January–April 1954

I am glad if you feel that Hannah really is undertaking the coin publication. She certainly hasn't put herself down on paper to that effect with me. In fact, made no reference either to the general publication or to specific questions. The Mint questions in her reply is only though I had asked very specifically. Possibly she will do them. I hope if everybody has to assume, that the answer is the correct one!

Perfectly all right to give her $600. out of Curium funds in the fall, by which time she should be in order. I should like to have a few rabbits in hand for my stew just now, though!

with regard to possible exchange with Oriental Institute I enclose Helen's hasty scribbles about what she remembers as being available, along with the name and address of the gentleman concerned. #4 is suggested to be a Hittite teapot in America in her absence. #4 is suppose to be a Hittite teapot She has a number of pieces lined up for suggested exchange with the Cyprus Museum, but is thinking that she might suggest to Dolougaz that he look us over first before settling for presents or eventual $post-publication) exchange. Their Alishar pieces were acquired quite legally as gift from Turkish Govt in 1932 (pre-Kuray!)

Peter writes about Sotira: "I know there was a fixed sum available for this venture (was it from the Philosophical Society?) but I never heard the actual amount either in dollars or pounds. he would need George used just to pay in the amount Dikaios judged he would be for each campaign, it having been agreed that with regard to this responsible for all financial arrangements" we have no doubt on it can you tell me. If there is a fixed sum tucked away in Philadelphia here Sotira's now much is left? George had given them 4-8, making for Sotira -$520-0 from 1947 to 1952, and they have spent the final (and final) campaign: a deficit of £11-4-8. They want me to pay off for the May give them an additional £120-0-0

That seems to be all for today.

Yrs.,