In a message dated 29/03/2007 16:29:16 GMT Daylight Time, crhayes@andlau.com writes: Have you any thoughts about whether or not Samuel could be employed as a 'tailor' for HM Customs? __________________________________________________________________ Hi Ralph, I think it highly unlikely that he would be employed as a full time 'tailor' as there would not have been enough work for him. It looks as though he was earning 'a bit on the side' as an extra tide-waiter. It could be he had retired as a Tailor. Regards Stan Mapstone