[Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts, April 16, 1862] Page: 5 of 8

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 are arriving and he sends his thanks as well as John, for the sock she sent them.

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