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[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.
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[Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts Rector, December 25, 1881

Description: Letter from Kenner K. Rector, to his wife, Effie Watts Rector discussing Fisher County to his wife. The different homes people live in, distance of families, and wild turkeys that are haunted. To sell at the market along with skunk and wolf hides. He tells her to make sure her and the children have all they need coming by rail. And to finish those loose ends before departing.
Date: December 25, 1881
Creator: Rector, Kenner K.
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[Letter from Ludwell Lee Rector to Kenner K. Rector, March 5, 1888]

Description: 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: March 5, 1888
Creator: Rector, Ludwell Lee
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[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
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