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interest you. During a short trip I made at Xmas time I went to Vera-Cruz where I was delayed for a few days by the weather. I seized th opportunity to visit the island of the Sacrificios which has always interested me since I read Grijalva's description of the buildings thereupon when he visited it in 1518.
 
On making a careful survey of the southern part of the island I discovered a small fragment of a wall. On discovering this mural paintings became visible - red on a white ground & I also laid bare broad steps beautifully finished with cement.- I am leaving next week to explore the island under the auspices of the Mexican Government & hope to have something interesting to present at the Am. Congress in September. You must come to this & bring as many of our colleagues as possible. I was glad to hear from you. Cordial greetings to Mrs. Pepper, & all mutual friends. Always sincerely yours, G. Nuttall 

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