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6th   Getting settled in new quarters, all very broke. Officer put in charge of us (Lt Bruce) a plausible youngster with sandy hair & a red complexion.

Up in Aureol I was just getting set.   Had made several useful dark friends at the old stone clink.  Timence native troops, big people, well made & not bad looking, less lip & nose & more forehead,  very straight & dignified.   Quiet mannered & hospitable.   Great for a joke & have a keen sense of humour,  made excellent punch.    Women also superior type & not scared stupid in presence of the men . Look upon all whites as amusing creatures to be politely entertained &

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