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interesting to make a small sounding trench there, for one should find there clarifications about the rampart of large blocks (outer) and the large rubble-core wall with 2 faces, which at this precise spot seem to converge. I understand your surprise on learning that the Linhof does not work. I think it must have suffered from the transport, and Mrs Forrer noted that the shutter speeds seemed abnormal. This Linhof that Mr Courtois brought is not the new Linhof. Whereas I had everything prepared on the desk at the Collège = new Linhof + customs certificate, by specifying in a short note that it was the Linhof to take away, M. Courtois pour une raison qui m'échappe, a changée la new Linhof for the old one... So that the one that you will bring is the new one, whose customs certificate was brought here (Enkomi) by Mr Courtois with the old camera... The photographic tripod of which Mr Forrer spoke to you is in a leather and canvas bag, in the storeroom near Mr Seyrig's flat, at the Institute -
We have all the equipment necessary for the smooth running of our work, and in the pleasure of seeing you again soon, please believe, Master and dear Sir, in the assurance of my most respectful and devoted sentiments - JP Nicolardot JP. NICOLARDOT.
As agreed, the Land-Rover will wait for you at the arrival.
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