What a fascinating study you are doing. The nuts and bolts that made the wheels turn. I will bet you will see patterns developing.

My old computer will not support footnote so I am limited somewhat. Just off the top of my head check on Absalom Grimes,Confederate Mail Carrier when you get a chance.

I have a question. I need to check out all the period newspapers in Trans-Mississippi and not just an index for info Captain Alf Johnson's Texas Spy Co. Can I access the actual papers on a site on line or should I visit the old Barker History Center in Austin...

Mike