Bill, I would think that there would have been a news article about it. I think the state historical society has microfilm of most newspapers. You can order the microfilm from this web site: _http://www.ohiohistory.org/resource/database/news.html_ (http://www.ohiohistory.org/resource/database/news.html) It's interesting that this should come up, because I was just researching another troop movement into Bellaire in July 1863 when troops were dispatched from Gallia County to Bellaire by rail in order to try and intercept General John Hunt Morgan and what was left of his raiders. Morgan skirted Belmont County, probably because of these troops and he was captured a few days later in Columbiana County. Neil Elvick In a message dated 4/7/2007 3:32:40 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, rnbill@centurytel.net writes: Hi Does anyone know of any sources for local stories about the days that these two corps were passing through Bellaire and the local area? The river crossing began Sep. 17, 1863. Thanks Bill Dalton ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to OHBELMON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.