Dear John, I was wondering if there was something on line/in archives (somewhere) that explained the difference between what we (like me) uneduicated descendants, knew of the term "Hessian"... In my experience that meant a German soldier who fought for the English King and was paid... like the term mercinary. But, I have learned from this list and primarly you that the term Hessian meant a soldier from Hessia/Kassel.... The money that was paid was paid to the Prince not the soldier.... I would like to add a section to the Bonstein history section of my website, explaining the difference between the terms.. and naming the different troops and where they were from. Can you help so that I get it right.. I do have a part that explans about it not being a country of Germany but, a group of Piincipalities.... I will also add the information about your mailing list... Thanks Nelda Nelda L. Percival nee Gilpin, IBSSG Beatty #005 & #10; Graves #231 & #105 http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~bonsteinandgilpin/