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clearing of the tarpaulin protecting the jars and partially covered with earth . the guard "Direction" had indeed failed to report that a quarter of the tarpaulin had been cut and vous stolen right under his nose , as well as one of the wooden uprights . This guard who was imposed on us , does not seem any more diligent than the previous ones who were criticised . I think it preferable to remove all this protection since , even through its guard the Direction does not concern itself with the preservation of the site . another incident : Khalil Fuddah who would like to occupy the guard's house despite the prohibition from Damascus . Courtois announced today by the telegram from Monsieur Schaeffer , has not yet arrived at 9h00 in the evening .
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