I've tried several times to subscribe to your list, but haven't been successful (yet). The reason I'm being so tenacious is that I have a copy of a confederate pension application for James M. Branum who lived in Bastrop County, Texas at the time of his pension application (1899). I wrote for a copy of an application for someone of the same name (turned out it was the wrong state) and got this one from Bastrop County. Mr. Branum lived in "Glass" at the time. He gave his age as 64 (in 1899) and stated he had served during the entire war. I would really love to send this to someone who is kin to Mr. Branum. In fact, I just can't throw it away. If I can't find an owner, I'll give it to the United Daughters of the Confederacy. I do hope you can publish my message to the list. Betty Jump 14 Vela Court Coto de Caza, CA 92679 Kicmango@AOL.com