This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Cindy_Beane Surnames: Fisher, Hansmer, Oliver Classification: biography Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.fisher/7970/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I recently received a copy of my GGG grandfather's Civil War pension file and it has a number of documents in it. It has a cover letter dated June 21, 1890 from Fred L. Cowles, Special Examiner to Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C. Within the cover letter, Mr. Cowles states the following: "Dr. Preston Fisher, an original witness, as to condition at discharge, and since, is dead, died lately, he is said to have been an able physician, but had a poor reputation for truth, and veracity, I am of the opinion though, from corroborative testimony, that he told the truth in this case, Jose Hansmer, original witness, is dead, was not a regular physician, I understand, but a dealer in patent medicines. Frank H. Oliver, has left the country, whereabouts unknown." Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.