You are good. Thanks. How is it you have so much depth of info on the Lyon and its passengers? Admiration!

That Frank Curran "rebel deserter"... perhaps it was this guy: The following parties were arrested and committed to Castle Thunder yesterday on the charge of attempting to go to the enemy; James Notand, member of Arsenal battalion; D, O Donneli, company D, Second Virginia Reserves; Patrick Gant, company A, Arsenal battalion; John Dovle, company C, Nineteenth Virginia battalion; A Mehegan, Tredegar battalion; P. Farley, company A. Second Virginia Reserves, and Francis Curran, company C, Second Virginia Reserves. All the above are residents of this city, some of whom have families here. The Daily Dispatch: October 25, 1864. Richmond

I'm researching every name on the three relevant NYT lists, seeking to deny/confirm who was and was not aboard. It's a home hobby and I can't afford to buy service/pension records. What are your favourite sources, if you don't mind my asking?