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[Letter from Ms. Watts to Effie Watts, December 16, 1861]
Letter from Ms. Watts, to her sister, Effie Watts discussing that in the mountains everyone is safe since there so high up. Even with being high up in the cold, with not much fire, they still received news of Charleston, South Carolina having a fire.
Date:
December 16, 1861
Creator:
Watts, Ms.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts, December 7, 1861]
Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts discussing how the camp has been moved but now have active service with scouting, doing all the picket guard, and holding the outpost. Even with the move and being in service there's a sickness going around that's deadly. It's late, nothing more to inform.
Date:
December 7, 1861
Creator:
Rector, Kenner K.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts, October 22, 1861]
Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts discussing the build up and reinforcement of troops in his area and the likely upcoming battle between the Confederate forces and the Union forces. He additionally mentions that the Confederates accidentally blew up a magnificent rail road bridge on the Green River.
Date:
October 22, 1861
Creator:
Rector, Kenner K.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts, November 17, 1861]
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.
Date:
November 17, 1861
Creator:
Rector, Kenner K.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts, October 15, 1861]
Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts discussing how they were close to their destination but were sent to another state. He still awaits a letter from her after sending her sheet music from New Orleans.
Date:
October 15, 1861
Creator:
Rector, Kenner K.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts, September 9, 1861]
Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts discussing how writing to her is the only thing that brings him delight. The other men visited Galveston, not much has happened here, but several more companies will join us soon. Since half of the rangers are here.
Date:
September 9, 1861
Creator:
Rector, Kenner K.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Watts to John Watts, August 2, 1861]
Letter from Mrs. Watts, to her son, John Watts discussing how the mail has been irregular lately but she got his and Effie's letter at night. Victories have been made yet with the cost of a large number of soldiers being sick. She's grateful they won't have famine, Perry wasn't sent to war, and happy John's family is well.
Date:
August 2, 1861
Creator:
Watts, Mrs.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John B. Rector to Kenner K. Rector, March 4, 1861]
Letter from John B. Rector, to his brother, Kenner K. Rector discussing if Kenner has sold any lumber or not. For John feels as though doing a trade with him, he'll have a better advantage with the lumber. Pa sent him $10.00.
Date:
March 4, 1861
Creator:
Rector, John B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History