1916 2195 I went one morning to the oil factory at Abadan and was shown round by 1918 59 shrine of Abbas which is only less holy than that of Husain. I 1913 447 Abd al Rahman Pasha, the Amir al Hajj, who is the 1913 373 to him. The Amir al Hajj, Abd al Rahman Pasha, comes back from 1913 269 the afternoon I paid a long call on one of hte 'Abdul Qadir nephews, 1918 1952 will appreciate the full significance of Mrs 'Abdul Qadir's 1917 1702 for a long time talking to Abdul Rahman Effendi, the head of the 1918 1521 21st, which was Sunday, I went to tea with 'Abdul Rahman Pasha 1917 1706 gets the best that can be had. Abdul Rahman's friendship takes also 1913 364 turned up yesterday? Muhammad al Na'man and Abdullah Father of 1914 979 It was there I fell in with Muhammad al Abdullah, the author of the 1913 738 left Abu 'Ali - my old old rafiq - on top of a stony 1913 741 but Abu 'Ali met him and found him to be of his kin. So 1914 977 with the desert to the pitch springs of Abu Jir 1918 839 him. With that I motored the following day to Abu Sukhair - 1918 171 at dusk to Abu Sukhair, a little Turkish Govt centre where we 1914 292 Muhammad Abu Tayyi - the Abu Tayyi are the great shaikhs of 1914 292 Muhammad Abu Tayyi - the Abu Tayyi are the great shaikhs of the 1914 391 drunk the milk of the naga over the camp fire of Abu Tayyi, you 1918 2286 Sasanian or Achaemenid, I don't know which. And next you come to a 1918 2086 the Achaemenids, and no OFFICE, and Persian to talk. My Persi 1918 1879 He is Dep Civil Commissioner, and Acting C.C. while Sir Percy is away 1917 1660 Bill Adams's daughter and to send her a gift. Will you pay 1916 560 leaves tomorrow. Now my host was in command at Aden 1916 276 getting lots of fresh material in India and Aden and making a good job 1916 223 I shall very probably spend a few days at Aden before I 1916 300 letters at Aden tomorrow morning - we're calling for some anti 1916 339 always is. It poured at Aden, a thing which doesn't happen once in 3 1918 1241 often ride through 'Adhimiyah which is a delicious place but I hadn't 1918 1238 Keeper of the great mosque at 'Adhimiyah, 3 miles north of Baghdad. 1917 2524 came out Adjutant General some 6 weeks ago. He has met you by the 1914 1583 [Adjutant] General to let us have a representative and he 1916 932 up last week. He was only here a night for the Admiral 1916 1102 useful. The Admiral has just come down here; I have not seen him 1916 1026 the Admiral nor Mr Lawrence have come back - they go up 1917 2248 Admiral Hall enquiring after my health. I'm afraid you 1916 1153 could rope him in. I had tea with Admiral Wemys yesterday - he has 1916 898 lot of wounded have come down in high spirits. Admiral Wemyss 1918 1339 and you will be able to consult Lord H., the Admiralty 1918 1430 me and asking the Admiralty to give me facilities. We'll see how 1916 937 decide and not leave it to the Admiralty to inform you, for I don't 1915 762 the Admiralty to see if they have any work for me in Egypt. A 1914 1206 Stockton wireless. He said (in private) that the Admiralty were very 1916 433 them to communicate with the Admiralty who will in turn let you know 1916 2196 the manager. They are doing a great deal of Admiralty work, over and 1915 792 If you write to him c/o Captain W.R. Hall, Admiralty you could let 1918 1679 Adonis gardens that you see round Italian altars on 1914 1065 to 'Adra and camped there, on the very spot where I mounted m 1914 989 reluctantly said goodbye to 'Adwan. We rode down the following day to 1915 68 Gurkhas, the Jats and the Afridis sitting crosslegged on their beds 1914 1274 "En Afrique pas de prisonniers." He drew his finger 1914 142 Agail threw down their camel sticks and declared that 1913 773 Agail, 'Ali the postman of 3 years ago (they had shut 1914 144 name is Mustafa); and I engaged as third man an Agaili 1914 194 the great shaikh of the Agaili and one of his men. They had spied us 1918 2394 Ahasnerus, whoever he was, and others stood. The famine 1916 2682 to my boat and sent him panting on to 'Akaikah while I took the launch 1916 2654 'Akaikah Post, not far from the lake, and there I spent th 1917 2457 taking over of the editorship of Al 'Arab, the vernacular paper we 1915 524 didn't do much harm. The bombs dropped mostly Aldwych 1913 38 him. Whereupon Alec Lawrence in fury siezed 2 of them and twisted 1917 1226 living. Aleppo has suffered and is suffering most horribly from 1913 168 kind people. I sent Fattuh back to Aleppo that night