Here is the whole article. Some of them are pretty easy to transcribe. FLORENCE ALABAMA LAUDERDALE COUNTY FLORENCE GAZETTE 11 July 1846 Image 12, 13- July 11, 1846 pg 1 column three (1) Paymaster in The Army- We are pleased to learn, that our worthy countyman, Major Andrew J COFFEE, has been appointed by the President, Paymaster in the Army. He is a son of our deceased townsman, Gen. John Coffee, who performed such distinguished and efficient service in the cause of his country during the last war with England. The appointment is a good one, and will give general satisfaction, for we are of the opinion that a more competent, or deserving gentleman could not have been selected. Major Coffee will leave here in a day or two for New Orleans, where he is directed to report himself to the Commanding Officer. He, will we presume, be sent at once to the Rio Grande. In a message dated 5/5/2005 10:41:10 P.M. Central Standard Time, pndhavens@netzero.net writes: (1) Paymaster in The Army- We are pleased to learn, that our worthy countyman, Major Andrew J COFFEE, has been appointed by the President, Paymaster in the Army. He is a son of our deceased townsman, Gen. John Coffee..... Thank you so much. I forwarded your post to the 3rd great grandson of A. J. Coffee. Gen. John was my 4th great grand uncle. Betty.