence and quiet post-election day.

Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent discussing how content he feels in the army hospital and in Keokuk, Iowa. He mentions that he created a ring business, already making a profit of $15, and the surprising lack of violence and quiet post-election day.

Letter from Lee Rector, to his brother, Kenner K. Rector discussing how pleased he is to hear from kinfolk in the cold weather. He tells his brother that Effie is welcomed to go through his compositions and papers. As well as the trunk, there all welcomed to take what they need; pneumonia is going about, he's caught it a lot and wishes someone was here on the days he was sick. So he isn't alone.

Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts discussing how the fighting with the enemy seems nonstop. Fighting appears everyday to him, from field fights to skirmishes. He wants it to end and wants to hear news from Effie about Texas.

Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts discussing how anxious he is to hear from her, because he has not yet received anything from her for a while. He believes that it is unlikely for any engagement to happen between the Confederates and Union forces in Kentucky, but he is not certain of his prediction because he isn't receiving much accurate information.

Letter from Mrs. Watts, to her daughter, Effie Watts discussing how she not only misses her but her other children as well and wishes for their safety. She wonders how Effie and the people in Texas think of Lincoln being elected as the next president. Mrs. Watts also updates Effie on the situation back home.

Land patent issued to John F. Stroop by the State of Texas, signed by Governor Sam Houston, for a piece of land northeast of Waxahachie.

Daily newspaper from Huntsville, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Huntsville, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.