to fetch some of 1918 16 are no men left in Aleppo; all have been taken for the war and Turkish 1918 469 such melancholy accounts of Aleppo, whence he came, that I can 1918 2057 Alexander fetched me in a racing quick launch and brought 1918 191 Alexander, but of hte warm welcome I used to find, the 1918 1363 Alexander, who died there in the palace on the northern 1913 854 something for the Red Cross, and also of Queen Alexandra being 1913 158 I will write before I leave Alexandria 1913 79 Alexandria at 1 o'clock this afternoon, after by far the 1913 95 Alexandria but I resist the temptation to go to Cairo. It 1916 254 Brassey has come up from Alexandria for a few days. She was with the 1913 228 Alexandria is not much of a place but it makes me feel as 1913 26 and my companion gets off at Alexandria where we arrive on Tuesday. I 1913 215 Alexandria November 20 (1913) Dearest Mother. I hasten to 1913 33 Alexandria. Ever your loving daughter Gertrude 1913 135 There are one or two things to see at Alexandria, a museum which I 1913 30 the page all bluggy. We have 2 days at Alexandria, Tuesday afternoon 1917 215 full measure. He and Sir Alfred were the two wise counsellors to whom 1913 186 they have in Algeria. This anxiety is universal on the part of the 1913 385 that I saw him here before and that he is called Ali 1914 45 is only an hour from my camp. As we came back, Ali 1916 1358 the Cossack officers who rode over the hills to 'Ali 1913 738 left Abu 'Ali - my old old rafiq - on top of a stony ridge to tackl 1914 635 therefore I sent on Muhammad and Ali and have camped in the plain a 1918 1764 Ali and the children. After breakfast I motored in 1914 722 take the 8 best and go with Fattuh, 'Ali and Fellah to Baghdad, while 1914 248 in a frosty dawn and marched on down the valley. Ali and I 1913 622 the minute or two some shaikhs came up, knew Ali and Muhammad and 1918 1553 told me that Ali had been useful. He has a superlative knowledge 1914 959 they came 'Ali had brought the cousin with him! I was very angry, 1913 609 tried to pacify him, but in vain. He demanded of Ali his rifle 1914 954 meet me at Feluja. The day they left 'Ali made an unjustifiable 1913 741 but Abu 'Ali met him and found him to be of his kin. So all was 1914 442 and aromatic "Like amber" said 'Ali sniffing the wind as we came into 1914 956 to escape military service. I refused and 'Ali struck. 1913 773 Agail, 'Ali the postman of 3 years ago (they had shut the great 1913 609 Ali tried to pacify him, but in vain. He demanded of 1914 146 Ali, not to be confused with Ali Mansur, the postman guide of 1911 who 1914 268 Muhammad, 'Ali Sayyah and I went on to examine that questionable 1918 1545 and went down with me to Arabia in 1913 - Ali Shuqal, idle dog, I 1918 1714 was in Ap 1914, when I spent a night there with Ali Sulaiman 1918 1755 Mr Nalder who next morning brought me in 'Ali Sulaiman and other 1918 1766 to have no summer? One of Ali Sulaiman's daughters is almost blind 1918 1760 today before breadfast to 'Ali Sulaiman's encampment which was quite 1918 1743 dawn with 'Ali. We went through the pitch wells to a strange ruin 1914 251 Ali. The valley ended in a wide open plain, set 1914 743 my men brought me in rumours from the town. 'Ali, in particular 1914 146 Ali, not to be confused with Ali Mansur, the postman 1918 1740 and my guide was the 'Aqaili, 'Ali, who 1914 245 seen, and 'Ali, Sayyah and I went off scouting for Arabs. We climbe 1914 756 not in our hands. I sent hasty messages to Ali's uncles and in the 1916 2868 Gertrude. What a trump Alice is - she writes to me sometimes. I do 1917 2540 performance at the Alliance Israelite school. It began at 8 and we 1917 2816 big Alliance Israelite schools - the same at which we just 1918 1972 orphans, and the children of the Alliance Juive, so that we had a big 1918 2276 of the Alwan to Sar i Pal where you cross and leave the river 1916 1885 not taken. Even here we are short of ice, at 'Amarah 1917 1 January 1 'Amarah (1917) Dearest Father, I will begin the New Year 1916 1761 from all ills. George has just come back from Amarah - it 1916 2343 having taken a trip to Amarah and back. The postal arrangements are 1917 1074 got Mr Philby who has come up from 'Amarah and is to work in this 1916 2095 here for a day or two, but his battalion is at 'Amarah and I 1917 755 We had an hour or two at 'Amarah and I spent the time breakfasting and 1917 781 On the whole it's a very dull journey above 'Amarah for 1917 147summer