I went to the local libary today to read the " Andersonville Diary" pub.1883 by John L.Ranson There are 268 pages on the diary. This was reference only book. It would take me three to four hours to read the book. I can only do this in privacy of my home. I did skim thru the pages. Bob Huddleson did warn on the Andervilleson-L post that some books may be fiction. I am not educated enough on this. I did make copies on one chapter (8 pages) on "Michael Hoare's Escape" The letter was written by M. Hoare at National Soldiiers Home, Dayton, Ohio, May 5th, 1881. to the writer. Again the letter may be fiction. I could mail copies to you and you could let me know your opinion on this. No money on this. Some postage stamps would be helpfuf. I do a lot of letters writing and I am a lousy typist. Jim Oh, I forgot, there was a lists of deaths at Andersonville (all). The writer said the records are accurate and true. James R. Searight 1059 W. Highland Ave. Elgin, Il. 60123