Item 01: Oliver Hogue letters, November 1914-29 December 1915 - Page 45
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havoc. There are lots of other things one cannot or must not do in Egypt. But I forget most of them. But I remember we must not eat fruit unless it has been washed thoroughly or drink water unless it has been boiled or filtered.or eat green foods like cucumber or lettuce etc etc without a rigid inspection.
Judging by all the things one must not eat or do its rather dangerous to be alive here. The sun is responsible for a lot of sunstroke. (one of our grooms got a touch an hour ago and had to go to hospital). Then at sunset it gets suddenly cool and we have to put on warmer things. So its not surprising that lots of the men have to 'go sick' now & then.
Somehow I dont think the last paragraph is very interesting to you. Anyway Im taking good care of myself and am in excellent health and eating well.
Talking about eating, I've only seen a few sheep about yet we have lamb very often (there are thousands of goats in Egypt). I have never seen any vealers or [Sheers?] or Calves, but we get most delicious veal and ham patties and veal steak. (young Camel