in Basrah and should much prefer to be at 'Amarah or 1916 2915 'Amarah so don't be surprised if my correspondence is irre 1916 1755 down from Amarah some day. My work at the Political Office 1917 789 through the advance and gone down to 'Amarah with slight wounds or 1918 3073 could not be devised elsewhere. Today, at 'Amarah, 1917 745 Surgeon General, Blenkinsop, was on board up to 'Amarah, but he left us 1916 1752 parcels returned from Amarah, they having taken a trip up the Tigris 1917 60 and learnt. It's a little town, 'Amarah, with comfortable houses and 1917 289 F.G.R. this week. She tells me of C.'s letter to America 1917 333 America and whether we are nearing a crisis. We know so 1916 2758 disinclines me from letting America have anything to do with the 1913 196 the emigration to America is incredibly large and that it is due quite 1918 3054 very useful for circulation in America. I can't tell you how 1917 2528 On Tuesday I dined with the C. in C. to meet an American 1918 3047 a tea party in my garden largely attended. The American 1914 1170 there met Mr Norton, an American archaeologist whom I knew, and Mr 1917 2125 has 3 brothers in the American army in France. They are doing their 1918 1799 American army in France. He is right to go, but I'm sorry 1918 2943 sentimentality - a quality quite as truly American as 1916 2757 accept, and if she had the American attitude throughout the war wholly 1913 192 Then I went on to the American college where I found the Blisses quite 1918 2933 trimmings of an American commission sent out on Persian relief work 1917 3042 There's an American fund to provide for them. Some had lived for 1916 2744 comments on ...... speech on the L. George American interview I 1918 2749 American lady and a plump French consul. It wasn't wholly 1918 3065 American market. You see we must not keep our light under 1914 1171 Armour, an American millionaire who is largely financing the Sardis 1916 764 11 March. I dined last night with some American missionaries called 1918 2355 coming to see me and I lunch with the American missionaries, namens 1918 3050 ago and an American missionary lady from Kermanshah, who is here on 1916 1408 wife of the American missionary. I like them both and she is 1917 1575 describing American opinion as being wholly of the view that we had 1917 1586 views on American politics and I think them at this juncture to be 1918 2943 and American sentimentality - a quality quite as truly 1914 1083 long to hear about your American visit - and all your news 1917 2014 I should say that the American Asiatic Asso. is likely to be tosh and 1918 1929 and we went to an excellent lecture by an American Missionary 1915 177 him to meet an American, a Mr Whittemore who knows me - I didn't know 1914 1791 She is an American, and Hadfield an English steel magnate. So we 1918 2735 American, who happened to be here. At 5 o'clock the C.in 1917 2899 begins to wonder what the end will be. Till the Americans can 1917 1029 Storrs and I went to see some Americans today who showed us 1918 2127 knows what's going to happen to Persia if the Americans won't 1918 2968 Devil Worshippers are nearly as surprising as Americans. Ever your 1918 2931 I don't think, talking of Americans, that I've told you about an old 1918 2955 quite understand Americans? They are such a strange mixture. I seem 1918 2791 That was a wonderful journey of yours through Amiens - I loved having 1914 708 Ibrahim and the chief slaves and the absent Amir 1914 714 not be paid to me till he returned. Now the Amir 1918 3236 generation plumps for a son of the Sharif as Amir - at least that's 1913 372 there joined us the overseer of the Amir al Hajj and I was introduced 1913 447 Abd al Rahman Pasha, the Amir al Hajj, who is the richest and most 1913 373 to him. The Amir al Hajj, Abd ul Rahman Pashsha, comes back from 1916 1151 still. I sent back by them a long letter to the Amir and many 1914 662 when one of the Rashids murders the reigning Amir and takes his 1914 825 before the Amir and the capture of Jof. They said the Amir was a 1914 691 had provided. I sold 6 camels - the Amir being away raiding and with 1918 3119 Most of the town people want an Arab Amir but they can't fix upon the 1918 3239 Amir for the present, so I don't mind if they can't 1914 643 Hayyil people will be polite. The Amir is away raiding and an uncle 1918 3350 country. They realize that an Arab Amir is impossible because though 1918 3121 people in the rural districts will