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Tuesday [12 July]
Office as usual. In evening went round outskirts of the town inspecting some very messy looking buildings occupied by low
class Kurds, decent people with, apparently, more intelligence than many of the local people, but very untidy & living in messy
straw huts which are an eyesore. Dined with Alban.
Wednesday 13th July
A very muddled day. Didnt go to the Customs as I expected the Shaikh here. He didnt come but sent his car for me at 9
oclock, went round to his offices in the market & stayed there two hours, talking of nothing of real importance. The boat
arrived, down mail, bringing Yusuf Kanoo. I expect trouble will now begin. Much delayed & so late for lunch. Really a
tiresome day. Tennis at Mespers, played badly though on the whole I have much improved lately. The Shaikh wants me to
find jobs - excuse for giving them money, for various of the Shaikhlings.
Thursday 14th [July]
