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Thursday 15th May
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The Thornburgs left at about midday by air, I saw them off, a great many people from Bn seemed to be
passengers including McClennan. I have enjoyed having them very much.
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Went to Jidda in the morning & spent most of the day in the house working on annual report. Had a stiff leg
& got AKvad to massage it, he seemed quite an adept, his mother taught him. A strong shamaal all day.

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Returned early from Jidda all the way by sea, lovely morning. Busy day, Boyce came in then HH & Sh A,
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