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will go on to Ferry Post Railhead & man to outposts, so accordingly I had to get some equipment & sorted out enough to carry on here. I had it done by the time the regt. was in, as soon as they arrived they took the canteen by force & I don't blame them a bit poor beggars they had been through the hardest trek yet accomplished in Sinai. I was dead dog tired when the G.M.C.A. Secty. came up to me and asked me would I give an item at the concert that night, I did so and met with a great reception, trebly encored "midst cries of more Pills". I could not see it out & just lay down knocked up in the legs although not really tired. I am promising myself a holiday here.
Saturday 21st Oct. (C. Cup Day)
Commenced work right away, had to load all my stuff on to camels, & get my men mounted at the last minute the Dr. wanted me to go with him, but I stuck out for my rights. If I went down with him I would work my inside