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HW went to Dubai where there has been a lot of trouble. Young Jameson of Bideford came to call in the
afternoon apologising for not coming to dinner yesterday. Storm too bad.

Monday 3rd April

Fort, very wet on the parade ground after the rain, difficult to find dry space to parade on. Lovely fresh
morning, such a clear blue sky & all the trees looking well washed. Discussed the movements for the
torchlight tattoo, we shall practically carry out last years programme.

Sh Sulman came in, very interested about doings in Dubai. HW still down there. Wills of Gray Mackenzie
came to call, he was months in Jedda trying to make agreement with Ibn Saoud's government who behaved

in the usual Arab way. Holmes & Packer came, asking for an interview with HH a great bore but has to be
done, he won't listen to any talk till we hear from home about the previous offer.

M went to fort for infant welfare & I played 18 holes of golf & then went to fort & watched the practice.
Gunn came & looked at the ponies & the polo. Bridge at Mespers.

Tuesday 4th April

Fort, Shaikhs in, discussed oil business & other things. Rain again.

Wednesday 5th April

Fort, pursued HH for some time & eventually got him & he came to the office where Holmes & Packer
called to interview him. Holmes presented another draft agreement which HH did not even look at but
passed on to me to take charge of. HH was really very rude & talked most of the time to the Shaikhs about
Dubai - ignoring Holmes, however Holmes didn't appear to mind.