TAA i.3.2.73.verso

Another important point (in all cases) is the 

probable habitat of the various woods. One would 

expect the range of intercourse with the/<that the> Egyptians <had>

during the Eg. New Empire to have been something 

like the following:- from N. to S., Eritrea and Abyssinia 

to the Tigris and Euphrates Regions, and from E. to W., 

the Tigris and Euphrates Regions to say Crete, including 

Aegean Islands, <xxx[?]> in fact all that part of the 

Eastern Mediterranean, and Libya.

Please do not allow such remarks to bias, but 

only as a suggestion as to probability.

          I will willingly bring the remainder of the 

material – seeds and fruits etc. – anytime you 

like. The identification and habitat of all 

the material is of immense importance archeologically.

          I look forward to your suggestion as to 

adequate remuneration.

                              Yours sincerely

                                        Howard Carter