I once bought a small leather wallet in a "junk" shop. On first examination, it appeared to be empty. When I got it home and lifted a flap that would have concealed money or documents, I found an 1806 newspaper article discussing the Louisiana purchase. It was a good insight into the popular sentiments of that era. > [Original Message] > From: <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Date: 10/16/2005 3:45:47 PM > Subject: Re: [VAROOTS] slave,confederate and union documents just fyi, > > Sounds like a worthwhile trip - I have found many things of those eras at > Antique shops very reasonable. Of course they are not huge finds but things that > would appeal to me and my families. I would love to check it out. Marie > > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx >