January–April 1954

hesitant not to see her forces well established according to Sir P. would be stuck with them. - He was to write to Sir P. and find out how 2400 pounds not, before accepting a rejection proposition. But he agreed to put in much with Emily about coins etc., and especially about her personal contribution (ca $1800 I figured) if not too late: for her to deposit in Chase Bank account, & let you pay in pounds. Have not yet heard money. The other (leatus-clearing-statues duty personal) question must await answer of Sir P. I hope we can work this out, if you plan to have a surplus of $7000. We could take adenoma of: Estate-clearing $3500 Stillwell trip 1200 (ca) Emily figs 1800 (ca) $6500 in dollars at this end instead of pounds at that. -

I think Hermes meant about the coins, that only 3 them needed any publication-by-list; that others more detailed treatment. She certainly gave me the impression that she will include every inscription for the whole. Except one issue which involves complicated issues of Hellenistic chronology she does not know about: she proposed 3 years ago was to have John fire - a Hellenistic historian - do a magazine article on them. George turned this down (and do it myself!) so it was postponed - but it is to be revived. I think that all numismatic nuffins up can safely be left to her hands, either to do herself or to delegate to competent people - perhaps for magazine stories. As to finances, I know singlehand elsewhere will find funds to pay for the work when the time comes (if she decides definitely not to go to Jordan again next year) without having any allowance. Think best to let it sit until we make final plans next spring. Emily may be. Any money that comes in (in $ of course) will go into … continues