not want any Amir so long as they 1914 825 the Amir and the capture of Jof. They said the Amir was a few 1914 684 the Amir was away and as there was some talk in the town 1914 754 Amir. I replied that I had no money and go I must and 1914 788 the Amir. I went to the men's tent and spoke my mind to 1916 1863 another Amir. It's not improbable; they know him for the mad 1914 733 and to his brother Zamil, who is away with the Amir. Whether he 1918 3210 would drop the idea of an Arab Amir; it tires me to think of setting 1914 821 fancy their object was to ensure my meeting the Amir, but 1918 3268 against an Arab Amir, I think, and even against an Arab Govt. They 1914 729 in the Amir's absence. I replied that if that was so I much 1914 711 the 200 pounds which I had deposited with the Amir's agent 1914 717 as I chose; moreover I was persuaded that the Amir's grandmother 1914 823 out we met the Amir's messengers bringing in a tale (which they served 1914 758 I was invited to the Qasr by the women. The Amir's mother 1914 713 made out to the Amir's treasurer who was away raiding with him, and 1914 776 have not been murdered by successive usurping Amirs - and of 1914 699 Qasr, the fortress palace of the Amirs. I rode in at the gate and was 1914 114 the notables of 'Amman - and it has been very amusing. Also I took a 1914 129 authorities at 'Amman an assurance that the Ott. Govt. was not 1914 87 arrived this morning I came down to 'Amman and here I found him on his 1914 145 who had followed us from 'Amman in hope of getting work. His name is 1914 128 will be sent off. We left 'Amman on the 15th, I having given the 1914 1 'Amman January 14 (1914) Dearest Mother, I have got my 1914 139 road. While we were at 'Amman, we had fetched another man from 1917 2598 before the name. There is a splendid sentence in Ammianus 1918 2017 Among other people there was a young man called Bigge 1918 1293 Among the latter were 2 wise men from Najaf crowned 1917 1101 of Amurath - will you please send one on. It's in great 1916 2789 have a copy of Amurath at G.H.Q. but the ordinary person can't get 1916 2785 and Amurath. I don't generally want my own books, but so 1914 1276 but a nearly healed sprained ankle Amy felt herself justified in 1914 1269 wounded Belgian convalescents and Amy is more official than words can 1918 749 nephew - by marriage - of Amy Strachy. O'Dowd is his hame. I took 1918 1136 like to see 'Anah again. 1918 1299 lecture in the evening on the 'Anah expedition to which we all went. 1918 1134 all records. It is said to be tonight at 'Anah far 1918 1297 hero of the 'Anah victory. You remember I stayed with him while he 1918 1183 caught all of them including the Governor of 'Anah, and 1918 632 Pere Leon, abbot of the French monks, and Pere Anastase who is 1917 2462 village in Flanders has been bombed. Pere Anastase, the 1918 464 do I love to think of your studying the Anatolian corpus and finding 1917 620 spoken. There they were, the round faced Anatolian peasants - I could 1917 1520 treaty settled with my friend Fahad Beg of the 'Anazeh and 1913 273 'Anazeh first. I sahll have no difficulty in going to 1914 1011 safe. With our two rafiqs no 'Anazeh of any kind will touch us, but 1914 992 too, that with my 'Anazeh rafiq I was perfectly safe. And in two more 1913 368 letters of introduction to the 'Anazeh shaikhs. These last I shall 1914 991 was full of 'Anazeh tents and camels - a wonderful sight. It meant, 1914 1048 upon some tents and herds of the Sba', an 'Anazeh tribe, and they 1917 1138 Anazeh, an almighty swell and old friend of mine - I 1914 993 came to the great shaikh of all these eastern 'Anazeh, Fahd 1915 452 The other is called Ancient Architecture and other Arts, by Butler 1916 2657 Colonel Andres. A bitter cold night and a bitter dawn (at least 1918 745 D. and another general called Andrus. They were all very nice and as 1913 112 at once. I have also made acquaintance with an Anglo Egyptian 1917 2363 hurricane. All the worst passions of Anglo-India are roused and not 1917 621 laughed and wept to see them - from Konia, from Angora, from 1915 871 holiday for an afternoon and went to see Lady Anne who was most kind 1916 283 to Lady Anne, walked about her garden and had tea with her 1918 356 beginning of what I feel about Annie - how can one say it 1914 1616 Would you please ask Annie at the County Association office to send me 1917 3058 is at Basrah. I've heard from him. I'm so sorry Annie isn't 1918 216 reached me since I last