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[Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts, October 22, 1861]

Description: Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts discussing the build up and reinforcement of troops in his area and the likely upcoming battle between the Confederate forces and the Union forces. He additionally mentions that the Confederates accidentally blew up a magnificent rail road bridge on the Green River.
Date: October 22, 1861
Creator: Rector, Kenner K.
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, June 22, 1861]

Description: Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll telling her of his arrival at Fort Arbuckle, and his election to Second Lieutenant. He also tells her who she can board with in Denton.
Date: June 22, 1861
Creator: Carroll, Joseph A.
Partner: Private Collection of Jim McDermott

[Letter from Ziza Moore to Charles Moore and Sabina Rucker, May 22, 1861]

Description: Letter from Ziza Moore to Charles B. Moore and Sabina Rucker discussing recent news, opposition to the war in East Tennessee, and his corn crop. He mentions that Josephus is at Fosterville with some volunteers and that times are hard and he is feeling very anxious for himself and his family. There is an envelope addressed to Charles B. Moore in Rocky Bayou, Izzard County, Arkansas, and it is dated May 22, 1891. According to the note on the left, it was received on June 8, 1861.
Date: May 22, 1861
Creator: Moore, Ziza
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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