June 9 1907

Dear Prof. Osborn:

Yesterday I was released from the hospital but have to be careful about walking too much for a few days.

Our steamship bookings are as follows:

Leave --- Port Said - June 14
Naples - June 18 } North German Floyd Ship from India

Leave --- Naples - June 21
New York - July 3 } "Princess Irene" (North German Floyd)

There is a ship leaving Alexandria the 12th for Naples and making very close connection with ships leaving for New York on the 16th - too close I thought to risk it, especially as I remember you said to allow plenty of time for connections as the ships from here were sometimes delayed. We shall now have two full days in Naples with a chance to see Pompeii which I should not like to have missed.

I shall have enough money to get through with but in order to have margin in case of accident or delay I am cabling today for an additional 30 pounds. I shall feel more comfortable with a little extra money. Our return passage from Naples will be cheaper than the price on the Cedric and we get a refund.

Our boxes are now ready to ship and tomorrow I settle up with the acting Director General and then our work will be about finished.

Weather has turned more comfortable the last few days - good collecting weather again. I would make a little effort up in the Makkatain Hills but I fear my ankles would not stand it. I shall see Herr Markgraf again and have a good talk with him.

Hoping to see you not long after you receive this. I am, with regard

Very sincerely yours

Walter Granger