Thanks very much, Charlie.

I plan to make another trip to the State Archives later in the year when I have more time. Now I know the drill.

If you are interested in John S. Ford's letters, the Haley Library in Midland has many of them. The library staff is very helpful and friendly, and the letters are interesting. I have found a couple that references Cocke's Co.

http://www.haleylibrary.com/research/fordpapers.html

Best regards,

Randall Merriott