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Thursday 14th February
Holiday. Birthday of Mohammed.
Went to Jidda in the morning, got into a fog at sea & so took a very long time to arrive. Spent most of the
time outside. Came back, by launch, to Manama in time for diner.
Friday 15th February
Did nothing much all day. Called on GP & then went round to see Dick & stayed there some time.
Saturday 16th February
Fort. Shaikhs came in, HH extremely sour, did nothing but complain and harangue. Discussed GP, HH
again told how the first time he called there after Sh Hamed died, GP remained in his study & didnt appear at
all. HH will never forget this, also how he left by launch to avoid Col Hay, as HH believes. Zubara. The
