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Sunday, March 31, 1912 (continued)

the whole district from Gebel Haridi to Akhmim. I then said, "I suppose Dahshur is out of the question." He said, "As long as Petrie lives". He criticized Petrie's work which was simply plundering "like a dealer". I said, "I understand that he has applied again for Dahshur". "His application has not been received; but if it is presented it will be refused." We then talked a long time about various questions - Nubian Archaeological Survey, the appointment of a new inspector, the fitness of Firth, Mace and Winlock for such a post (he would not consider Firth, was more in favor of Mace. I advised Winlock.), Mr. Morgan's purchase of Coptic manuscripts. Chassinat's retirement, the fitness of Lacau to succeed Maspero four years hence, etc. Maspero wishes Lacau to succeed him. Finally I said, "Now Professor Maspero, I want you to promise me that when the Dahshur site is opened up that you will give me a chance to apply for it or a portion of it. It represents just the period we need both for our historical material and for our museum". "Certainly I will do all I can for you." I took out an application for Dahshur which I had in my pocket. I said, "Hearing that Petrie was about to apply and fearing that the committee might weary

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