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- 1964 (Creation)
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3 items, paper
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Three letters from Philip Grierson, all typescript and single page:
(a) dated 28 April 1964, advising that the coin of IS "is probably an unknown piece of Arnold of Orey, lord of Rummen (near Limburg in the Netherlands), 1331-1364". PG states that he "might do site finds" [for a forthcoming lecture?] but worries about appearing "to be picking on Michael Metcalf". There are also references to an "electrical opinion" that IS has asked about, arrangements for IS's forthcoming visit and the fact that Mrs Webb [College typist] is resigning.
(b) dated 25 June 1964, saying that Johnson has sent prints of the relevant accounts and mentions references to dies in them. He also says that he talked "to Graham Pyatt about his die formula" and that "he [i.e. Graham Pyatt] will try to interest a candidate for a diploma in working it out". PG suggests that IS "might find it worth getting in touch with him and explaining the range of figures required". He concludes by giving his US address in Washington. In addition, there is a manuscript indicating the someone's totals require attention.
(c) dated 18 September 1964, beginning with a few words about his recent and imminent movements and hoping that IS had a pleasant trip in the Mediterranean. There are short paragraphs on die-output and possible venues for publication of the Oreye coin, a very brief comment on a "Mamluq book", and a note about arrangements for forthcoming meeting with IS.