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[Transcript of Letter from Vica Watts to Effie Watts Rector, March 24, 1872]
Transcript of letter from Vica Watts, to her sister, Effie Watts Rector discussing the passing of their mother. Vica was there for the last moments since others couldn't be there. A lot is changing in Virginia, slowly but surely, and many have left to find work elsewhere. While some have left and don't contact much or a few still aren't married yet.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Annie Watts Winston to Kenner K. Rector, November 27, 1873]
Transcript of letter from Annie Watts Winston, to her brother in law, Kenner K. Rector discussing needing funds to move things around and also still owing money. Annie speaks of moving to teach elsewhere for awhile, a small update on family, some are sick. An wants to hear more from Kenner and Effie, especially about there move.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ludwell Lee Rector to Kenner K. Rector, September 8, 1870]
Letter from Ludwell Lee Rector, to his son, Kenner K. Rector discussing paying off a possible debt that he owes. Mentioning how much to pull for payments, receiving his medication, for he's weak and unwell.
Date:
September 8, 1870
Creator:
Rector, Ludwell Lee
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Ludwell Lee Rector to Kenner K. Rector, September 8, 1870]
Transcript of letter from Ludwell Lee Rector, to his son, Kenner K. Rector discussing paying off a possible debt that he owes. Mentioning how much to pull for payments, receiving his medication, for he's weak and unwell.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Vica Watts to Effie and Kenner K. Rector, March 20, 1870]
Transcript of letter from Vica Watts to Effie and Kenner K. Rector discussing Kenner's handsome looks, as receiving his photo in the mail was a surprise. Vica also discusses her and others lives and a sickness is going about the town.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Effie Watts Rector to Kenner K. Rector, February 23, 1870]
Letter from Effie Watts Rector, to her husband, Kenner K. Rector discussing how things are going back home. A lot of people have passed away and buried recently. Only one wedding occurred but quite silent some are sick, Calico skirts are in, and Effie would love one. She also wonders if her husband knows how to harvest strawberries.
Date:
February 23, 1870
Creator:
Rector, Effie Watts
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Effie Watts Rector to Kenner K. Rector, February 23, 1870]
Transcript of letter from Effie Watts Rector, to her husband, Kenner K. Rector discussing how things are going back home. A lot of people have passed away and buried recently. Only one wedding occurred but quite silent some are sick, Calico skirts are in, and Effie would love one. She also wonders if her husband knows how to harvest strawberries.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vica Watts to Effie and Kenner K. Rector, March 20, 1870]
Letter from Vica Watts to Effie and Kenner K. Rector discussing Kenner's handsome looks, as receiving his photo in the mail was a surprise. Vica also discusses her and others lives and a sickness is going about the town.
Date:
March 20, 1870
Creator:
Watts, Vica
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vica Watts to Effie and Kenner Rector, January 2, 1870]
Letter from Vica Watts, to her sister and brother-in-law, Effie and Kenner K. Rector discussing there mothers health. It's gotten better,. She can eat more, have a more clearer mind, but her right side isn't of use. The doctors want to do all they can. For some patients have become paralyzed completely, or some parts, and are depressed. A study is being conducted to understand the disease more.
Date:
January 2, 1870
Creator:
Watts, Vica
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Vica Watts to Effie and Kenner Rector, January 2, 1870]
Transcript of letter from Vica Watts, to her sister and brother-in-law, Effie and Kenner K. Rector discussing there mothers health. It's gotten better,. She can eat more, have a more clearer mind, but her right side isn't of use. The doctors want to do all they can. For some patients have become paralyzed completely, or some parts, and are depressed. A study is being conducted to understand the disease more.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Lee Rector to Kenner K. Rector, November 19, 1869]
Transcript of 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.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Lee Rector to Effie Watts Rector, December 9, 1868]
Transcript of letter from Lee Rector to Effie Watts Rector discussing how his health has become poor possibly because of the outbreak of pneumonia going around the academy. He can't come home anytime soon due to his poor health.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lee Rector to Effie Watts Rector, December 9, 1868]
Letter from Lee Rector to Effie Watts Rector discussing how his health has become poor possibly because of the outbreak of pneumonia going around the academy. He can't come home anytime soon due to his poor health.
