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[Letter from Annie Watts Winston to John Watts, June 24, 1863]

Description: 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: June 24, 1863
Creator: Winston, Annie Watts
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mrs. Sargent, January 22, 1862]

Description: Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his mother, Mrs. Sargent informing them of his recent life including his redeployment to a camp 2 miles from Jackson, Mississippi. He mentions the extremely cold climate, various people in his company, the expectation of an attack, and the lack of information received on the war.
Date: January 22, 1863
Creator: Sargent, Vanburen W.
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Transcript of Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mrs. Sargent, January 22, 1862]

Description: Transcript of letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his mother, Mrs. Sargent informing them of his recent life including his redeployment to a camp 2 miles from Jackson, Mississippi. He mentions the extremely cold climate, various people in his company, the expectation of an attack, and the lack of information received on the war.
Date: January 22, 1863
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Letter from John Rector from Kenner K. Rector, December 29, 1863]

Description: 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: December 29, 1863
Creator: Rector, John B.
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 a new captain him and the boys have. He also feels as though some of the men are too young in the army. Vanburen thinks he should be in the ground by now but he's still breathing.
Date: 1863
Creator: Sargent, Vanburen W.
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Letter from S. T. Trowbridge to the Trowbridge Family, August 8, 1863]

Description: Letter from S. T. Trowbridge to the Trowbridge Family discussing a new baby being born into the family. Now consisting of one boy and four girls for them. He then talks highly on General Grant being the best general he's ever worked for. As well as trusting the man, even enough to following him further into battle. He met a few old acquaintances but they're all unwell.
Date: August 8, 1863
Creator: Trowbridge, S. T.
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Letter from Marginalia to Sister Lottie - November 18, 1863]

Description: Letter from Marginalia, to her sister, Lottie discussing the shipment of a pistol back to Marginalia, so that she may be more safe during an upcoming trip. She mentions that Fred will likely be visiting Lottie on Sunday.
Date: November 18, 1863
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Letter from E. B. Nichols to Fred A. Rice - December 12, 1863]

Description: Letter from E. B. Nichols to Capt. Fred A. Rice discussing the cotton business and asking him to conduct several things on his behalf. He informs Captain Rice that he has shipped 30 bales of cotton already.
Date: December 12, 1863
Creator: Nichols, E. B.
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Letter from William M. Rice to Fred A. Rice - May 12, 1863]

Description: Letter from William M. Rice, to his brother, Fred A. Rice discussing the conditions and lives of various people. He asks Fred to send more news and letters to him.
Date: May 12, 1863
Creator: Rice, William M.
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center
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