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<3> is lost. I bought in Allepo and elsewhere other beautiful things and they must all run similar risk! If however, I save fifty percent of my purchases, I shall be entirely satisfied. The method employed by the native dealers for getting things out of the Empire are daring and devilish; fortunately, I am in no wise involved except as a buyer - having nothing to do with shipping &c. &c. Before taking steps I advised with our consuls and through their advise I kept out of the fire. I fear the chap from whom