wrote with bad news of Annie which makes me 1918 597 unhappy about Annie. Of all people in the world she was the one 1918 455 I'm so dreadfully sorry about Annie. She sounds very ill, beloved 1918 288 reached me, telling me of Annie's death. What friendship, what a host 1917 1962 days. I return Aunt Annie's letter - it's also typical of her that 1914 1536 confident, however, and with good cause I think. Anthony came over by 1914 19 and Anthony my love and sympathy 1916 420 he is a friend of Anthony Henley's and is now with another man in 1916 2267 Anthony Hope at one end of the scale and the Crock of 1914 1539 Corps. [Anthony] looks very well and says he is enjoying 1915 170 Tell Father I sent the Anti Suffrage office 10 pounds out of his 1918 3323 across the desert to a Babylonian ruin called Aqaar 1918 63 in Baghdad. They come like all Aqail, from Central Arabia and we sat 1918 61 from one of the desert merchants, one of the 'Aqail, who had somehow 1918 1740 and my guide was the 'Aqaili, 'Ali, who rode with me to Hail and is 1916 414 amusing. This morning I wrote a memorandum about Arab 1916 1066 connected with the great and far reaching Arab 1918 260 ill with the vigorous primitiveness of the Arab 1918 500 early stages of development. Not only does the Arab 1917 373 really Arab - he had seen so much of hospitals and wharfs 1916 1322 launch up the Shatt al Arab and turned into the new Euphrates channel 1918 1904 vernacular departments, Arab and Persian, the one presided over by a 1917 1085 articles written by the most distinguished Arab authors and I 1917 1411 disposition. It is called the The Arab because it is the first paper 1916 2550 from Basrah but from somewhere on the Shatt al Arab below Qurnah after 1916 2661 before dawn with two Arab boatmen and two sepoy guards. The guards 1916 688 army. Finally I have got an Arab boy as a servant; his name is 1914 571 pulley for the rope. There was an Arab camp near ours and the shaikh 1916 2721 Durbar of Arab chiefs at Kuwait and Ibn Sa'ud (newly invested 1917 565 great center of Arab civilization and prosperity; they were bent on a 1917 874 possible meal in this weather, that and a cup of Arab coffee 1917 3052 persecution in Arab countries by Arabs. But I couldn't feel that if 1918 1175 Arab developments from that end 1917 179 to Arab dress next summer. I wrote you a very doleful 1918 570 extremely well-born, an old Arab family with a branch at Damascus and 1916 1530 and eat in Arab fashion. There were always people to dinner 1916 215 deal for I hope they will let me dig into their Arab files and 1917 1407 and my principal friends in Baghdad, Arab friends, have posts on the 1917 2464 He's a jolly monk, an Arab from the Lebanon straight out of Chaucer 1917 2929 himself. My Arab groom warned me that she was not accustomed to 1916 2226 huge modern Arab house which we commandeered, very beautiful and 1916 2642 the latter's delightful little Arab house. Being colleagues we talked 1916 623 and Arab huts with apricot trees blooming here and there 1916 1098 (I have met him in Baghdad) a man known to every Arab in 1918 3064 Mesopotamia. We are sending copies of the Arab in Mesopotamia to the 1917 1412 published under the new order of Arab liberty. I have, as indeed I 1917 2922 handsome Arab mare if the General (Holdsworth) consented. I 1917 625 be rest please God." Among the officers was an Arab of 1918 3153 and sent an Arab of my acquaintance to get some, the Bp relaxed 1918 755 me one of my travelling companions of 1914, an Arab of the Dulaim 1916 811 an Arab of Central Arabia, and I expect to have rather 1918 2597 without saying. Wy yes of course I wrote all the Arab of Mesopotamia 1918 585 few really first class Arab officials, just as we have found a few 1916 1025 Sunday to see some of his people - Arab people. Neither Aubrey nor 1917 1010 to be rather a dab at Arab politics - but it doesn't make them seem 1916 2975 his unexampled grasp of Arab politics, is the very man for the job 1916 1141 doings in Syria and other Arab provinces. I think it was useful as 1917 2858 Arab pulls out the roof beams and breaks up the doors 1916 200 and Egypt over the Arab question which entails a serious want of 1917 1256 as good a plea as I can make for the Arab race and I want people to 1916 1416 converse with her. We have had Arab refugees tumbling in from 1918 3346 Between ourselves it's all tosh about Arab rule. Practically no one 1917 3036 mingling of old and new - Arab shaikhs presiding