If your archives are done using the same -description string, the
v3 function uses that to "manage" the entire set as a package;  to
retrieve the entire package, it's a one line command, provided the
destination rules are the same, just specifying the -desc, -su=y (and
* for filespec, I think)... check the client book re. archive packages.
See, also, the red book "V3 Technical Guide" for useful info.
Regards,

Don France
P.A.C.E.- www.pacepros.com
Walnut Creek, CA