Item 01: Bordeaux diary, 29 July 1914-3 January 1915 / Franz Bordeaux - Page 52

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to go on to Colombo with the other prisoners. From the bureau, where I am sleeping on the table I hear the cheers which the liberated English are giving our commander and his ship.

28th September 1914
Our course is for Maledio Islands . Here we are to take coal from "Marckomania" for the last time. The weather is not too good.

29th September 1914
The coaling has started. In the forenoon the commander sends for me to give me some good advice for journey .(At 7 pm on 30th Sept, the mail closes.) Afterwards I was once more sent for by the Commandant, to receive orders & papers.

30th Sept. 1914
Coaling is continued. I am not feeling too well during the last few days. I have the idea that I am not going to see "Emden" any more, thus it would be the last time today.
After I have reported myself off according to