TAA i.2.2.57

{13 February 1924, continued}

the Valley by donkey at about 6.15 P.M.

Feb. 14

Went round to Carter's in the morning.

Answer came from Premier saying that he

approved of action of the Minister, and stating that

the Government were entirely within their rights.

Carter's reis reports that the police force in the

Valley have been increased to ten, and that he

was interfered with when he tried to sweep the

steps leading down to the tomb.

In the afternoon Carter went over to call on

Harkness & Lythgoe, who were delaying departure

another day to watch events.

Feb. 15

In the morning Carter, with Winlock as

witness, went up to Valley to get definite proof

that he was refused access to the tomb. The

Marmur was there, but he stated that he was

only over there with friends. Ibrahim Eff. used

showed him an order signed by Lacau stating

that no-one was to enter either the tomb <or No. 15>, neither

Carter, nor anyone else. Spent the afternoon writing

up diary.