Not only is the notebook in the book but I have mentioned it numerous times on this forum. Just because you personally did not know I already talked about it does not mean that I did not do so.

I also never said Soapy "manipulated the gunfight at the OK Corral" The original hint of Soapy in Tombstone at the time of the fight came from Kenny Vail. Bad writing and placement caused some confusion and when asked to clarify his remarks and time-line he outright refused. I posted the "possibility," not the definitive account of Soapy in Tombstone. The details have been slow in coming, but VERY exciting. The new information indicates Soapy was at the Hotel Cosmopolitan when the Earp's were fortified there. Is that just a coincidence? Time will tell. I figure this was likely the time "Texas-Jack" Vermillion, and possibly "Big Ed" burns met.

Cathy, you wrote,
"Or is this something along the line of the mythical letters said to have been written by Si Tanner and in Jeff Smith's possession which, apparently, never existed"
Never did I say I had Tanner's letters. I said Tanner wrote two letters to Steel of the NWMP. Are you implying that Tanner DID NOT write the letters that state Jesse Murphy was the man who actually killed Soapy? I know from your website that you often switch from one belief to the next so that it is not possible to figure out who YOU think killed my great-grandfather.

Then you wrote,
"...because I think most folks tend to be a bit cautious about Jeff's "proof" when it isn't in a public archive."
People here will recall the numerous times I have posted scans of letters and documents for help with deciphering, and name affiliation. I have invited everyone over to my BLOG where I am slowly posting everything I have on my great grandfather. On the far right you will find a box of "categories." Click "artifacts" and you will see the many I have already posted. This is more than most people do and you want to criticize me for it? Again, just because you personally did not know about it does not mean it did not happen.

Jeff Smith

p.s. For those who recall the last time Cathy and I argued here about her stealing my information. For my personal vindication I thought everyone should know that Cathy Spude admitted her guilt and apologized for posting my information as her own, over on my discussion board HERE.