Good Morning Lisa, Thanks for the reply.First, I am the Michael Shannon who transcribed the letters and put together the book,"Letters From Home". Second, apparently, I am the one who sent the material to your aunt. Third, we're cousins! How about them apples? My side of the family is your side of the family! Who was the aunt that I sent the data to? Where did you find the book of letters? It has been 15-20 yrs since I have been active with my research. The book I transcribed when I had surgery on my back. I had no excuse not to do it when I was at home for 2 months. This was in July of 1993. The photos in the book are probably the only ones I have that you would be interested in. I do have more, but they are strictly Col. Shannon & his family. Let me hear from you. Your cousin, Mike ps, How often does something like this happen, I wonder?