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

Description: Transcript of 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: unknown
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 Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts, November 17, 1861]

Description: Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts discussing how anxious he is to hear from her, because he has not yet received anything from her for a while. He believes that it is unlikely for any engagement to happen between the Confederates and Union forces in Kentucky, but he is not certain of his prediction because he isn't receiving much accurate information.
Date: November 17, 1861
Creator: Rector, Kenner K.
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Transcript of Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts, November 17, 1861]

Description: Transcript of letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts discussing how anxious he is to hear from her, because he has not yet received anything from her for a while. He believes that it is unlikely for any engagement to happen between the Confederates and Union forces in Kentucky, but he is not certain of his prediction because he isn't receiving much accurate information.
Date: unknown
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Letter from Vica Watts to Effie and Kenner K. Rector, March 20, 1870]

Description: Letter from Vica Watts to Effie and Kenner K. Rector discussing Kenner's handsome looks, as receiving his photo in the mail was a surprise. Vica also discusses her and others lives and a sickness is going about the town.
Date: March 20, 1870
Creator: Watts, Vica
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts, April 16, 1862]

Description: Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts discussing the 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.
Date: April 16, 1862
Creator: Rector, Kenner K.
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

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

Description: 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: December 16, 1861
Creator: Watts, Ms.
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Letter from Annie Watts Winston forwarded by Bill L. Winston to Effie Watts Rector, September 5, 1884]

Description: Letter from Annie Watts Winston forwarded by Bill L. Winston, to his aunt, Effie Watts Rector discussing Mr. Blacks eyesight. It's gotten bad to where he can't read letters so he has to get help. Even after getting surgery on his eyes he still needs assistance, especially dealing with his crops. Not everyone has crops to cover debts this year and the family is doing well. Just short on funds.
Date: September 5, 1884
Creator: Winston, Annie Watts
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Transcript of Letter from Annie Watts Winston forwarded by Bill L. Winston to Effie Watts Rector, September 5, 1884]

Description: Transcript of letter from Annie Watts Winston forwarded by Bill L. Winston, to his aunt, Effie Watts Rector discussing Mr. Blacks eyesight. It's gotten bad to where he can't read letters so he has to get help. Even after getting surgery on his eyes he still needs assistance, especially dealing with his crops. Not everyone has crops to cover debts this year and the family is doing well. Just short on funds.
Date: unknown
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group
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