I know there are tons of these horror stories, but I sent in a package of 8 last January. The check was cashed in March (yes of this year, lol). I finally called in August and I was told there is only ONE person to fulfill ALL genealogical requests at the Archives. That is an abominable situation, in my eyes. Not only is this lone person completely overwhelmed, overworked, and probably underpaid. But, how on earth can the attention to detail necessary to find elusive records be accorded to each request, knowing there are a couple of miles more worth of piles to go through? On another note, I have noticed a 4 to 6 month turn around on single document request's. So, I would strongly suggest each person only send for one item per envelope. At least until the situation has been rectified. I must applaud the letter written to the State as regards Vital Records, and wonder if there isn't more we, as a community, can do to remedy this situation? It is not only the Department of Health and Senior Services as the archives are also affected. Is it a manpower shortage? What is the true root of the problem here? Any suggestions? Joyce Hope I didn't offend anyone from my 'soapbox'.