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Rhalepa, HW, SNO & Hourton-Bouswell from Embassy Baghdad, a jovial red faced individual

very different to usual F.O. type. Nuri had three effendi type secretaries whose manners
were bad - they eyed the arab meal with distaste - in fact it was tough and cold - &

patronised the Shaikhs, Nari seemed tired & silent & looked very ill. He did not impress me
but he was quite pleasant to talk to. He asked where the Police got their sandles & one or

two questions about them. Not known whether they will return this way or not. HH, having
a heavy cold, didnt appear.

Charity dance - quite a success but myself I found it very boring. My flowers looked very
nice indeed & everyone admired them. Left at 1.45, few remained then. The party was very

orderly.