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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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Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Letter from Effie Watts Rector to Kenner K. Rector, February 23, 1870]

Description: 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
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Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[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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Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

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

Description: 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: November 27, 1873
Creator: Winston, Annie Watts
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Partner: McWhiney History Education Group
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