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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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Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

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

Description: 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: August 8, 1863
Creator: Trowbridge, S. T.
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Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, 1863]

Description: Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent discussing being stationed in Arkansas. He expresses that he doesn't understand why his regiment was stationed there and that he doesn't believe that they are there for a good cause given that there is "home guards" being formed by citizens of Arkansas.
Date: 1863?
Creator: Sargent, Vanburen W.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mrs. Sargent, January 22, 1862]

Description: Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his mother, Mrs. Sargent informing them of his recent life including his redeployment to a camp 2 miles from Jackson, Mississippi. He mentions the extremely cold climate, various people in his company, the expectation of an attack, and the lack of information received on the war.
Date: January 22, 1863
Creator: Sargent, Vanburen W.
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Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

Map of Hopkins County

Description: Blueline format of survey map of Hopkins County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, and blocks of land. No scale information given.
Date: 1863
Creator: Von Bieberstein, H. B.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Map
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Map of Robertson County

Description: Blueline print of survey map of Robertson County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, railroads, and blocks of land. No scale information given.
Date: 1863
Creator: Thielepape, George F.
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Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Map of Sabine and San Augustine Counties

Description: Cadastral map of parts of Sabine and San Augustine Counties, showing property lines, ownership, land grants, and plat numbers. The map also includes rivers, creeks, blocks of land, cities, towns, and railroads. No scale indicated.
Date: June 1863
Creator: Brown, J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Map
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Transcript of Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, 1863]

Description: Transcript of letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent discussing being stationed in Arkansas. He expresses that he doesn't understand why his regiment was stationed there and that he doesn't believe that they are there for a good cause given that there is "home guards" being formed by citizens of Arkansas.
Date: 1863?
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Transcript of Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, July 19, 1863]

Description: Transcript of letter from from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent discussing his recent life at an Army camp in Moscow, Tennessee. He briefly mentions his expectation to get paid and to be home soon, less than 6 months, because of the good news being received of the war.
Date: July 19, 1863
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group
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