Hello Richard,
I hope you were able to have some good times on your birthday. I treasure your Bead Santa gift you sent me a few years ago and have referred to your notes on the history of the small nueva cadiz and chevrons found in the Americas. I visit with Thomas often and he also talks about his trip to see you along with pictures of your great collection of beads related to exploration trade in the Americas. Thank you for preserving these pieces of art and history!
Alan