J. Gilbart Smyly Esq
4 Merrion Square
Dublin
Ireland

Hibèh, Feshn. April 7th.
We left the Fayum about a fortnight ago and came here
where there is a fine Ptolematic cemetery. Papyrus mummies are
fairly numerous , but the best tombs are nearly all plundered in
Roman times , and damp has made a good deal of havoc However
we have had some good finds. We are returning to Cairo in a
week's time and shall reach England on April 25th, so
you might send your remarks on the proofs¹ about then. We shall
return to this site next year. Love to M. Tell him we shall produce
a volume from here in 1903. Au revoir

Yours ever
B.P.G.
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