Dear Eusebeia and list, I wanted to thank all you that were so kind to look at the "mystery letter". It is actually a P, as Eusebeia pointed out, even if the writer uses the other form not only in the next word but in all other occurrences of the letter P in the six-page document. GoogleBooks has "Collections Historical & Archaeological Relating to Montgomeryshire", Powys-land Club, 1884, v.17; p. 351 gives Parry of Llanerchydol, and p. 354 has "... John Peers Parry, born 1818; M. A. Cantab., in holy orders...". William Rogers was related to this Parry family. Thanks again! Alejandro Milberg Boston, Mass. **************Know Your Numbers: Get tips and tools to help you improve your credit score. (http://www.walletpop.com/credit/credit-reports?ncid=emlcntuswall00000002)