over committees to 1913 594 miles of stones. We scanned the whole world for Arab tents 1916 2616 scrub plentifully filled with Arab tents and flocks of sheep. I 1913 733 espied the smoke of Arab tents far off and camped hastily, hoping that 1917 798 level peaceful land, scattered over with black Arab tents; for the 1913 756 clear sky, the fires are all alight in the Arab tents; it's 1913 308 who is better acquainted than he with all the Arab tribes. To 1915 865 do on Arab tribes, their numbers and lineage. It's a vague 1918 721 inside the courtyard and a dirty, smelly Arab village, half tent half 1916 946 the Shatt al 'Arab with a local man and check the maps and they seem 1918 1688 was a merry jolly Arab woman with an enchanting little solemn boy, a 1918 3119 Most of the town people want an Arab Amir but they can't fix upon the 1918 3350 country. They realize that an Arab Amir is impossible because though 1918 3210 would drop the idea of an Arab Amir; it tires me to think of setting 1918 3268 against an Arab Amir, I think, and even against an Arab Govt 1917 1046 both. I laugh to think of your having read my Arab Bureau 1916 2119 Near East through the Arab Bureau. I've come into pretty close touch 1918 3268 an Arab Amir, I think, and even against an Arab Govt. They 1918 2617 knew as much about Persian tribes as I do about Arab. However it's a 1917 634 they paid no attention to him - an Arab. I came away with the acutest 1914 679 slaves behind. He is an intelligent and (for an Arab) well 1914 879 and difficult. The tribes are not Bedu but Arab, a 1916 2708 groves of the Shatt al Arab, and spoken together of our lovelier Tees 1917 2457 taking over of the editorship of Al 'Arab, the vernacular paper we 1913 681 Provincia Arabia 1914 1168 and we talked till near midnight of Turkey and Arabia 1916 2028 camel doctor and I had heard of him up and down Arabia 1916 2781 muore. Even in Arabia 1917 804 across the Syrian desert on my way home from Arabia 1913 325 heart of Arabia (Inshallah!) I should not be able to do anything 1917 329 for the afternoon, to give him a glimpse of Arabia - 1914 638 country - charming for Arabia - of great granite rocks and little 1918 844 where all the drainage of Arabia - such as it is - flows into the 1917 1135 back across Arabia - very sporting of him, but I don't envy him the 1917 614 like. Just 3 years ago I was arriving there from Arabia - 3 1916 183 having him, and things look pretty bright in Arabia and among the 1916 2592 For Khamisiyah is one of the markets of Central Arabia and he who 1917 384 beginning of Arabia and not the end of Mesopotamia, and how we had 1918 63 Baghdad. They come like all Aqail, from Central Arabia and we sat 1916 2530 I wonder what letters of mine went down in Arabia and whether I asked 1915 872 and affectionate. We had great talks about Arabia and I shall go down 1918 889 told you one of my Damascenes who was with me in Arabia came 1918 1545 and went down with me to Arabia in 1913 - Ali Shuqal, idle dog, I 1917 947 that. They came up from Arabia just after the Moham. conquest - he 1916 206 best, but they don't realize what Arabia looks like from the West and 1916 310 come and talk to the troops this afternoon about Arabia or anything 1913 302 Arabia than this. The desert is absolutely tranquil 1916 576 editors of the Gazetteer of Arabia which is being compiled at Simla 1917 330 for Zubair really is Arabia. And I shall bring him back to tea in my 1915 720 Marseilles SaturdayP & O Arabia. Dearest Father 1918 11 came up from Arabia. I find myself forever slipping back into a 1917 530 southern Arabia. I would like to do an ,,,, bit of Arabian 1918 2906 up after dinner over a long talk about Central Arabia. Next 1918 1758 and N.C.O.s on my journey in Arabia. The magic lantern wasn't good 1914 159 and turned my face to Arabia. We rode all next day across the 1916 811 an Arab of Central Arabia, and I expect to have rather an amusing tale 1918 472 capable Damascene, who went with me to Central Arabia, hearing that I 1914 322 think we are. At any rate we are in Arabia, in the very desert and no 1916 1065 an isolated unit, instead of which it is part of Arabia, its 1913 464 mysterious writings in central Arabia, of which you may believe as 1916 2567 of Arabia, so to speak. By the time the sun was up I was 1916 2943 spent in foreign parts - Arabia, Boulogne, Cairo, Qal'at Salih. The 1917 530 Arabia. I would like to do an ,,,, bit of Arabian 1917 231 away, and before I turn home