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

Description: 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: May 17, 1846
Creator: McClure, Letitice
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

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

Description: 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
Creator: Rector, Ludwell Lee
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Transcript of Letter from Annie Watts Winston to Effie Watts, June 20, 1860]

Description: Transcript of letter from Annie Watts Winston, to her sister, Effie Watts discussing her being upset with Effie, for leaving so quickly to a hot state such as Texas. Everyone back home was distressed of her leave, illness struck little Johnnie, and a few family members put some pounds on. All of the fruits grew nicely back home.
Date: unknown
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 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

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

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

[Letter from Annie Watts Winston to Effie Watts, June 20, 1860]

Description: Letter from Annie Watts Winston, to her sister, Effie Watts discussing her being upset with Effie, for leaving so quickly to a hot state such as Texas. Everyone back home was distressed of her leave, illness struck little Johnnie, and a few family members put some pounds on. All of the fruits grew nicely back home.
Date: May 20, 1860
Creator: Winston, Annie Watts
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

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

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