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[Letter from Ms. L. R. to Rush Rector]

Description: Letter from Ms. L. R., to her nephew, Rush Rector discussing life up in Dallas, Texas. She mentions the lack of demand and low wages for servants, various doings of neighbors, and denies the idea of renting out her house.
Date: unknown
Creator: L. R., Ms.
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[Letter from Ms. L. R. to Rush Rector, October 20, 1892]

Description: Letter from Ms. L. R., to her nephew, Rush Rector discussing how the weather has been constant rain. Just rain and mud about the road. She doesn't like the way Rush is writing in his letters. It's understandable that he's getting a good education but changing the spelling of a person's name. And a certain sentence is odd to her.
Date: October 20, 1892
Creator: L. R., Ms.
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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
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[Letter from Effie Watts Rector to Kenner K. Rector, February 23, 1870]

Description: Letter from Effie Watts Rector, to her husband, Kenner K. Rector discussing how things are going back home. A lot of people have passed away and buried recently. Only one wedding occurred but quite silent some are sick, Calico skirts are in, and Effie would love one. She also wonders if her husband knows how to harvest strawberries.
Date: February 23, 1870
Creator: Rector, Effie Watts
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[Letter from Effie Watts Rector to Rush Rector, January 18, 1893]

Description: Letter from Effie Watts Rector, to her son, Rush Rector discussing about Rush's exams. Effie sends encouragement his way and tells him how proud she is of him. Back home is fine, everyone is going to school, and planting will happen once the weather gets hot. She wonders if he heard from John and why he hasn't responded to Bryd's letter.
Date: January 18, 1893
Creator: Rector, Effie Watts
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[Letter from Effie Watts Rector to Rush Rector, March 20, 1891]

Description: Letter from Effie Watts Rector, to her son, Rush Rector discussing how back home is doing. Only Bryd has the smallpox now, the other children are doing well with there writing, and the girls might attend a private school. As for the crops there not hurt yet just not producing much and the fruit trees may not bear because of the weather.
Date: March 20, 1891
Creator: Rector, Effie Watts
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[Letter from John B. Rector to Kenner K. Rector, July 4, 1863]

Description: Letter from John B. Rector, to his brother, Kenner K. Rector discussing the awful weather in Tennessee while dealing with the enemy. He explains the whole battle of how separate groups were on the battleground; he hopes Kenner's arm heals quickly. John warns his brother to not come back to battle, for nothing good is waiting for him. He's starving, in need of sleep, and wishes he was home.
Date: April 4, 1863
Creator: Rector, John B.
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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 John B. Rector to Kenner K. Rector, September 9, 1864]

Description: Letter from John B. Rector, to his brother, Kenner K. Rector discussing how he's returned to the regiment again, General Wheeler raiding Tennessee in order to force General Sherman to fall back and stop his attack on Atlanta, and his confidence on General Hood's ability to hold Atlanta for some time to come. He additionally mentions the brilliance of the nomination of George McClellan and the Democratic Party strategy, and believes that no matter what the Confederacy should continue to fight fo… more
Date: September 9, 1864
Creator: Rector, John B.
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[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.
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