Dear Southern Trails, I enjoy youremails and do not mean to add fuel to the recent south-north discussions re the flag, but you may find the following of slight interest because of the obvious use of southern trails by our family. We were in DE in the 1680s, in Spartanburg SC in 1745 (where two gdpas fought at the Battle of Cowpens in the Rebellion against the King), in TN in 1808, in Trigg Co KY in 1811, and in Perry Co, southern Illinois in 1818, at which place gdpa John D. Rees was born, as was my own immediate grandfather in 1887. Any maps or info about these routes would be much appreciated. Thank you, N. Donald Rees Dear Jean, Here is a poor copy of the photo that I mentioned (copyright N D Rees 2001) I will try to do better with other equipment. It was taken in Jackson, TN on 29 Oct 1862 on the way to Vicksburg with General Grant. Standing on the right is our grandfather, Major (later Lt. Col.) John D. Rees, all 5 feet and 4.25 inches of him. Seated is Capt."Harry" Almon, probably John's son-in-law, Worth Almon, who married John and Mary's 2d child Maria Luisa "Eliza" Rees b 1 jul 1845. (18 years later, to the day, her father is about to die on the last day of the siege of Vicksburg). Standing on the left is Capt. Short, John's brother-in-law. He is William B. Short b 1842 and the fourth child, of five, of Jacob Short (Blackhawk War) b ? and Elizabeth ______ b 1804 Names, ranks, and the date are written inside the case and appear to have been done when the photo was taken at Holmes, Booth & Haydens, plus is printed "DAGUERREOTYPE, PHOTOGRAPHIC AND Ambrotype Goods, Of every description." All in different type styles, of course. I also have a photo of the Perry Co. Blacksmith and friend of John's, the same one that you have in your data, Mr. Tessier, a Fr.-Canadian. You may use the Daguerreotype in your Perry Co. web site, but be sure that the copyright (copyright N D Rees 2001) is shown at all times and in all places. No mass publication anywhere for profit, etc., etc. N. Donald Rees