June 30th, 1890

Miss Jo Smith,

Perhaps, the Egyptian ministry has decided the curses might scare Mr. Petrie off. It would be far less work for them if they didn't need to intervene and risk their staff. I do hope you and your team avoid some of Mr Petrie's pitfalls.

Things are well here. We are tirelessly preparing for a literary festival come July. It entails quite a lot of letter writing. Though, I much prefer my correspondence with you. My mother is most excited that one of her favorite authors has accepted my invitation to speak at the event.

I hope you are all settled in. I shall see if I have any business in Africa for my August trip and write to you once I am sure. I will be in Greece, at the very least, which is closer to your part of the world than where I am currently.

Your sincere friend,

Zachariah

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