Be cautious if asking southpark for copies of her convict letters. She does charge and when her authenticity was questioned on Australia-l she unsubbed. If these letters were obtained by copying the Colonial Secretaries papers I wonder if she has permission from AO NSW to sell copies ? Scott Brown Beenleigh, Qld, Australia http://www.uq.net.au/~zzsbrown/family/ Coordinator Internet Family History Association of Australia (IFHAA) http://members.graffiti.net/~ifhaa