I can see the whole Arabian 1916 515 and I have spent my time reading the Arabian files - and learning much 1917 517 Arabian history for the Intell. Dept. (the sort of thing 1917 376 like a central Arabian oasis. In the bazaar we found a broker holding 1916 1070 creation of an Arabian policy should have been done at home - it could 1916 1069 indivisible block. The coordinating of Arabian politics and the 1916 2804 the whole of our central Arabian relations, which I've just finished 1916 524 talked to them about Arabian till I am weary the very word - they must 1918 1950 Arabian travels and on Tuesday I have a ladies' night at 1918 860 Arabian watershed aforesaid comes in, and then over a 1917 1329 Shakespear, a relative of the Arabian Cap Shakespear; the night before 1914 749 their hands. It was all like a story in the Arabian Nights but I did 1914 765 Arabian Nights passim. Thereupon passed another long day 1914 760 ambassadors. It was more like the Arabian Nights than ever. The 1916 1410 and gives me a good deal of help. He speaks Arabic 1917 3022 words to talk or write in French, much less in Arabic 1918 633 - he speaks French like a Frenchman, is a great Arabic 1917 463 me Steingass, Arabic - English, and Salmone ditto, both in a shelf on 1915 788 It's very enjoyable to be talking Arabic again, and very useful for I 1917 990 delight in him and his Arabic also - the comfort it is to go about in 1916 1225 to fill. None of these people from India knew Arabic and 1916 2888 is not till after dinner that I go back to Arabic and do a little work 1917 3028 learn Arabic and see people - but the awful amount one would 1916 193 proofs to correct, all Arabic and tribe names and I shall now go to 1918 1916 vernacular clerks instructs me in Arabic and understnads what I'm 1917 1291 They are generally in Arabic but on red letter occasions they come in 1917 627 could scarcely speak but when I came to him with Arabic he pulled 1913 248 is a soldier in India and is learning Arabic here. Quite nice too 1917 513 bored, but I've taken to reading Arabic history every morning with one 1918 407 burner 300 years old (it has a dated Arabic inscription, a thing I can 1917 1268 The word Kokus is rapidly passing into the Arabic language 1916 2877 have an Arabic lesson from 8.15 to 9.30. Then I walk up to the 1913 851 Soc. about spelling Arabic names in maps. They had asked me for it 1917 1403 has rushed through the arrangements for a local Arabic newspaper for 1918 3233 2 hours most cheerfully. I talk Arabic perhaps not quite as well as 1918 2025 Arabic so I'm forced to do my housekeeping in Persian 1916 1544 away in Arabic which he understands very well and speaks a good 1915 785 I have got a charming little man who reads Arabic with me for an hour 1918 1914 chatter an amazing jargot, 3 parts Arabic I'm afraid. I have the 1915 810 quarter of an hour. When they only talk Arabic Lord Edward passes 1917 2821 Hebrew and Arabic. The English is not a very great success; they 1915 494 afraid its title is written only in Arabic. This is what it looks 1913 461 in a soft slow voice the purest classical Arabic; but after a 1913 450 beautiful Arabic, as befits the leader of the Pilgrimage. I 1914 1042 in Arabic, but he made no answer, Assaf, my rafiq, said he 1917 702 to him and await his reply. I read Arabic, do various odd jobs in the 1916 1970 bit. I have nice talks with him about Arabs and Arabic, on which 1917 515 much time as I like and profitably, over Arabic, till things begin 1914 539 head, a ta's it is called in Arabic, which stands out yellow over the 1913 390 if I reach anywhere where I can telegraph in Arabic, I shall 1914 325 by no means settled. On the contrary, all the Arabs 1914 214 "No" said Sayyah "their thought was good." "The Arabs 1916 940 here and I have more opportunities of seeing Arabs 1918 22 stuck once badly and I called in some 10 or 15 Arabs 1916 655 crowds of Arabs - but I like it 1917 1352 colleagues, and of course the Arabs - please when you see how 1916 1859 more and more? We don't want to fight desert Arabs - well, we haven't 1913 771 was surrounded by Arabs all shooting at the top of their voices that 1917 2998 things. And there I talked to all the patients Arabs and 1917 2588 to fall a victim was the C.in C. who saw no Arabs and scarcely 1917 3043 months with the Arabs and were tatooed like Beduin women. Some had 1916 1970 a bit. I have nice talks with him about Arabs and Arabic, on which 1913 452 of Arabs and Druzes, all