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[Transcript of Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts, January 20th, 1862]

Description: Transcript of 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.
Date: unknown
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[Transcript of Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts, April 16, 1862]

Description: Transcript of letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts discussing how often he writes her and how she probably gets the letters faster. Then when he gets hers, He thinks the war will come to a close soon. Nashville was taken back,had a 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 ar… more
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[Transcript of Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts, June 16, 1862]

Description: Transcript of 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.
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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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[Transcript of Letter from John B. Rector to Kenner K. Rector, July 4, 1863]

Description: 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.
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[Transcript of Letter from Mrs. Watts to Effie Watts Rector, December 10, 1866]

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

Description: Transcript of 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: unknown
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[Transcript of Letter from Vica Watts to Kenner K. Rector, August 4, 1869]

Description: Transcript of 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.
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[Transcript of Letter from Lee Rector to Kenner K. Rector, November 19, 1869]

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

Description: Transcript of 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: unknown
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[Transcript of Letter from Effie Watts Rector to Kenner K. Rector, February 23, 1870]

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

Description: Transcript of 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: 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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[Transcript of Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts Rector, December 25, 1881]

Description: Transcript of letter from Kenner K. Rector, to his wife, Effie Watts Rector discussing Fisher County to his wife. The different homes people live in, distance of families, and wild turkeys that are haunted. To sell at the market along with skunk and wolf hides. He tells her to make sure her and the children have all they need coming by rail. And to finish those loose ends before departing.
Date: unknown
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[Transcript of Letter from Effie Watts Rector to Rush Rector, March 20, 1891]

Description: 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
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