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Fort in the morning, went round with Mohammed Khalil and looked at various repairs which are needed.
The place is simply falling to pieces, if I had the money I would build a new barracks and keep the fort as a
jail. Shaikh Abdulla came to call. He has been hunting on the mainland. He was very bright. I expect he
brought back a new wife, he usually does. He had heard a rumour of dissatisfaction & rebellion against Ibn
Saoud in the north of Arabia. Motored & then played Bridge at the Russells. Good Bridge some of the
Americans play very well. The Resident arrives tomorrow, official arrival, the time has been altered about
three times already, very awkward as there are arrangements to be made.
Tuesday 13th 11.34
