To all subscribers of the AMREV-HESSIANS mail list: Since it is happening more often lately that I misjudge or forget things, and it is harder and harder to concentrate, and above all, that I am really neglecting wife and family, I have made an important decision - Last year I promised to turn over my files and books pertaining to my Hessian soldier research in the U.S.A. to the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution and I have just received a letter from the SAR that their Librarian will come to see me in September to inspect and take with him what is needed for researchers to continue my research. For the next two months I am very busy with preparations for the Plaque presentation at the Rose House Museum on Lake Ontario (first Hessian soldier settlement in Upper Canada). This takes place on 21. August 2004, a Saturday, and many distinguished guests and Hessian descendants are expected to attend. After that I will sort out and prepare myself for the transfer of my files, and will look forward to the visit of the SAR Librarian. I will still maintain the Canadian files until I find a good place for them, and above all, I will keep running this list, although I won't be able to assist much with information as I did before. Have a nice summer, John Helmut Merz, Hamilton, Ontario.

John, You have made the right decision. There comes a time when we need to take time for family and other needs. You have been very helpful to me in my research and please take care of yourself because I want you, of all people, to read my book on Conrad Grein/Konrad Krain when I finish it. Other things keep getting in my way, but it is moving to the front burner and I can, perhaps, get it done next year. Please keep in touch and on your mailing list so that I will have any change in your address. Hazel Pflueger On 6/28/04 2:25 PM, "John Merz" <hessian@sympatico.ca> wrote: > After that I will sort out and prepare myself for the transfer of my files, > and will look forward to the visit of the SAR Librarian. > I will still maintain the Canadian files until I find a good place for > them, and above all, I will keep running this list, although I won't > be able to assist much with information as I did before. > > Have a nice summer, > John Helmut Merz, > Hamilton, > Ontario.