I've Got Some Work To Do!
Amazingly enough, Dr. Leader replied yesterday afternoon after I had left my office:
** High Priority **
Hi Sean,
Please write me a formal letter outlining every bit of information you have concerning the archaeological resources on site. Make sure that you include the total number and forms of artifacts collected from the property. Photographs would not hurt. Understand that a single point out of context will not cut it. Please contact Dr. Whyte to write a letter of support for the protection of the property, as he has seen the artifacts, is familiar with the area and been in contact with you. Please make sure that all letters are clear and to the point. I will double check the site files and see what we may already have for the area. Mining operations fall within a form of sec. 106. I will be in contact with the SHPO to see what, if anything, is possible at this very late date.
Please send me the formal letter USPS Priority with Signature Requested - send me an electronic copy soonest.
All the best,
Jon
Dr. Jonathan Leader
SC State Archaeologist
SCIAA
University of South Carolina
1321 Pendleton Street
Columbia, SC 29208
P.S. If you know of any other sites, now would be a good time to make sure that they are part of the state record.
This is going to be a serious uphill battle but exciting nonetheless!!! (I love his last comment even if it's slightly chastizing...)
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