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[Transcript of Letter from Annie Watts Winston to Effie Watts Rector]
Transcript of letter from Letter from Annie Watts Winston, to her sister, Effie Watts Rector discussing her enthusiasm of receiving news about Effie's life, her desire to receive more letters from her, and her desire to see her eventually.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Mrs.Watts to Effie Watts Rector]
Transcript of letter from Mrs. Watts, to her daughter, Effie Watts Rector discussing life back home and the importance of Religion on the after-life.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Annie Watts Winston to Effie Watts Rector]
Letter from Annie Watts Winston, to her sister, Effie Watts Rector discussing her enthusiasm of receiving news about Effie's life, her desire to receive more letters from her, and her desire to see her eventually.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Winston, Annie Watts
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs.Watts to Effie Watts Rector]
Letter from Mrs. Watts, to her daughter, Effie Watts Rector discussing life back home and the importance of Religion on the after-life.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Watts, Mrs.
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
[Transcript of Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Louis Fielden Rector]
Transcript of letter from Kenner K. Rector, to his son, Louis Fielden Rector discussing the health of both himself and Louis's mother. He informs Louis of an offer for his part of the land, although it is from a shady source.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
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
[Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Louis Fielden Rector]
Letter from Kenner K. Rector, to his son, Louis Fielden Rector discussing the health of both himself and Louis's mother. He informs Louis of an offer for his part of the land, although it is from a shady source.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Rector, Kenner K.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from J. T. Black to Kenner K. Rector, August 22, 1898]
Transcript of letter from J. T. Black, to his cousin, Kenner K. Rector discussing the state of his farm, his life, and his neighbors lives. He mentions that a majority of the cotton planted had been destroyed by the Mexican Weevil, that a neighbor sold his land for far below its worth, and bankruptcy.
Date:
August 22, 1898
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from W. T. Hill to Kenner K. Rector, October 10, 1907]
Transcript of letter from W.T. Hill to Kenner K. Rector discussing how long it has been since they have spoken, seen, and served together in the Terry's Texas Rangers during the Civil War. He invites Kenner to their annual brigade meeting at Jacksonville.
Date:
October 10, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. T. Hill to Kenner K. Rector, October 10, 1907]
Letter from W.T. Hill to Kenner K. Rector discussing how long it has been since they have spoken, seen, and served together in the Terry's Texas Rangers during the Civil War. He invites Kenner to their annual brigade meeting at Jacksonville.
Date:
October 10, 1907
Creator:
Hill, W. T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Effie Watts Rector to Rush Rector, January 18, 1893]
Transcript of letter from Effie Watts Rector, to her son, Rush Rector discussing about Rush's exams. Effie sends encouragement his way and tells him how proud she is of him. Back home is fine, everyone is going to school, and planting will happen once the weather gets hot. She wonders if he heard from John and why he hasn't responded to Bryd's letter.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. T. Black to Kenner K. Rector, August 22, 1898]
Letter from J. T. Black, to his cousin, Kenner K. Rector discussing the state of his farm, his life, and his neighbors lives. He mentions that a majority of the cotton planted had been destroyed by the Mexican Weevil, that a neighbor sold his land for far below its worth, and bankruptcy.
Date:
August 22, 1898
Creator:
Black, J. T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Ms. L. R. to Rush Rector]
Transcript of letter from Ms. L. R., to her nephew, Rush Rector discussing life up in Dallas, Texas. She mentions the lack of demand and low wages for servants, various doings of neighbors, and denies the idea of renting out her house.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Effie Watts Rector to Rush Rector, January 18, 1893]
Letter from Effie Watts Rector, to her son, Rush Rector discussing about Rush's exams. Effie sends encouragement his way and tells him how proud she is of him. Back home is fine, everyone is going to school, and planting will happen once the weather gets hot. She wonders if he heard from John and why he hasn't responded to Bryd's letter.
Date:
January 18, 1893
Creator:
Rector, Effie Watts
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Effie Watts Rector to Rush Rector]
Transcript of letter from Effie Watts Rector to Rush Rector discussing life back at home with regards to family, friends, and neighbors. She says how deeply he is missed by family members and friends since he had left for school.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Letter from Effie Watts Rector to Rush Rector]
Transcript of letter from Effie Watts Rector to Rush Rector discussing life back at home with regards to family, friends, and neighbors. She says how deeply he is missed by family members and friends since he had left for school.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Rector, Effie Watts
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Ms. L. R. to Rush Rector, November 11, 1892]
Transcript of letter from Ms. L. R., to her nephew, Rush Rector discussing politics. She's not happy Rush supported Hog. She also doesn't like that Cleveland was elected and think people have gone mad. Ms. L Rector was better off happy with Harrison in the house four years ago.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ms. L. R. to Rush Rector]
Letter from Ms. L. R., to her nephew, Rush Rector discussing life up in Dallas, Texas. She mentions the lack of demand and low wages for servants, various doings of neighbors, and denies the idea of renting out her house.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
L. R., Ms.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ms. L. R. to Rush Rector, November 11, 1892]
Letter from Ms. L. R., to her nephew, Rush Rector discussing politics. She's not happy Rush supported Hog. She also doesn't like that Cleveland was elected and think people have gone mad. Ms. L Rector was better off happy with Harrison in the house four years ago.
Date:
November 11, 1892
Creator:
L. R., Ms.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Ms. L. R. to Rush Rector, October 20, 1892]
Transcript of letter from Ms. L. R., to her nephew, Rush Rector discussing how the weather has been constant rain. Just rain and mud about the road. She doesn't like the way Rush is writing in his letters. It's understandable that he's getting a good education but changing the spelling of a person's name. And a certain sentence is odd to her.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ms. L. R. to Rush Rector, October 20, 1892]
Letter from Ms. L. R., to her nephew, Rush Rector discussing how the weather has been constant rain. Just rain and mud about the road. She doesn't like the way Rush is writing in his letters. It's understandable that he's getting a good education but changing the spelling of a person's name. And a certain sentence is odd to her.
Date:
October 20, 1892
Creator:
L. R., Ms.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Effie Watts Rector to Rush Rector, March 20, 1891]
Transcript of letter from Effie Watts Rector, to her son, Rush Rector discussing how back home is doing. Only Bryd has the smallpox now, the other children are doing well with there writing, and the girls might attend a private school. As for the crops there not hurt yet just not producing much and the fruit trees may not bear because of the weather.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from John B. Rector to Rush Rector, August 29, 1892]
Transcript of letter from John B. Rector, to his nephew, Rush Rector discussing Rush needing to return to Austin. So he can attend university and study for the exams to get in. If he doesn't he needs to see Mr. Bickler about other colleges to attend.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History