This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/EBB.2ACE/544.2 Message Board Post: I have a letter written by Charity Champlin, William's wife, during the Civil War. She lists his stepfather's name and some of his children. It is a very touching letter. If you need a copy I can scan it and email it to you. It is not the original, it is a copy and has been retyped by someone. wayne