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Thanks him for his letter concerning directorship of Qasr Ibrim excavations; pleased to discuss further. Had intended to visit him soon; working through his Soba wares, badly needs dating evidence, has difficulty recognising wares from Bill Adams's verbal descriptions in new book; wishes to compare his with whatever material Alexander has from Qasr Ibrim or other sites in Northern Nubia and with him and/or Pam Rose, with their familiarity with Bill Adams's methodology.

Department of Archaeology and Palaeoanthropology, University of New England, Armidale, N.S.W., Australia. Further to telephone conversation of 9 January, sending copies [not present] of missing material of 31 October 1986. Expresses regret to be out of Qasr Ibrim work; disappointment at E.E.S. attitude; regret that Alexander is not continuing as Director, 'to my mind the only solution'. Will communicate more about 1986 work; no radiocarbon samples received yet. Doubtful that he can be involved in the Sudan committee. Reiterates gratitude to Alexander for the opportunity to be involved in the 1986 work at Qasr Ibrim.

Orpington, Kent. Personal letter from an old school-friend ('the '40-'42 year at Borough Road'). Has been to 50th reunion; comments on reunion; news of friends; family news (mention of a son and daughter who had been at Pembroke). 'Whether priests retire or not I wouldn't know but I'm thankful I have. Do dons?'

With reference numbers and address: Office pour la Valorisation des Produits des Cultures et Elevages Indigènes au Ruanda-Urundi ('OVAPIRU'), Usumbura. A few pencilled notes on back, possibly from a talk or reading.

St John's College, Cambridge, letterhead. Writing to thank the Australian Research Grants Committee for assistance in the 1985-86 season at Qasr Ibrim, and Connah for his invaluable participation.

Department of Archaeology and Palaeoanthropology, University of New England, Armidale, N.S.W., Australia. Discusses revisions in his report (sent with letter; also Xerox copy of 1037 plan marked up with corrections [neither present]) sent for inclusion in the interim publication; plans for own publication. Very sorry that Alexander has given up directorship of Qasr Ibrim; discusses his own future involvement; matters of funding. Willing to fly over 'to talk the matter out with those who are to be involved.' E.E.S. [Egypt Exploration Society] needs 'to make its wishes felt rather more clearly than it has yet done.' Has talked to Peter Rowley-Conwy about sending radiocarbon samples. Will send field notes to Alexander; asks in return for copies of Alexander's field notes for 1037 in 1984 and prints of black and white negatives from the 1037 excavation.

Qasr Ibrim Expedition (E.E.S.), Department of Archaeology, University of Cambridge letterhead. Bill [William] Adams not successful in getting American funds for Ibrim in 1985-6; Graham Connah also has been refused; will have to rely on British money. Effect on expedition plans for this year, possibly no work at Ibrim at all. 'I thought I should let you have the melancholy news as quickly as possible.'

Acknowledges her letter of 13 September; regrets lack of space for inclusion in the [Geographical] Journal. Together with copy of Rowell's note and query on the possible 'salad earthenware vessel'(including illustration) from excavation of early 18th century wreck at Sharm el Sheik, and compliments slip (the Editor, The Geographical Journal, Royal Geographical Society, London) asking Alexander if he can help.

Personal file from former CAM ARC office with material relating to archaeology outside of Cambridge.

Reference for Antiquités Africaines vol. 23 1987, Mattingly, 'Libyans and the Limes', p. 74[?].