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the old Lake Michigan Lemnos is a good deal cooler & fresher than Alexandria. The shore now presents somewhat the appearance of a Mosaic as the crops in different stages of ripening show up in contrast. There is a good number of Ships here; naval and transport. The meals on board here I think are the best we have had so far as transports are concerned. An agreeable change was given us this morning in the way of herrings. I have once again been issued with equipment. I now only lack a shaving outfit and waterproof and housewife.
Saturday 28/8/15. I am now on board the Hospital ship Assaye. Have been on her for about 4 days. Was taken first of all from the shore to the Devanah thence to the Assaye. I am completely run down. Must have lost between 3 & 4 stone in weight. We are at present at Lemnos. The food here leaves much to be desired. The diet mainly consists of bread butter & jam. We have 800 or 900 patients on board both wounded & sick.
Monday 30/8/15. Arrived to-day in the Assaye at Alexandria