I have received the following message via my web site (www.paine.org ) and am unable to answer it myself. I have however seen postings to the list which make reference to a Robert Treat Paine and I wonder whether any one can help. Please reply direct to address below. Thanks John Paine -----Original Message----- From: MelAngel02@aol.com [mailto:MelAngel02@aol.com] Sent: 16 March 2001 00:37 To: webmaster@paine.org Subject: research Hey! I am currently writing a thesis about HH Richardson, a famous 19th century architect and his relationship to Hubert von Herkomer. Apparently the two met through a Robert Treat Paine from Massachusetts. Do you know anything about this particular RT Paine or somewhere I could possibly locate more info? If it helps, all I know is that his gentleman was a philanthropist and Richardson designed a house in Waltham for this family. Could he possibly be related to the other RT Paine, signer of the Declaration of Independence? Thank you for your time! M.Wilson