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OPERATIONS CARRIED ON AT GIZEH.
Second Pyramid.—Lower Entrance.
Third Pyramid.—Interior.
Campbell's Tomb.
Fourth Pyramid.—Interior.
Rock in centre of northern front of Great Pyramid.
Bridge in southern Dyke.
We discovered the pavement at the base of the Great
Pyramid. I still entertained great hopes of finding a
sepulchral apartment, and therefore directed that every
exertion should be made to get above Wellington's
Chamber, for which purpose Daoud was employed. In
addition to the other works, the bridge was again cleared
out for Mr. Perring's survey. In the afternoon I went
with Mr. Hill to Wellington's Chamber, and the Duke's
glorious name was inscribed on the southern wall.
Mr. Raven came to see the works. This gentleman,
who was afterwards employed, had had the charge of a
rice-mill worked by steam at Rosetta. He not only
understood the habits and language of the Arabs, but was
also a most zealous and active man of business. He got
every thing into perfect order, collected and kept in good
repair the various tools, boring-rods, &c, and was inde-
fatigable in his exertions during the whole time he re-
mained at the pyramids. He was a friend of Mr. Hill's,
to whom I am indebted for his assistance; and I take
this opportunity of acknowledging my obligations to Mr.
Hill himself, who was always ready to assist me, and was
of the greatest possible service.
April 1st.
Reis, 7. Men, 173. Children, 262.
The same works were continued.
OPERATIONS CARRIED ON AT GIZEH.
Second Pyramid.—Lower Entrance.
Third Pyramid.—Interior.
Campbell's Tomb.
Fourth Pyramid.—Interior.
Rock in centre of northern front of Great Pyramid.
Bridge in southern Dyke.
We discovered the pavement at the base of the Great
Pyramid. I still entertained great hopes of finding a
sepulchral apartment, and therefore directed that every
exertion should be made to get above Wellington's
Chamber, for which purpose Daoud was employed. In
addition to the other works, the bridge was again cleared
out for Mr. Perring's survey. In the afternoon I went
with Mr. Hill to Wellington's Chamber, and the Duke's
glorious name was inscribed on the southern wall.
Mr. Raven came to see the works. This gentleman,
who was afterwards employed, had had the charge of a
rice-mill worked by steam at Rosetta. He not only
understood the habits and language of the Arabs, but was
also a most zealous and active man of business. He got
every thing into perfect order, collected and kept in good
repair the various tools, boring-rods, &c, and was inde-
fatigable in his exertions during the whole time he re-
mained at the pyramids. He was a friend of Mr. Hill's,
to whom I am indebted for his assistance; and I take
this opportunity of acknowledging my obligations to Mr.
Hill himself, who was always ready to assist me, and was
of the greatest possible service.
April 1st.
Reis, 7. Men, 173. Children, 262.
The same works were continued.