"I think that we can hold our position here against any force that the enemy can bring against us, as we have an admirable position & are all ready. I can give you no idea when the general attack
"You will perceive by this I am at least in the Confederate service.. Since I have been here I have had a severe sickness but am glad to say at present I am well though I fear my sickness would have
Uses four census records (1840-1870), marriage records, land transfers, cemetery records, family file folders, books, journals, and obituaries to provide a roster with full biographies, many with phot