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

Description: Transcript of 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: unknown
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Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[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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[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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Partner: McWhiney History Education Group
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