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<p>[Page 66]</p><p>Wednesday, 4 July 1917<br />This morning we arrived at Freetown the capital of Sierra Leone. W. Coast of Africa. It is a small place and unhealthy. All the fleet anchored in the stream. It is very warm and muggy. Natives have been out in their canoes diving for coins. A 4 funnel cruiser is here .The entrance has a huge net across it to keep out submarines.</p><p>Thursday, 5 July 1917<br />Today the officers went ashore but we have no prospect of going. The weather is sultry but not very hot. Niggers have been coaling but are very lazy. Had war news of Russian successes. Several fellows have been taken ill with a sort of fever.</p>
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