TAA i.2.3.7

Oct {5^th, continued}

To this he seemed to agree providing it would in no way raise
any question of private monopoly or cause trouble in any way with
the Eg. Gov. He accepted my suggestion that when the time was
ripe for such procedure I would put my proposal in concrete form
to him and we would then discuss it privately.

Note I think to cover the matter of Eg. papers and photos that would be
supplied at least a mail later than the European papers - this to
prevent any encroachment of copyright in the way of sale on their part
of any of the photos issued to them.

6^th

Left Cairo with Lucas for Luxor. 7.pm.

7^th

Arr. Luxor 8.30am. Put up at Winter Palace.

Saw the Chief Inspector Luxor - Tewfik Eff. Boulos - re work & light..

   "     Moawen of Police - the Bey the Marmour being absent on leave.

8^th

Crossed over; 9am., to Gurna, 11am.
Put house in order & made up outstanding a/cs with men.

9^th

Inspected Valley :/< - > Tomb, laboratory and Magazine - found everything
in order. Unpacked materials sent out from London & placed
them in Magazine. Instructed Reises to employ labour to
commence uncovering the entrance of the Tomb on the following morning
Sat. 10^th.

Upon starting a new season's work there is always a
lot to do preparing for the proposed expedition. The first few days
are mostly employed in getting ready and putting in order
various instruments and impedimenta for scientific work,
all of which have to be tested. To start work under circumstances
so different to those in Europe, and where many simple