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[Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. Sargent, February 17, 1865]

Description: Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his father, Mr. Sargent discussing his regiment's movement through the Mississippi River toward New Orleans, Louisiana. He mentions sending his clothes and blanket to Mr. Sargent and instructing them to keep it until further notice.
Date: February 17, 1865
Creator: Sargent, Vanburen W.
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Transcript of Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. Sargent, February 17, 1865]

Description: Transcript of letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his father, Mr. Sargent discussing his regiment's recent movement through the Mississippi River toward New Orleans, Louisiana. He mentions sending his clothes and blanket to Mr. Sargent and instructing them to keep it until further notice.
Date: February 17, 1865
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, December 3, 1864]

Description: Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent discussing the possibility of being deployed in Vicksburg, Mississippi, his life in Keokuk, Iowa, and the distribution of wages to their and to his needs.
Date: December 3, 1864
Creator: Sargent, Vanburen W.
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Transcript of Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, November 17, 1864]

Description: Transcript of letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent discussing how content he feels in the army hospital and in Keokuk, Iowa. He mentions that he created a ring business, already making a profit of $15, and the surprising lack of violence and quiet post-election day.
Date: November 17, 1864
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, November 17, 1864]

Description: Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent discussing how content he feels in the army hospital and in Keokuk, Iowa. He mentions that he created a ring business, already making a profit of $15, and the surprising lack of violence and quiet post-election day.
Date: November 17, 1864
Creator: Sargent, Vanburen W.
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. Sargent, August, 1864]

Description: Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to his father discussing his desire to be furloughed and his life in Keokuk, Iowa standing guard at an Army Hospital.
Date: 1864-08-25/1864-08-28
Creator: Sargent, Vanburen W.
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, July 19, 1863]

Description: Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent discussing his recent life at an Army camp in Moscow, Tennessee. He briefly mentions his expectation to get paid and to be home soon, less than 6 months, because of the good news being received of the war.
Date: July 19, 1863
Creator: Sargent, Vanburen W.
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, May 14, 1863]

Description: Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent discussing being stationed on a railroad in Tennessee outside of Jackson, Mississippi. He mentions Confederate guerillas possibly prowling outside of his company's camp.
Date: May 14, 1863
Creator: Sargent, Vanburen W.
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Transcript of Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, 1863]

Description: Transcript of letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent discussing being stationed in Arkansas. He expresses that he doesn't understand why his regiment was stationed there and that he doesn't believe that they are there for a good cause given that there is "home guards" being formed by citizens of Arkansas.
Date: 1863?
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, 1863]

Description: Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent discussing being stationed in Arkansas. He expresses that he doesn't understand why his regiment was stationed there and that he doesn't believe that they are there for a good cause given that there is "home guards" being formed by citizens of Arkansas.
Date: 1863?
Creator: Sargent, Vanburen W.
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Transcript of Letter from G. Wadley to Mrs. Wadley, April 9, 1863]

Description: Transcript of letter from G. Wadley, to his wife, Mrs. Wadley discussing his business dealings and life in Louisiana. He expresses concern over their baby being sick and expresses his regret for not being there.
Date: 1863?-04-09
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Letter from G. Wadley to Mrs. Wadley, April 9, 1863]

Description: Letter from G. Wadley, to his wife, Mrs. Wadley discussing his business dealings and life in Louisiana. He expresses concern over their baby being sick and expresses his regret for not being there.
Date: 1863?-04-09
Creator: Wadley, G.
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Transcript of Letter from Ludwell Lee Rector to Kenner K. Rector, March 8, 1858]

Description: 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
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Letter from John B. Rector to Kenner K. Rector, March 4, 1861]

Description: 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.
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[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.
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts, September 9, 1861]

Description: 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.
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts, December 7, 1861]

Description: Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts discussing how the camp has been moved but now have active service with scouting, doing all the picket guard, and holding the outpost. Even with the move and being in service there's a sickness going around that's deadly. It's late, nothing more to inform.
Date: December 7, 1861
Creator: Rector, Kenner K.
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group
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