When I try to switch to digest form I am told I am not subscribed to
Museum-L. Perhaps by replying to a few messages I can attract some
attention.
Richard de Koster
Executive Director
Constitution Island Association, Inc.
Box 41
West Point, New York 10996
Tel: (845) 446-8676
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by the NYS Board of Regents
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