These letters have been transcribed already from a variety of people and we want the transcriptions to be kept as close to the originals as possible, but some letters need a bit of light editing for readers to make sense of some passages. You’ll need a keen eye and an interest in learning a few simple guidelines recommended by the National Archives & Records Administration. Through this, you’ll not only learn more about the family, but you’ll learn how to notate historical documents for modern understanding.