Thank you Lesley, Clive & Patricia Can you tell how much I know about Sydney from up here in Queensland. I need to spend a few months in Sydney this year and I thought I would try to fill in the small gap of 6 years before he received his Ticket of Leave. As you say Leslie he may have spent all of that time at Cook's River. I am aware that there may be nothing to find. I appreciate everyone's help. Derek -Message: 2 -Date: Wed, 22 May 2013 05:26:21 +1000 -From: "Derek & Jean Burr" <djburr@westnet.com.au> -Subject: Re: [PJ] Convict John Spires Lawrence -To: <aus-pt-jackson-convicts@rootsweb.com>