>How can I copy the contents then insert them into a template I have prepared.? Or, is there another,better approach?

On the hourglass@magmacom.com list, Christian Berrigan
(spartacs@e-z.net) described how he uses the ShellEcexute API
function to send email thru a mailer. He also posted code.
I intend to, but haven't yet tried to replicate it, but he seems to be the person to contact.