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that this new attempt will be crowned with success. As soon as I have a reply, I will telegraph you and tell you the date on which we expect you in Damascus. Tell Mr de C. that there is no hope for this year, but that it does not matter since he is amplyoccupied until his departure again for Addis Ababa. Would he please send me a report on his work once he arrives in Beirut and tell me his date of departure. Weather here pleasant after some storms and rain, plenty of labour and also the Turcomans from Bordj Islam have returned, the work in the quarries having finished. So a good stay to N. , regards to Mr Karagheorgis and all our best wishes to you both. Cordially
C F A Schaeffer.
P.S. I confirm my letter of 13 October with the indication of my postal address: B.P. 189, Lattaquié.
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