I realized I replied to the wrong person (JB) in this thread since you are the one with the letter. Here is what I posted in response to JB's post which included information about one of my ancestors:

"I noticed you listed the records for Frederick Platts from Sanilac Co., Michigan. He is my 3rd great-grandfather. Is he mentioned in this letter you discussed earlier in the thread? How did you happen to include him in this post?"

I am reposting my query directly to one of your posts so you will receive an email notification of it. I look forward to your response!

Michelle