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came out after dinner & we went down to the 7th lines & found Walter Kirton. We then went for a walk through Maadi & along the banks of the Nile. Ted stayed to tea & struck a lot of acquaintances in the 6th.
Monday 15th [Feb]Got back the the old troop drill on foot, sections right & sections left. Capt White gave us some instructions in the use of the rifle. Got our saddles out after dinner & cleaned our rifles. Went on stable picket at 6pm. Had a quiet night. Horses gave no trouble which was just as well, as I wasn't feeling too good. Had an attack of indigestion.
Tuesday 16thUsual troop drill & rifle exercises in the morning. Got our saddles on our horses after dinner & gave them some exercise in the
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