Thank you, Bob, for clearing the word "porter" up for me. And thanks for paying close enough attention to note my questioning the use of the word in that context. Harriet | Hi Harriet -- Just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy your republishing | ol" Philander's life. He's not on my direct line of descent, but he certainly | made his contribution to the Chase history. Re your mention of his illness in | New Orleans and the reference to "porter" which I gather you might not have | understood???? | Porter is short for "porter's beer" a weak stout of about four percent | alcohol. He probably credits that for saving his life. Cheers, Bob Chase |