Dr Elio Corti
Valenza - Italy

16-3-1996

Dear Elio,

Just a short note to let you know the latest. I will send copies of letters next time. I write regarding how to get Veronica, Carefoot and Annie. Good instructions.

I received a letter from Annie if we go there. She would be pleased to see us and has a guest room where we could stay. She is 76 years old and still has chickens. She is very knowledgeable. I think Waardenburg is in Southern Netherlands. I also received a long letter from Romanov with information of further contacts. Romanov told me of the conditions in the Ukraine. My heart goes out to him. Everything is going crazy in that country and Russia. The economy is very bad and his Institute may close down through lack of funds. He told me he is only getting 30 US$ per month. I have a few US$ here, I will send to him. It is a great pity that learned people like Romanov may be lost to science. I think he would like to emigrate somewhere else. He received the books all OK and is very thankful for them. He said he would be coming to Italy in May, I think.

I have been very busy getting material ready for Club Newsletter as I need to get a double lot reaching for when I am away. Also letters to answer and other Club’s business. Tony is printing Rhode Island book which I should have shortly. I think it will be OK

Joyce and Max have returned from their holiday (1 month) and Marie came up the other day. Bob is going OK but sleeps a lot. He is getting lazy. David and Chris are going OK. David is pretty busy at the moment. However they Called in to see me last week. All for now.

Regards.