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September 8, 1977Dear Bill:

I will be very glad to cooperate with you and Professor Soren in any undertakings at Kourion. As far as Apollo is concerned we are no longer involved. Hence as far as we are concerned you can enter into whatever arrangements you wish with Vassos about it. I think you will find that the area within the limits of the temenos of the Sanctuary is pretty well covered already. You can judge for yourself from Bob Scranton's publication of the architecture (listed on the enclosed general bibliography of our publications of Kourion). The structures outside the Sanctuary, whatever they may be, are untouched by us. The epigraphy of the Sanctuary is included in Mitford's book, also in the bibliography. Remaining to be published are the sculpture and small finds.

I will certainly be glad to furnish copies of any records which interest you. Copied since the originals have to remain with the Museum. I made a complete typescript, with index, of George Meredden's diaries of his excavations at Apollo. There could be a Xerox of that. Actually the typescript is much more usable than the original diary. George's handwriting is difficult. Unfortunately the diaries are not as helpful as one might like. Then also there is a grid plan of the Sanctuary which would be good for excavating outside the Sanctuary since the grid can be extended in all directions.

There are, of course, catalogue cards and negatives and contact prints of objects. We could discuss what you might find desirable of these when you have decided just where you wish to excavate.

The Museum would, of course, make a charge for any Xerox copies, photographs or the like. I don't know the exact charges but I would [handwritten: try] to keep them down to a reasonable rate.

Do not hesitate to enquire if I have not covered aspects in which you and Professor Soren are interested.

With kind regards to you and Jane. I am glad to see that you have been flourishing like the green bay tree since I last saw you.

Sincerely,

G. Roger Edwards