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Fort. A number of men doing their firing at Safra so not much going on at the Fort. Married quarters
almost done & looking very nice. Office. Discussed Elec accounts with Steele & Madams, also the factor's
accounts which seem rather irregular. Went over to call on G.P, he looked rather pasty & didnt seem very
amiable. Not surprising if he really has been ejected from Persia.

Rode in afternoon to the Portuguese Fort, very pleasant along the shore, cool and windy. Had a bathe
before dinner.

Wednesday 13th August

Fort.

Office, HH & senior Shaikhs called on GP & return call on HH at Agency - the other Shaikhs left & HH alone
at Palace.

He has moved from the island into Manama. He looked & seemed well.

Long session with Madams about factor's accounts which are in a state of complete confusion, all most
unsatisfactory.

Went to Mhq pm, very pleasant over there, not hot. Saw the beginning of the work on extending breadth
of causeway at Mhq end also the new Police Station which is getting on well, it will be very comfortable for
the Police & much cooler than where they are now.

Dr Holmes looked in & GP but didnt stay as I was just going out to cinema - a good picture.

Thursday 14th August

Fort.

Office.