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some of the same for his. I got it from Miss Richardson. In case she does not remember the piece, it is a remnant of some she made for the Benachi Museum. She gave instructions for some to be put aside for our present order. George needs a piece 2.50 meters long. It is very reasonable since it is at a special price as a remnant, with an additional discount since it is for museum (!) work. My memory is that it came to about 80 dr. a pik.

I am rather upset about my fellowship application at Pennsylvania. I have just heard from Miss Swindler that she sent a letter of reccomendation and spoke personally to Dean Crosby. She adds: "I did not feel confident that he would reccomend you for it - not because of your ability, which he considers first rate - but because he felt that they might not have anything that would

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be useful for to you." Referring to funds, I suppose. If this falls through my position really becomes crucial and I won't know what to do. I am sorry that I felt so confident about it, and did not apply elsewhere too.

My Bamboula article will be in the June A.J.A.

George and John send their very best.

Hastily, Pete

P.S. You probably recognize the envelope as one of yours. Mine seem to have run out, and this letter has to go tonight. Evyryvoy.