I am sad to say that this is the third series of "shock and disbelief" exchanges about the condition of the Grainger records I have participated in over the last few years. It is difficult to imagine that so many people could have made such a dedicated effort to find a resolution and yet the problem still exists. If money is the reason the local government in Rutledge can not help, then I and many others appear ready to contribute to the effort. But it appears that first some political pressure must be applied before there will be some willingness on the part of the Grainger county government to allow private funds and labor to be used to save the records. Surely there must be someone that knows someone who is connected the TN state or federal legislature that could be asked a favor. I thank all those who have tried and continue to try to save our heritage records. Richard Soard SWORD/HOLLINGSWORTH descendant of Grainger County, TN rsoard@mindspring.com