I'd like to share with all of you the Bits of Blue and Gray January Column, Matthew Fontaine Maury - Scientist, Curmudgeon, Confederate by Ted Fisher <A HREF="http://www.bitsofblueandgray.com/january2003.htm">http://www.bitsofblueandgray.com/january2003.htm</A> The story of Matthew Fontaine Maury from his roots back to the 1500's.  You will read about his family amd military career thru the pre Civil War and during the war.  You will also read post Civil War times. I hope you enjoy.  I apologize if you should receive duplicate copies of this. Jayne McCormick [email protected] or [email protected] <A HREF="http://www.bitsofblueandgray.com/">Bits of Blue and Gray</A>