Pat, Do you think John Ashbury is even aware that what wasthen Frederick Co. is now Garrett, and that present Frederick Co. can lay no claim to Browning? By the way, Meshack made use of favors by the Friend clan, and probably did notput them to shame with his hunting. What sets him apart is his combination of effetive skilss in wilderness living combined with his literary abilty. I do not recall that he helped Washington and others with handling of Indians ans westward exploration, but I could be wrong. I need to borrow the book from my brother. However, when reading the book, I intend to keep in mind that Browning may have been a bit of a self promoter. I say that because I have heard reference to that fact (?) a few times. However, my brother regards Browning with reverence, and I have always felt my big brother was wise. Delores