Thank you Hoyt ! You made an old man's day. Were I about 20 years younger, with a lot more patience, I'd might consider it. My wife of 50 years has rheumatoid arthritis and needs me to concentrate on her as opposed to beginning such a project at this time. I'd be honored to try and do what I can to assist you ! Here's a link : http://www.americancivilwarforum.com/african-heritage-and-southern-hearts-free-born-and-slaves-with-the-confederate-army-872.html to a blog at another site I began some three month ago, It's just a small part of the info that's out there (as you yourself know) if one wants proof. Unfortunately there are so many out there that would disparage this part of Civil War history in their "crusade" to destroy Confederate and southern heritage. That's from someone equally as proud of my Union Civil War ancestors / relatives as the Confederates. Thank you again (hope the link works !)

Glenn