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Sept. 18, 1935 Metzovo, Epirus
Dear Mr. Hill,
We dragged into Metzovo yesterday, after 10 days of travel and as many more of stopping, and I got your letter of the the 1st of Sept. today. Your telegram to Vourgarélion reached me just before I left there on the last lap of my trip.
I only hope that what [strikeout] you said in your telegram about our return to Cyprus still applies; what little I know about the international situation is far from encouraging. If war does break out between Italy and England, what will I we do? Will we dig in Methana, as you once suggested, or will everything come to an end?
I expect to be back in Athens in two to Poste Restante, Jannina, will get me for the next week or so, and be very welcome.
I found a letter from Christo waiting for me here, giving me about the same news which you gave me about Cyprus. It was an unpleasant surprise to hear of Hassan Effendi's further penetration into our affairs. I am surprised that the government allowed Chrysostomides hill to be sold at this time. Will that interfere with our permits?
With my best wishes, Pete … continues
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