The following web page contains an English translation of the Letters and Diary of the Wuppermann family that immigrated to the Central Texas area about 1845, a lengthy (84 page) chronology of life and times in and about New Braunfels, Seguin, Fredericksburg with bits on Indianola, San Antonio, Galveston, etc are covered = it terminates after the Civil War when the family returns to Germany. In addition a daughter complements this record with a narrative reminiscing on her childhood life in Texas and their return to Germany via Mexico. http://www.worldroots.com/~brigitte/wuppermanndiary3.htm All and all reading it gives you wonderfyl insight on how was early Texas family life in the 1850's & 60's. Enjoy! Roquey Jobes ___________________________________________________________________ Get the Internet just the way you want it. Free software, free e-mail, and free Internet access for a month! Try Juno Web: http://dl.www.juno.com/dynoget/tagj.