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[Transcript of The Civil War Diary of Dr. John Henry Bass]
Transcript of the diary of D. John Henry Bass documenting his time in the Confederate Army, including his observations, notes about the progress of the war and various skirmishes, and being wounded.
Date:
June 6, 2017
Creator:
Kuenstler, Jewellee
Object Type:
Text
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
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Annie Watts Winston forwarded by Bill L. Winston to Effie Watts Rector, September 5, 1884]
Transcript of letter from Annie Watts Winston forwarded by Bill L. Winston, to his aunt, Effie Watts Rector discussing Mr. Blacks eyesight. It's gotten bad to where he can't read letters so he has to get help. Even after getting surgery on his eyes he still needs assistance, especially dealing with his crops. Not everyone has crops to cover debts this year and the family is doing well. Just short on funds.
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
[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
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Annie Watts Winston to John Watts, February 2, 1862]
Transcript of 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.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Annie Watts Winston to John Watts, June 24, 1863]
Transcript of 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.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
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
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
[Transcript of Letter from John B. Rector to Kenner K. Rector, July 4, 1863]
Transcript of 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.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from John B. Rector to Kenner K. Rector, June 6, 1882]
Transcript of letter from John B. Rector, to his brother, Kenner K. Rector discussing selling wool and how to care for the sheep. Cotton seed is too expensive to send out, so getting grass cut as food would be best. Obtaining land for the sheep, someone one will sell them bucks, and how the money will be split between the two; on a five year contract together.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
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
[Transcript of Letter from John B. Rector to Kenner K. Rector, September 9, 1864]
Transcript of 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.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from John Rector from Kenner K. Rector, December 29, 1863]
Transcript of 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.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History