In a message dated 98-06-25 18:58:56 EDT, you write: << To: GenTips-L@rootsweb.com >> You are unable to read a message (although it may still be listed in your mailbox) after X-number of days on AOL. AOL is firm about it and the messages are not available for retrieval. >> However, if you go to "Personal Filing Cabinet, and click on the message there, you should be able to read it. I know I can with my messages, going back a year or more. Good Luck,. Ron