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15 june 1951
Dear Megaw and Dikaios,
The volume of Enkomi-Alasia I is in the printers hands, nearly 400 pages, 150 figures in the texte and about 100 plates. The job was longer than I expected, but fascinating. I think that the volume will be out for summer.
Just a fortnight ago, I gave to the Académie des Inscriptions the essence of my historical conclusions, which may interest you. So I am sending you a copy of my report.
When is Dikaios resuming the dig at Enkomi ? My plans are not yet ripe, but in any case there will be few money and time left this year for work at the spot. But we will see, when the bills come in.
As you noticed, I have given no provisional article on my 1949 and 1950 dig to the Illustrated London News, in order to avoid reproduction of the main finds, until the book publication is out. In Bossert, AltSyrien, pl.407, the statue of the Nergal-Apollo statue is already reproduced after Ill.Lond.News,1949, the copyright is of now use.
Hope all is well in the Museum, the families and that you are satisfied with the work. I hope to see you again in autumn.
Yours sincerely
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Handwritten: Hope the Europe trip of Mr and Mrs Megaw was happy and reposing.
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