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Jan. 5 Tuesday 1915Another horse diedSea smooth, very hotTrooper died and buried from "Samata"
Jan. 6 Wednesday 1915German merchants"gun boats" in the vicinity.Firing during nightWeather still sultry & hot.
Jan. 7 Thursday 1915Distance 60 miles passed Cocos Island early 7 AM2 horse dieda little rain fell, but no apparent difference in temperature.Fleet doing a little "manuvring during afternoon, 1 hour's delayexpecting to reach Colombo next Thursday morning.
Jan. 8 Friday 1915Horse died making 13 to date.
Heavy clouds rising very sultryFleet stopped 2 PM. "Servic"approached flagship & sent off a boat."Ceramic"did likewise, within ½ hour both boats returned to their respective ships.Signal full steam ahead.
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