PREFACE. X1 
The advance of the Institute both in the importance of its 
work and in the strength of its numbers continues. 
In conclusion, it is gratifying to be able to record that the 
Porte, after an interval of nine years, has at last granted 
the Firmans necessary to enable Eastern Exploration to be 
resumed, | 
FRANCIS W. H. PETRIE, Capt., 
Hon. Sec. and Editor. 
OF WA 
