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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Letter from John B. Rector, to his brother, Kenner K. Rector discussing how he's returned to the regiment again, General Wheeler raiding Tennessee in order to force General Sherman to fall back and stop his attack on Atlanta, and his confidence on General Hood's ability to hold Atlanta for some time to come. He additionally mentions the brilliance of the nomination of George McClellan and the Democratic Party strategy, and believes that no matter what the Confederacy should continue to fight for its independence.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 letters from Texas aren't coming in. Since the Mississippi River isn't cleared yet. Stores with needed supplies got burnt but they still move forward to fight in Murfreesboro.

Letter from Mrs. Watts, to her son, John Watts discussing the whereabouts of the enemy in near by areas. She wishes it would all be over for far to many are wounded or sick. Typhoid fever is going about and she really wishes her son would have more faith. Religion is important to her an she doesn't want her children not being able to get into heaven. She asks John again to let God into his life.

Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts, discussing how the Yankees turned the tables on them. By making the rangers retreat for days not able to cross the river, with barely any food to eat to where mush had to be created. Continued killing or capturing the enemy and not much news from Texas so it worries him.

Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts discussing the surprise victory in the Battle of Shiloh, and both armies are using all of there strength in the battle. Managed to acquire supplies when the enemy left a camp in confusion but they were able to capture a few who seemed wanting out of the war. More recruits are arriving and he sends his thanks as well as John, for the sock she sent them.

Letter from Mrs. Watts to her son, John Watts, discussing that times are rough currently, but she is hoping things will get better so she can see everyone again.

Letter from Annie Watts Winston to John Watts discussing the illness she's come down with that hasn't gone away for two seasons now. She wishes Effie was at home and safe instead of in Texas, where it obviously isn't safe with all the fighting going on.

letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts discussing him being cared for in a private house since he became sickly. No one knows when the fighting will occur at Bowling Green, over 100,000 confederate soldiers there now, and some citizens have volunteered to fight. Kenner is still wondering where her letter is.

Letter from Mrs. Watts to Effie Watts discussing the delight she felt in receiving Effie's letters, for she loves writing. Tells Effie she doesn't dream of her or her children and how a fire started at Monticello House. Everyone sends love from home and wonders how her husband an child are.

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.

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.