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in charge of the mules etc, went over to the Arcadian, lying just near us & told them that we were nearly out of provisions & fodder & suggested that we should go to Alexandria for some. After consideration they decided to let us go & at the same time to put a mail on us which amounted to 66 bags. We wont care when we return if they keep us here 3 months, as we will be prepared. All lights are to be out tonight as there are supposed to be submarines about. We have on board Colonel Armstrong an Army Paymaster & he has been telling us about the awful experiences of our men on shore.
May 21st
After an uneventful trip through the Grecian Archipelago & some beautiful Meditteranean scenery & Islands, included among which we passed Rhodes Island, one of the oldest known in history & belonging to Greece, we have arrived at Alexandria.
May 22nd
Have found out that all our letters are up at the Dardanelles, having been sent there some days ago, consequently there is great gnashing of teeth & things I wouldn't like to mention here going on amongst all hands. I cabled home, but shortly after a late one arrived, so I cabled again.