Hello Everyone, The New England Historic Genealogical Society's online newsletter included this tidbit that I found interesting. Maybe you will too. "The Rhode Island Historical Society has had a difficult few years. Under great financial pressure they briefly considered selling a Colonial-era desk that could have brought up to $12 million into their endowment. They eventually decided against the sale, and the organization’s financial difficulties seem to be behind them. Read the full story in The Providence Journal at www.projo.com/art/content/historical_society_07-23-07_NO6F0FA.238c82e.html." Best, David Arne Sisson