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Sh Jasim inheritance case and that of Chowash, a mischievous fellow in the bazaar who is I believe a
creature of the Agency Persian K.B. Court, a long sitting, didnt get back till towards two.

Bathed at Sebiliat then changed at Awali, back to dinner & out again to the cinema, Balalaika, a poor film.
Went to T.Ts afterwards.

Tuesday 15th July

Fort.

Office, HR Kozaibi called lately returned from Ha a, discussed war politics. Packer, re lease of flat. Very hot
& damp weather, most unpleasant.

Compensation meeting at Agency, Lipp & Kennedy, slow & not too "easy".

Haji A reported that Alban seeing Abdul Rasool b Rijat & Al Tajar, previously pr ed by ex Sh Abdulla,
discussing me to my disadvantage.

Drove to Idari & then Senian, crowds of people bathing of all sorts, colours & degrees, Shaikhs & Indians &
Baharma & Arabs, all look much the same in the pool. Very hot night & very damp.

Dentist.

Wednesday 16th July

Went out to Safra, police firing on range - very badly too, partly perhaps the weather.

Office Shs A & S for about an hour, some committee cases - Steele, lunched with Parker, huge lunch & very
hot although 2 AC units in the room.