Thanks James, It struck me that he's portrayed as a Unionist, but never actually joined the Union Army. You explain his "views on Emancipation," about as well as I've read ! LOL !!! Seems I read one account somewhere that said the Federals tried at one time to enlist them and they refused. A few of his followers may have joined USCT units in Louisiana. Newt was simply a rebel deserter, period. So were a few of my "home-grown Yankees," but they at least enlisted in the Union Army ! Good to hear from you ! Hope you're doing well !

Glenn