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at midnight.

Sunday 12/12/15
Reached our destination 2.45.AM. after being issued with blankets, turned in about 3.30 AM. very tired. Slept in till 8 AM.
Egyptian labourers work 11 hours per day & only receive 2 piastres (5d) per day, Sunday & all.
Convenience for mess very good, a large number of sheds erected with large tables & seats. Allotted to our tents, 12 in our tent, rather crowded. Received instructions to be prepared to move off to- morrow. Supposed trouble arising on canal. Working till 10 pm. Kit inspection during afternoon.

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