Date:
December 9, 1869
Creator:
Rector, Lee
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lee Rector to Kenner K. Rector, November 19, 1869]
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.
Date:
November 19, 1869
Creator:
Rector, Lee
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vica Watts to Kenner K. Rector, August 4, 1869]
Letter from Vica Watts to Kenner K. Rector discussing the flooding that occurred in Texas. She is happy no one's life was lost and all were safe. But as the weather is bad down there so it is in Virginia. Crops have been burnt to a crisp and no rain in sight. Having that bit of rain would be most helpful indeed.
Date:
August 4, 1869
Creator:
Watts, Vica
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Mrs. Watts to Effie Watts Rector, February 19, 1867]
Transcript of letter from Mrs. Watts, to her daughter, Effie Watts Rector discussing how Effie has many blessings from her. To Effie and her husband, kisses for their little boy. The winter has been rough back home, many deaths have occurred, just as many marriages. A lot of couples are tying the knot; she accepts the invitation to visit Texas.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Vica Watts to Kenner K. Rector, August 4, 1869]
Transcript of letter from Vica Watts to Kenner K. Rector discussing the flooding that occurred in Texas. She is happy no one's life was lost and all were safe. But as the weather is bad down there so it is in Virginia. Crops have been burnt to a crisp and no rain in sight. Having that bit of rain would be most helpful indeed.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Watts to Effie Watts Rector, February 19, 1867]
Letter from Mrs. Watts, to her daughter, Effie Watts Rector discussing how Effie has many blessings from her. To Effie and her husband, kisses for their little boy. The winter has been rough back home, many deaths have occurred, just as many marriages. A lot of couples are tying the knot; she accepts the invitation to visit Texas.
Date:
February 19, 1867
Creator:
Watts, Mrs.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Watts to Effie Watts Rector, December 10, 1866]
Letter from Mrs. Watts, to her daughter, Effie Watts Rector discussing how she wishes to be with her children and grandchildren surrounded by happiness. No sorrow or suffering. Some family members were sick, others were fine, and prices have skyrocketed on produce. Fundraisers are being held for a graveyard for the fallen soldiers and help fix up a church.
Date:
December 10, 1866
Creator:
Watts, Mrs.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Mrs. Watts to Effie Watts Rector, December 10, 1866]
Transcript of letter from Mrs. Watts, to her daughter, Effie Watts Rector discussing how she wishes to be with her children and grandchildren surrounded by happiness. No sorrow or suffering. Some family members were sick, others were fine, and prices have skyrocketed on produce. Fundraisers are being held for a graveyard for the fallen soldiers and help fix up a church.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Annie Watts Winston to Effie Watts Rector, February 12, 1865]
Transcript of letter from Annie Watts Winston, to her sister, Effie Watts Rector discussing how her eyesight is failing her, her life and others, and her disapproval of Effie going to Texas.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Annie Watts Winston to Effie Watts Rector, February 12, 1865]
Letter from Annie Watts Winston, to her sister, Effie Watts Rector discussing how her eyesight is failing her, her life and others, and her disapproval of Effie going to Texas.
Date:
February 12, 1865
Creator:
Winston, Annie Watts
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Vica Watts to Effie Watts Rector, January 29, 1865]
Transcript of letter from Vica Watts, to her sister, Effie Watts discussing the aftermath of a battle near her town won by the Union troops. She mentions the devastation on the town incurred by the union troops, and their retreat and withdrawal from the town.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vica Watts to Effie Watts Rector, January 29, 1865]
Letter from Vica Watts, to her sister, Effie Watts discussing the aftermath of a battle near her town won by the Union troops. She mentions the devastation on the town incurred by the union troops, and their retreat and withdrawal from the town.
Date:
January 29, 1865
Creator:
Watts, Vica
System:
The Portal to Texas History