Brilliant stuff, Reynard! I'm absolutely certain all here will welcome such an astounding discovery. I presume you are familiar with Sigi Rieuwerts' book on Anna Gordon. Also the recent book by Ruth Perry. I have Sigi's book but not Ruth's yet. I believe it's quite expensive. If you are correct the ballad comparisons will make a fascinating study. Someone like Tom Pettitt, Robert Waltz or James Brown would have a field day with this. Are you a member of Tradsong and The Ballad List? If not I recommend you post something similar there.