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Show April 2, 1951 Dr# Eicfaard f?* Frye 546 Widener Ubrary Cambridge 38, Maeaaehusettt Bear Br* frymt I had hoped te see yon and Professor Thoaaoa daring the Heetinge of the American Oriental Society in Philadelphia, I myself only assisted daring the third day of Its sessions and gave them an address oa *The Pallapoests of Mt, Sinai,» Sir Steven Rancteaa^ first ^TO oa the Crusades has just arrived* Although I have not yet been able to lesfc into it closely, lay first peraaal of its pages has left me with mixed feelings towards the book, I think I really onght te prepare an "article de foad» for the Speculum oa the whole subject of modern writings oa the Crusade and review this* vol^a ia the coarse of tee article. If the editor is agreeable to this propositioB, X shall andertake it with pleasure and trust to be able to present yea vith the paper before I leave the - country towards the ead of m y. By the way* I have not yet received the Faculty Club bill for the aight I spent there, and 1 should appreciate it if yoa coald have It forwarded to ay address ia toe library, la a recant letter -to Professor Thoasoa, I told Ma that I mentioned to the figaptiaa Ambassador your project of devloping lear Eaetera Studies at Hartwd, and 1 shall be pleased to repeat ay statement to Br* Taha Buaeeia Pasha the Minister of Education, 1 believe that Sgypt can help with parsoaael. How* ever, please let me know iaffature all develeptseats ia this ooa~ aactioa and I will mt fail to lead a hand* Ulth ay kindest resiaiteaeee and best wishes* tears very sincerely, ASA}as Asis S* Atiya |