“First, do your homework, and be as specific as possible in stating your research interest,” he told me…His second suggestion is to allow plenty of time: “It takes time to locate microfilm or have paper records retrieved,” he said. He also noted that Civil War documents are generally handwritten and are difficult to read quickly. In short, he concludes: “Don’t fool yourself into thinking that any sizable project can be done in one day.”

His expet use of NARA an dothers ources really shows up in Mending Boken Soldiers, an I loved how in your interview he was able to explain how some letters are misfiled, etc., but can still be found.

Really great questions you asked, Harry. Well done.