Item 04: Frank Valentine Weir letter diary, 1 January-31 December 1918 - Page 117

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[Page 117]

26 April 1918 Friday (X to X crossed out)
Refugees (all Christians) Arabs) continue to pass, as the Circassians & Turks are killing & robbing all who try to come in. Sheriff of Mecca is not far away now, & our armed Motor boats on the Dead Sea cease firing this morning- so we keep on. X I not only have that old affliction of Ezcema but Dobie: itch as well cannot cure without disinfecting under clothing- impossible on A.S. but the water in Jordan & Dead Sea is full of sulphur & good for these troubles- Went out to cover a Troop which was ambushed coming from Madeba.X

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