I have an opportunity to go on a bus trip to the National Archives this month. It will be my first visit. I would like to be well organized to take the best advantage of my time. Can someone answer any of the following questions, and/or perhaps give me ideas for the research day? 1. What can I carry in? Pen or pencil? Bag, notebook, briefcase? Lunch? 2. Can I request, view and copy a packet on my Rev. War ancestor(s) on the day of my visit to the library, even without a pension #? 3. Are land records available? Wills? Probate? 4. Other than census records, what are the other best use materials that may be helpful for my research? All of my ancestors were in America before the Rev. The main state for research is VA, with PA and NY secondary. Thanks in advance for suggestions. Brenda   dbericsson@aol.com