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[Transcript of Letter from Ludwell Lee Rector to Kenner K. Rector, March 5, 1888]

Description: Transcript of letter from Ludwell Lee Rector, to his son, Kenner K. Rector discussing how his health is bad and the farm isn't doing too good. Not enough was produced to help pay off debts but he at least has some corn. The uncles are unwell and Aunt Clara is the oldest living person in the county.
Date: unknown
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[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
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Transcript of Letter from John B. Rector to Rush Rector, August 29, 1892]

Description: Transcript of letter from John B. Rector, to his nephew, Rush Rector discussing Rush needing to return to Austin. So he can attend university and study for the exams to get in. If he doesn't he needs to see Mr. Bickler about other colleges to attend.
Date: unknown
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Letter from John Watts Rector to Effie Watts Rector, August 15, 1889]

Description: Letter from John Watts Rector, to his mother, Effie Watts Rector discussing not much important occurring. Just really hot weather, being in court long, and Cousin Leaf Hall marrying someone named Miss Taylor. Sends all love.
Date: August 15, 1889
Creator: Rector, John Watts
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Transcript of Letter from Ms. L. R. to Rush Rector, November 11, 1892]

Description: Transcript of letter from Ms. L. R., to her nephew, Rush Rector discussing politics. She's not happy Rush supported Hog. She also doesn't like that Cleveland was elected and think people have gone mad. Ms. L Rector was better off happy with Harrison in the house four years ago.
Date: unknown
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Letter from Ms. L. R. to Rush Rector, November 11, 1892]

Description: Letter from Ms. L. R., to her nephew, Rush Rector discussing politics. She's not happy Rush supported Hog. She also doesn't like that Cleveland was elected and think people have gone mad. Ms. L Rector was better off happy with Harrison in the house four years ago.
Date: November 11, 1892
Creator: L. R., Ms.
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[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.
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Transcript of Letter from Ms. L. R. to Rush Rector]

Description: Transcript of 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
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Transcript of Letter from Effie Watts Rector to Rush Rector, January 18, 1893]

Description: Transcript of letter from Effie Watts Rector, to her son, Rush Rector discussing about Rush's exams. Effie sends encouragement his way and tells him how proud she is of him. Back home is fine, everyone is going to school, and planting will happen once the weather gets hot. She wonders if he heard from John and why he hasn't responded to Bryd's letter.
Date: unknown
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Letter from Effie Watts Rector to Rush Rector, January 18, 1893]

Description: Letter from Effie Watts Rector, to her son, Rush Rector discussing about Rush's exams. Effie sends encouragement his way and tells him how proud she is of him. Back home is fine, everyone is going to school, and planting will happen once the weather gets hot. She wonders if he heard from John and why he hasn't responded to Bryd's letter.
Date: January 18, 1893
Creator: Rector, Effie Watts
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Letter from Annie Watts Winston to Effie Watts Rector]

Description: Letter from Annie Watts Winston, to her sister, Effie Watts Rector discussing her enthusiasm of receiving news about Effie's life, her desire to receive more letters from her, and her desire to see her eventually.
Date: unknown
Creator: Winston, Annie Watts
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Letter from John B. Rector to Rush Rector, August 29, 1892]

Description: Letter from John B. Rector, to his nephew, Rush Rector discussing Rush needing to return to Austin. So he can attend university and study for the exams to get in. If he doesn't he needs to see Mr. Bickler about other colleges to attend.
Date: August 29, 1892
Creator: Rector, John B.
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Transcript of Letter from Letitice T. McClure to Polly Thomas, May 17, 1846]

Description: Transcript of letter from Letitice T. McClure to Polly Thomas discussing how she'll give Polly a diary on days missed. While updating Polly on the family and how sickness is spreading about. But the children are pushing through to get well and have plenty of things about to get them to exercise. A Indian came into town preaching anecdotes from his tribe the Choctaw; the Indian was a prophet and a Chief.
Date: unknown
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Letter from Ludwell Lee Rector to Kenner, December 22, 1855]

Description: Letter from Ludwell Lee Rector to his son, Kenner, discussing how his mother is near death and that he will try to send money to his sons. He wished to have seen his boys before departing.
Date: December 22, 1855
Creator: Rector, Ludwell Lee
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Transcript of Letter from John B. Rector to Kenner K. Rector, June 6, 1882]

Description: Transcript of letter from John B. Rector, to his brother, Kenner K. Rector discussing selling wool and how to care for the sheep. Cotton seed is too expensive to send out, so getting grass cut as food would be best. Obtaining land for the sheep, someone one will sell them bucks, and how the money will be split between the two; on a five year contract together.
Date: unknown
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Letter from John B. Rector to Kenner K. Rector, June 6, 1882]

Description: Letter from John B. Rector, to his brother, Kenner K. Rector discussing selling wool and how to care for the sheep. Cotton seed is too expensive to send out, so getting grass cut as food would be best. Obtaining land for the sheep, someone one will sell them bucks, and how the money will be split between the two; on a five year contract together.
Date: June 6, 1882
Creator: Rector, John B.
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Letter from Vica Watts to Effie Watts Rector, January 29, 1865]

Description: Letter from Vica Watts, to her sister, Effie Watts discussing the aftermath of a battle near her town won by the Union troops. She mentions the devastation on the town incurred by the union troops, and their retreat and withdrawal from the town.
Date: January 29, 1865
Creator: Watts, Vica
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Transcript of Letter from Vica Watts to Effie Watts Rector, January 29, 1865]

Description: Transcript of letter from Vica Watts, to her sister, Effie Watts discussing the aftermath of a battle near her town won by the Union troops. She mentions the devastation on the town incurred by the union troops, and their retreat and withdrawal from the town.
Date: unknown
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts, October 15, 1861]

Description: Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts discussing how they were close to their destination but were sent to another state. He still awaits a letter from her after sending her sheet music from New Orleans.
Date: October 15, 1861
Creator: Rector, Kenner K.
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Transcript of Letter from Ms. Watts to Effie Watts, December 16, 1861]

Description: Transcript of letter from Ms. Watts, to her sister, Effie Watts discussing that in the mountains everyone is safe since there so high up. Even with being high up in the cold, with not much fire, they still received news of Charleston, South Carolina having a fire.
Date: unknown
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Letter from Mrs. Watts to Effie Watts, November 27, 1860]

Description: Letter from Mrs. Watts, to her daughter, Effie Watts discussing how she not only misses her but her other children as well and wishes for their safety. She wonders how Effie and the people in Texas think of Lincoln being elected as the next president. Mrs. Watts also updates Effie on the situation back home.
Date: November 27, 1860
Creator: Watts, Mrs.
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group
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