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Show 9 lid March 28, 1960 Dr. 5alama Hammed Cultural Counselor The Embassy of the United Arab Republic 2310 Decatur Place, t.W, Washington t, I. C. Dear Dr, Kammad: When you were In Ann Arbor last fall, you were kind enough to say that you would use your good offices in helping us plan any future expedition to St. Catharine's Monastery at Mount Sinai. We are now in the process of formulating such plans, and I should appre™ elate sincerely any advice you might care to give us. Last month | received from the Minister of Education, Or. A. K, Hashim, who was so kind to us in Cairo In 1958, a letter of which ! enclose a copy. in accord with his advice, 1 have addressed to the Ambassador In Washington a letter of which | also enclose a copy. Very likely the original will find Its way to your desk in any case. | should greatly appreciate any advice you can give us as to how to further the project. if I do not have the chance to see you In Washington, perhaps we may meet again In the Ministry of Education in Cairo •• or even at Mount Sinai.' Meanwhile, with kindest regards, I remain Very sincerely yours, A George H. Forsyth, Jr. Chairman, Department of the History of Art Field ||rector of the Mount Sinai Expeditions GHFrlKF Via Air Hall Sncs.-2 |