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Shaikhs as usual. Discussed the quota and HH's money affairs. He stayed till 12.30. He also discusse*
buying house property in Bombay having had details of some houses there. The yield appeared to be fairl;
good. Sh A rather sour as he didnt get some tea to sell. HH discussed his uncles & their allowances & w
talked of reducing the oil money this month. He was reluctant about it. Saw RAF about some lend lea£
boats which apparently were intended for us but Gray Mack sold them. After lunch went out to Punjab
camp to discuss purchase of lorries & other junk, had a grand time looking over the stuff for sale. Then t
the TTs & dinner with the Commodore at Jufair, the Leighs. Balls & Smith present. A slightly diffict1
atmosphere at times. Mrs L very much at home.

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