Pensions were granted to Confederate veterans and their widows and minor children by the States of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia; these records are in the state archives or equivalent agency.
A dog's is called Man's best friend while cats are not because dogs are much more faithful and understanding. You will mean far more to your dog than to your pet cat. A dog depends on you in a way that cats don't. Contrasted to pet dogs, cats just don't give much of a shit about you. Of course there are exceptions.
I can understand that it's wrong to associate his songs to his personal life - well, most of the time, at least. I love this song, especially considering that I do love my best friend and that my lover IS indeed my best friend. It's just so appropriate. There was also (People Let Me Tell You 'bout My) Best Friend, the theme song for the TV series, Courtship of Eddie's Father with Bill Bixby. VERY SWEET...