Doris, On the subject of land record applications, I am anticipating sending for the land application for one of my ancestors also. But I don't know what kind of information they MIGHT contain, and I do understand that MIGHT is an important word here. If you wouldn't mind, could you tell me a little about what kind information was included in those 22 pages you received on behalf of your client? Thanks Barb Thomas Bothell, WA ---------- From: Doris Crawford <dorisc@pacifier.com> To: PSRoots-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: Federal Land Records Date: Saturday, January 23, 1999 1:58 PM Cyndi Thank you for your e-mail welcoming me to PS-Roots. I really enjoyed your seminar in Portland last October. It was very interesting and informative. I was especially interested in your talk on Federal land records, particularly the ones that are alphabetically listed. I hurried home and the next day I was searching for my gr gr grandfather Cornelius Millers land records in Michigan. I was elated to discover his name 5 different times and sent away for copies of the official records. I received certified copies in return which was really neat. I didn't expect for them to be certified, nice touch. I then ordered copies of the original Land Entry files from the National Archives. I received one piece of paper which was a bill of sale. This cost me $10. I was rather surprised and disappointed because I had expected more. I had recently sent away to the Archives for a client of mine and received in return 22 pages including application, witness documentation, etc. Why did I receive only one document for my own ancestor? Can anyone supply an answer to this question? Thank you, Doris Crawford ----------