In a message dated 98-10-24 03:00:19 EDT, you write: << Dear list readers, Several days ago I posted a letter dated 1909 on the list. It came to me as many things do to all researchers, hand to hand to hand... I found it interesting and worth sharing. At least three of the former owners (including the original author of the letter) are all deceased, so can not be questioned as to why they kept it, or what real value it held for them to pass on to others. I have received a personal E-mail from a member of the list, who claims that this letter, in at least part, is about her family and that the content is in great question to its validity. >> Kelly, Don't be sorry for putting the letter on the mail list. It is very interesting and I thought we were suppose to share the info we have with each other to check out ourselves. Just because we haven't proven something is no reason not to share it. We learn from each other. Carollyn Guidry