John: Thanks so much for the Guide that was forwarded to me at my Army address in Texas. Also thank you for the comprehensive Personal Data file on my forbear Friedrich Spies of Schwebda and the Erbprinz Regiment, company #3. As is often the case when we look at research it may open new questions. In the Guide I found an additional Spies entry, one on page 116 for Valentin Spies, listed under deserters. In your PDF HETRINA listing there is Henrich Spies, also from Schwebda, and also in Erprinz Company #3. Valentin Spies' name does not appear on that listing. I would love to know what information we have about these additional individuals' military and subsequent civilian history/genealogy. Or do they just disappear? I also received my Hessian pins from Bob Fetters and think they are great. Best. Everett Spees