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4. CNRS . I feel rather puzzled about it. I am rather reluctant to ask Prof. Lejeune for an "attestation" since he is a linguist and not an archaeologist. I was under the impression, from your last previous letter, that you were going to do it for me me. I will be grateful for further advice in this matter. Owing to the rapidly changing political situation in the island I feel that I will avail myself of this opportunity not before 1st of March 1960. By then the situation will be crystallised and the 'handing over' will have been completed. But in any case my application should reach the CNRS b in May this year.
5. It is most kind of you to invite me to Ras Shamra. I will certainly do my best to take advantage of this opportunity, though under present circumstances one cannot make any promises.
6. I noted your remarks about the article which I sent to you. I should like to assure you again of my admiration and highest esteem in which I hold your contribution to Cypriot archaeology and to emphasize our great debt to you. If there are
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