Alan -

up until this point you have clarified the meaning of documents that I I possess such as James' military records found through the National Archives on-line records. When you mention more than one letter reccomending James and a letter from Maury not recommending James and including a letter that says that he 'sold slaves' you have now added new information. Can you tell me where I can find these documents? Are they new additions to the archives on-line service?

Interestingly his service record also mentions Europe. Do you know anything about this note?

Thanks again for your help.

Helen