1953: McFadden's death (1 of 2)

3 It is pointed out by Mr. Hill that it should never be allowed to happen that Deke should be the senior member in charge here at Curium. Therefore it is absolutely necessary that he be either be here while Roger or John Young is here and in charge (Mr. Hill think Virginia Grace, e.g., could not control him) or when no Juniors are here i.e., by himself, whenever he saw fit to come. These are Hill's comments, not mine; but I agree to the first. As to the second, I have now feelings, although Megaw made mildly dissenting noises. But I do not think he would make an issue of it. It would be utterly unsporting if not immoral for anybody else to work on the same material at the same time (ie. on Deke's bought time), as well as impossible if Deke kept, as would be agreed, all the records. It might well therefore that we would have to open up the whole business again. In view of the attitudes of both of these, I do not see how we could avoid using the supervision of Roger, the digging being done by Oberlin or now this year under the supervision to refer the matter in any way to Deke. And whoever at least an obligation. In view of the extra $5000. for this purpose. But it should be used undertakes it should assume the responsibility for publication; as to the basilica Benson; I see no obligation to refer the matter in any way to Deke. And whoever gate should be investigated quickly and inexpensively; as to the basilica xxxx the city gate. Megaw said this afternoon rather baldly that he considered the basilica at least an obligation. In view of the attitudes of both of these, I do not see contingency. Dear Bisenhart referred to our consideration in the event of acceptance of the condition of the original grant, that we dig also in the basilica and the city gate. Megaw said this afternoon rather baldly that he considered the basilica I would not venture a guess. Mr. Hill thinks basilica itself not difficult, but Cesnola "treasure of Curium" supposed to come from underneath. The staff consists of following: 1. Christo - mender & foreman, employ of expedition 2. Mihail - gardener - employe of G.H.McF 3. Savvi - cook, employe of expedition & of G.H.McF 4. Christophi - draftsman for expedition, private secretary to G.H.McF 5. Neofytos - houseboy & chauffeur. The last is dispensable, & a new employe the first is indispensible The second is indispensible, probably until the antiquities service takes over, certainly until horses & dogs are disposed of. The third can be alternatively employed as a required guard. The fourth will be absolutely indispensible when work starts again. Mr. Hill proposes, if our plan is accepted, to keep on the first 4 through the summer. This seems to be necessary. Will try to work out a combination by which #4 can be useful at Gordion until September. Will cost the expedition about $600 until in drafting etc. after Cox has left for Afghanistan. We worked out a tentative budget if our plan is accepted and put into effect: * Benson pay transport $1000. * Oberlins transport nil GRE pay 2500 transport 1000 pay 1500 Excavation transport 500 pay 2000 Theater - palace 500 Bamboula 1000 Mosaic project 600 (already appropriated) 1000 Apollo 3100 Household expenses 4800 Wages, food, light, car, for 12 months 9.1.53-8.31.54