Dr Elio Corti
Valenza - Italy

24-6-1995

Dear Elio,

Thank you for your letter, master copy for the letter head and the catalogue master. They are very good. Thank you. Also the other material. I haven’t had time to read it yet. I like you am very busy in this moment. I did the copying which enclosed. I had a little trouble with a few of the sheets but I think it is all done. I cut some of the surplus paper off the photocopies to save weight. You may have to sort it into order. I didn’t do Brown, as you said you may be able to get the book.

Frank was able to purchase a second hand guillotine for me, not very expensive; this will enable me to turn up any of the books I publish if necessary. They will look better.

We had the Maitland Poultry Club Show last Sunday. It went quite well. You might be able to do something for me. I have been talking with our local member of the Australian Government and told him I wanted to publish my material. It may be possible to obtain some assistance from the Government, perhaps a good photocopies, some financial assistance and the assistance of someone to help me sort out my files. I have to go to his office shortly to discuss this with him. He will try and help.

I need references from people I have corresponded with to prove that my researches have been useful. Could you write a letter heading it To whom it may concern. stating that your trip to visit me was to obtain information that was not readily available in Europe and that you spent many hours searching and copying my files. If you could do this it would be much appreciated.

I am going to ask Carter, Carefoot, Jeffrey to do this also. OK regarding Eduardo. I guess you will be pleased to have him back in Italy.

I have not had time to write to Rich yet but will do so as soon as I can. Joyce and her husband have gone away for a month on holidays. It has been very cold this last week, the coldest days for some years.

Enclosing an article on French Game Fowl. It may be useful to you.

Must press on. All the best.