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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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[Letter from Annie Watts Winston to Effie Watts, June 20, 1860]

Description: Letter from Annie Watts Winston, to her sister, Effie Watts discussing her being upset with Effie, for leaving so quickly to a hot state such as Texas. Everyone back home was distressed of her leave, illness struck little Johnnie, and a few family members put some pounds on. All of the fruits grew nicely back home.
Date: May 20, 1860
Creator: Winston, Annie Watts
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[Letter from Annie Watts Winston to Kenner K. Rector, November 27, 1873]

Description: Letter from Annie Watts Winston, to her brother in law, Kenner K. Rector discussing needing funds to move things around and also still owing money. Annie speaks of moving to teach elsewhere for awhile, a small update on family, some are sick. An wants to hear more from Kenner and Effie, especially about there move.
Date: November 27, 1873
Creator: Winston, Annie Watts
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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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