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[Transcript of Letter from Ludwell Lee Rector to Kenner K. Rector, March 8, 1858]
Transcript of letter from Ludwell Lee Rector, to his son, Kenner K. Rector discussing that John wrote home to only be hard on Kenner and request funds. Jeanette will start school soon and it's becoming hard to get hold of bread or seeds. There's a possibility the grasshoppers will take the crop.
Date:
March 8, 1858
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ludwell Lee Rector to Kenner K. Rector, March 8, 1858]
Letter from Ludwell Lee Rector, to his son, Kenner K. Rector discussing that John wrote home to only be hard on Kenner and request funds. Jeanette will start school soon and it's becoming hard to get hold of bread or seeds. There's a possibility the grasshoppers will take the crop.
Date:
March 8, 1858
Creator:
Rector, Ludwell Lee
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ludwell Lee Rector to Kenner K. Rector, March 4th, 1856]
Letter from Ludwell Lee Rector, to his son, Kenner K. Rector discussing how selling the goods aren't going to well but only needs a certain amount to pay off debt. It's Kenner's choice to stay in school or not. Not his.
Date:
March 4, 1856
Creator:
Rector, Ludwell Lee
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Ludwell Lee Rector to Kenner K. Rector, March 4th, 1856]
Transcript of letter from Ludwell Lee Rector, to his son, Kenner K. Rector discussing how selling the goods aren't going to well but only needs a certain amount to pay off debt. It's Kenner's choice to stay in school or not. Not his.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ludwell Lee Rector to Kenner, December 22, 1855]
Letter from Ludwell Lee Rector to his son, Kenner, discussing how his mother is near death and that he will try to send money to his sons. He wished to have seen his boys before departing.
Date:
December 22, 1855
Creator:
Rector, Ludwell Lee
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Ludwell Lee Rector to Kenner, December 22, 1855]
Transcript of a letter from Ludwell Lee Rector to his son, Kenner, discussing how his mother is near death and that he will try to send money to his sons. He wished to have seen his boys before departing.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Ludwell Lee Rector to Kenner K. Rector, August 27, 1856]
Transcript of Letter from Ludwell Lee Rector, to his son, Kenner K. Rector discussing how the sale of goods isn't going too well, however he only needs a certain amount to pay off debt.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ludwell Lee Rector to Kenner K. Rector, August 27, 1856]
Letter from Ludwell Lee Rector, to his son, Kenner K. Rector discussing how the sale of goods isn't going too well, however he only needs a certain amount to pay off debt.
Date:
August 27, 1856
Creator:
Rector, Kenner K.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ludwell Lee Rector to Kenner K. Rector, May 14, 1859]
Letter from Ludwell Lee Rector, to his son, Kenner K. Rector discussing that the family is doing well and John is trying to make his way home but needs $300.00 that'll get to him as soon as possible. He wonders Kenner's selling of lumber is going.
Date:
May 14, 1859
Creator:
Rector, Ludwell Lee
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Ludwell Lee Rector to Kenner K. Rector, May 14, 1859]
Transcript of letter from Ludwell Lee Rector, to his son, Kenner K. Rector discussing that the family is doing well and John is trying to make his way home but needs $300.00 that'll get to him as soon as possible. He wonders Kenner's selling of lumber is going.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Annie Watts Winston to Effie Watts, June 20, 1860]
Transcript of letter from Annie Watts Winston, to her sister, Effie Watts discussing her being upset with Effie, for leaving so quickly to a hot state such as Texas. Everyone back home was distressed of her leave, illness struck little Johnnie, and a few family members put some pounds on. All of the fruits grew nicely back home.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Watts to Effie Watts, November 27, 1860]
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.
Date:
November 27, 1860
Creator:
Watts, Mrs.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Mrs. Watts to Effie Watts, November 27, 1860]
Transcript of 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.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Annie Watts Winston to Effie Watts, June 20, 1860]
Letter from Annie Watts Winston, to her sister, Effie Watts discussing her being upset with Effie, for leaving so quickly to a hot state such as Texas. Everyone back home was distressed of her leave, illness struck little Johnnie, and a few family members put some pounds on. All of the fruits grew nicely back home.
Date:
May 20, 1860
Creator:
Winston, Annie Watts
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeanette Rector to Kenner K. Rector, April 16, 1860]
Letter from Jeanette Rector, to her brother, Kenner K. Rector discussing how her school is flourishing, that she's learning a lot, and that she caught a cold like other students did. She sends her love back home and would love a letter from John as well.
Date:
April 16, 1860
Creator:
Rector, Jeanette
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Jeanette Rector to Kenner K. Rector, April 16, 1860]
Transcript of letter from Jeanette Rector, to her brother, Kenner K. Rector discussing how her school is flourishing, that she's learning a lot, and that she caught a cold like other students did. She sends her love back home and would love a letter from John as well.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from John B. Rector to Kenner K. Rector, March 4, 1861]
Transcript of 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:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Mrs. Watts to John Watts, August 2, 1861]
Transcript of 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:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts, September 9, 1861]
Transcript of 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:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts, October 15, 1861]
Transcript of 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:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History