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[Letter from Mrs. Watts to Effie Watts Rector, December 10, 1866]

Description: 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.
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[Letter from Mrs. Watts to Effie Watts Rector, February 19, 1867]

Description: 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.
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[Letter from Mrs. Watts to John Watts, August 2, 1861]

Description: 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.
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[Letter from Mrs. Watts to John Watts, August 3, 1862]

Description: 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.
Date: August 3, 1862
Creator: Watts, Mrs.
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[Letter from Ms. L. R. to Rush Rector]

Description: 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.
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[Letter from Ms. L. R. to Rush Rector, October 20, 1892]

Description: 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.
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[Letter from Vica Watts to Effie and Kenner Rector, January 2, 1870]

Description: 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
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[Letter from Vica Watts to Effie Watts Rector, March 24, 1872]

Description: 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: March 24, 1872
Creator: Watts, Vica
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[Letter from Vica Watts to Kenner K. Rector, August 4, 1869]

Description: 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
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[Transcript of Letter from Annie Watts Winston forwarded by Bill L. Winston to Effie Watts Rector, September 5, 1884]

Description: 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
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[Transcript of Letter from Annie Watts Winston to Effie Watts, June 20, 1860]

Description: 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
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[Transcript of Letter from Annie Watts Winston to Kenner K. Rector, November 27, 1873]

Description: 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
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