Many thanks, Pat. The dates are off. I have a Joyce Robinson, but she was born 1916, probably in North Elkington, so this is obviously not the same one. Happy hunting!   Diana Robinson (nee Gardner) Now in Rochester, NY, USA -----Original Message----- From: Pat Cook [mailto:paver207@yahoo.co.uk] Sent: Friday, February 10, 2012 9:24 AM To: eng-lincsgen@rootsweb.com Cc: drobins6@rochester.rr.com Subject: Info From Joe Smith's letters - reply to Diana Diana, I think you are referring to Letter No 5, dated 31st Jan 1916. 'Joe is talking about the attentions H Frow, has been paying to J Robinson'. I think this will be Joyce Robinson, who was a friend of Joe's sisters, Annie and Edith.     Joe and his family, were living at Osgodby, near Market Rasen, Lincs at the time.  The people Joe mentions will be his friends from the village or surrounding area. I do have a 'Agreement of Employment' for my grandfather.   "Memorandum of an agreement made this 26th day of October 1909 between John William Robinson of Kirkby-cum-Osgodby and William Lee Smith of Kirkby-cum-Osgodby" In the document J.W.Robinson is going to pay William £1 per week, plus a cottage. In return William has to pay 2s (Two Shillings) a week rent and undertake to pay the rates except those on land or property. Not a lot, William and Mary had five children at this time. Hope one of the ROBINSON's mentioned are one of yours Diana. ROBINSON is a very prolific surname in Lincolnshire. Pat