Correspondence·PU-Mu 1050, Box 1, folder 15·July–December 1947

July–December 1947

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Typed and handwritten in English. Every line is transcribed, and the text sits beside the scan.

Scan 20 of correspondence PU-Mu 1050, Box 1, folder 15 (July–December 1947), typed and handwritten in English. The transcription follows.

Scan: Penn Museum Archives, Philadelphia, PU-Mu 1050, Box 1, folder 15, Courtesy of the Penn Museum.

Unnumbered pageScan 20 of 97

CURIUM EXCAVATIONS EPISKOPI, LIMASSOL CYPRUS

July 28, 1947Dear Mr. Hill,

Although we have wanted to be here next summer and as far as I can see further search for the missing pieces will have to be postponed until then. (He also speaks of finishing the excavation of the Palace.) I know George is

Pete writes that he is hoping to be here next summer and as far as I can see further search for the missing pieces will have to be postponed until then. (He also speaks of finishing the excavation of the Palace.) Meanwhile, what do you want us to do next about the packing? I know George is most anxious to have everything out of his apotheke before he returns. We can pack at any time, although we must notify the Museum and have their observer here. call, we have got tags, sacks and most of the needed cases, but we shall want to hear from you first. will you inform them that six of their objects cannot be found? Another matter

65 figures hard to readstruck struck outadded written in above” jug ditto, and what it repeatsword reading not certain

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