Jeff,

I noted your background. I too am a retired LTC, USA in 1989.

My great grandfather was Cpl. John Hilliard Huffman, Co. F. 2nd alabama Cavalry. I know a few details of his service based on stories told by my grandfather but don't have specific dates to associate with them.
It is pretty late in the evening om June 11th, and I have just found your message board. I am certainly interested in your book. Not sure I can be of much help, but we can discuss that if you haven't completed your task yet. I do have a picture of great grandad in his uniform, although it is only a head and shoulders. It was evidentl;y drawn by an artist in Mobile while the regiment was part of Tatnall's Detatachment of Observation and he sent it home for Christmas 1862 to his family.

Rodney B. (Rod) Huffman