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1945

Fort.

Saw the new band instruments, they are very nice. Court all the morning. Rather late going there. Drove to
the water garden after tea, the trees have all shed their leaves & look very desolate. Then to the Snows,
Harrisons came in, had a nice long gossip & again told them all about my visit. The R.Bs to dinner, very
pleasant, he is better at a small party but in fact ill & retired after dinner. The parson dined at mission. Cable
from James saying passed exam with 6 credits - very pleased & relieved, also letter from Christopher saying
if we didnt use the flat we should give it up - very disturbing.

Tuesday 28th January

Fort. Not so cold. M stayed in bed all day.

The parson tried to get a passage, air or Nearchus, but failed to do so. HH didnt come, out hunting. Sh A
came about his wife's tenants - stayed a long time. The "cadets" went for a run. Office all the morning. Saw
Y. Fakroo, about exporting dates, M Saleh about Beladya taxes - owners living in houses pay practically nil.
Wrote to Beladya about it - it will make a great stir. A very busy morning. Didnt go out, the parson went to
Sitra. Put some liquid manure on the bed below the the house. Walked along to PCL to meet Haseldine,
quite a pleasant person. Stayed some time talking, wrote to James & Richard by hand & Haseldine.

Residential party returned. - a pity, life is so much easier when they are away.