TAA i.2.1.135

Correspondence
16 January 1925
Caption

Confidential letter from Howard Carter to Richard Molony regarding negotiations with the Egyptian Government, recounting events from 15 December 1924 – 16 January 1925, page 6. 

Material
Ink
Paper
Measurements
32.1 × 20.8 cm (h x w)
Notes

 George Merzbach Bey is mentioned on this page.

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Transcription

I am leaving for Luxor on Sunday 18th. and in all probability the official handing over of the Tomb, etc., keys and concession, will take place on Saturday 24th. in the presence of various Government officials. Merzbach has kindly consented to be present.

In conclusion I should like to express. very emphatically, my appreciation of the most efficient help and advice that Maitre Merzbach Bey has afforded me throughout these delicate negotiations. I believe I am right in mentioning that on one occasion in particular he saved a very grave situation. To his wise counsel I am deeply indebted.

Yours very sincerely.

[Cairo, January 16th, 1925.

HC]