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Introduction

To whom it may concern,

It has come to our attention that there is an extremely rare and valuable artifact lost somewhere in China. We do not very much about it except that it very old, dating back to perhaps the year 1700 or so. In fact, we do not even know what it is, but it was originally owned by the Emperor of China himself!

We're not sure when this rare artifact went missing, but we believe it dissapeared shortly before the year 1900. Your team will of course need to find some more information about it before you go searching for it.

I trust that you will put your best archaeologist to this task immediately. Do send he or she this letter as soon as you have found the best young man or young lady for the job!

Hasty regards,

S. Nottnose,


Head of Archaeology, London.