Well, Sue,

What is the word professional researchers use when they slowly realise that they have hit the jackpot? What word describes the sense of excitement that slowly grows as the pages are turned and new information is revealed? No idea but it is a great feeling. Magnificent work. Thank you very much.
I have often wondered how one knows that future research will produce nothing new and one should stop and turn away from the search. Intuition, instinct; or stubbornness to turn over every stone whilst there are any there ? When you asked last week whether it was worth pursuing the ADB, I did wonder if this was just my eccentric, personal indulgence. I am very glad you persisted. The results are extraordinary.

What I like most is the query from the ADB as to whether FR “was actually distinguished?”. Yes, in the UK, Europe, USA, NZ and Australia, he is very well known. The real problem, looking at your documents, is what he was actually distinguished for. So the ADB was right to ask the question. It is a bit of a mystery.

I am extremely pleased and thank you for taking on this work. Very much appreciated.

Giles de Bertodano