Thanks Mark, I have Jerry Potters book which my son gave me for Christmas last year, I want Gene Eric Salecker's book but haven't found it yet.
Issacc Battles was Franks first cousin, they were both from St.Clair county Alabama,Franks brother James Monroe Battles missed being a casualty because a doctor would not let him go on board the Sultana because he was sick with pneumonia, this doctor was a hero.
Thank you,Donna