John Lyon wrote: >>> But as the author said at the outset, script interpretation is a lifetime of learning. <<< _______________ "Well, when you have looked at wills and deeds as many times as you have looked at the moon, you would know what the words say and what they mean." John, that sentence from the article reminds me of you! :-) I think the author provides good insights and suggestions, but I have to admit that I not infrequently find the handwriting in "ancient documents" to be painfully indecipherable. (Well, I also find my own handwriting indecipherable at times!) Dave K Dave K