Mr. Forsythe's remarks are *absolutely* true, and *very* eloquently stated. Thanks for making them! I realize this topic is not Va. History per se, but since several NHPRC supported documentary projects focus on subjects from Virginia (including Washington, Jefferson, Madison), and since Virginia Congressman Frank R. Wolf sits on the appropriations subcommittee overseeing the NHPRC, I'll take the liberty to add that we have never met a member of Congress (or an aide) of any political party who did not fall in love with the NHPRC and with documentary editions when introduced to them. The problem, of course, as Harold indicated, is that members of both Congress and presidential administrations have much greater (and more expensive) priorities. It is always a struggle when you are smaller than a gnat on their radar screen, but we have discovered that respectful letters written from constituents and scholars do make an impact, and that every letter counts. Thanks to everyone who helps. -- Frank E. Grizzard, Jr. Associate Editor Papers of George Washington University of Virginia [log in to unmask] http://www.virginia.edu/~feg3e http://www.virginia.edu/gwpapers To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html