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Fort. Office. So much work in office that I didn't go to court. Another meeting about repairing the Juma
mosque, they want to build a new one north of present one & it seems a good idea if they can collect the
money, but I doubt them doing so. Schrimshire came to see me about navy & money affairs, they are
being awkward about it as usual. Martineau from Fowey came in & various Arabs. Sh Abdulla's
departure has caused a terrific sensation & the Baharna say he was sent away by Govt for making money
improperly & taking bibes - I believe he made a lot, the place is buzzing with talk about him. Issued Elan
saying he was given leave. People may believe it, but I doubt it. Went over to Agency & discussed letter
from FO & SO re Saoudia negotiations. PR said he was sending reminder to SO about my leave & pay
etc as no reply yet, but he said it would be alright. Went to Fort in afternoon, searched for mosquitoe
breeding places with Steele & found that millions were breeding in the cess pits under drains. Oiled them
all. Decided to fill in the well in big well in corner of the Fort which is small & useless. Then played
Bridge at Mespers & dined at Agency - Harvey & Davies were there - played a card game after dinner
which seemed endless. Have not seen Fowle child at all.