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considerable uncertainty about the group of Patras coins to which this belongs, because of the reduced importance of Patras after 146. There seem to be two theories: one that these coins are earlier than 146, issued while the Achaian League was still functioning, as the standard of these coins is that of the coins of the League, different from that of both either Athens or Rome. The other view is that the Romans early granted Patras coinage privileges. I am sorry that I have nothing more definite.
The theodolite arrived, and is at your house. I was not able to see Mr. Thompson and take it to the "Samothrace." I called the Piraeus office of the steamship
65 figures hard to readstruck struck outadded written in above” jug ditto, and what it repeatsword reading not certain