armed to the teeth and very 1917 799 Arabs are coming back to their accustomed pastures and 1917 190 purposes. I don't wonder the Arabs are sick of us - I am too. And oh 1913 604 to get one of these Jebel Druze Arabs as a companion and failed - now 1916 1143 Now goodbye dearest - I have two Arabs coming in, one for place names 1917 2790 the desert, out on the Diyalah road, where I met Arabs from teh 1914 259 water, neither did we know int he least what Arabs had 1914 243 prints of camels, coming and going. But what Arabs had found this way 1918 3097 them was the Turkish burial ground where ther Arabs had rifled the 1917 1216 into the aeroplane - so that he might tell the Arabs he 1917 1687 delightful creatures. He thought them the best Arabs he had seen and 1916 766 quite so attractive, but he knew all the Arabs here and is going to 1913 536 and tells. We have sighted but one camp of Arabs in all our 1917 635 vision of what the Arabs in the Turkish army have suffered. A 1914 595 direction. No Arabs march in rain and I had to give way. We pitched 1913 602 tents. We took them to be (as indeed they were) Arabs of the 1913 631 letter to all the Arabs of the Mountain. Good, please God! but I 1913 638 us against the Arabs of the Mountain, the oldest old man you could 1918 583 heavy on thge Arabs of Baghdad. Most of these are now in our service 1914 601 Arabs of Nejd - and took us a rafiq the oldest and 1917 3051 saved us" they say, "the Arabs saved us" - There has been no 1916 2522 beds which the Arabs set alight when they can't harvest them - such 1915 832 the long robed Arabs sped on in front of us with their lanterns. At 1913 662 like. But the Arabs tell me there is an inscription which fills me 1914 852 go up and inquire what Arabs they were and as great good luck would 1914 560 Arabs we meet encamped, it is the safest road and I 1916 1475 Arabs were cultivating rice - the most singular 1916 2114 in with tribe notes and things I pick up from Arabs who come in to see 1918 265 population Mohammadan Arabs who look on Jews with contempt. I think 1916 693 Arabs whom he thinks will interest me. Therefore if I 1914 921 blue clad, ragged Arabs working and singing as they worked and hauled 1918 592 write of Arabs I shall write all night. Your ever affectionate 1916 1075 form the basis of our relations with the Arabs. And up to 1916 522 which I had heard much from the Arabs. Besides reading the files I 1917 3052 persecution in Arab countries by Arabs. But I couldn't feel that if I 1914 245 and 'Ali, Sayyah and I went off scouting for Arabs. We climbed 1916 1239 I do know these people, the Arabs; I've been in contact with them in a 1914 503 Sa'id, who knows the Arabs, advised me to yield lest things should 1913 768 the castle alone. It is inhabited by Arabs, but in the first room I 1918 46 the desert with the Arabs, my very own Arabs, Fahad Beg's tribe, but I 1918 1897 us, run messages and so on. They are mostly Arabs, some Persians with 1918 46 the desert with the Arabs, my very own Arabs, Fahad Beg's tribe, but I 1918 2828 Arbela plain, wihtout which the provisioning of our big 1916 632 Mesopotamia and Armenia. I did not catch my mail before I left India 1918 1665 came in flocks. An Armenian family (Madame Sevian and her daughters 1917 882 Armenian ladies - we have about 60 destitute Armenian girls 1917 3040 Did I tell you of a visit I paid to the home for Armenian girls? Over 1917 882 with Armenian ladies - we have about 60 destitute Armenian 1918 1971 also the Armenian orphans and the darling nuns who brought their 1918 404 for the Armenian refugees, I dropped into the new shop of an old 1914 1129 Armenian vilayets, a Dutch man and a Norwegian. Turkey 1918 1457 with his wife and family. An Armenian woman whom I've known for a 1918 1156 reached me, from the sister of the Armenian Patriarch, with a present 1918 414 Armenian) will send me round a pair of rugs tomorrow 1917 2999 Jews and Armenians, and my very old friend Madame Mustafa Pasha 1914 1171 Armour, an American millionaire who is largely 1915 130 Armstrong dropped in immediately after and we all went ou 1915 294 is most interesting - I'll send it on to Major Armstrong. I 1914 1789 in frosty sun to where we met Major Armstrong, Domnul's friend. He 1915 292 last night Major Armstrong, Domnul's friend, dined with us (charming 1914 1794 nurses' veil. It's a charming hospital. Major [Armstrong] and 1914 1472 Battalions - something corresponding to the Army list for 1916 1360 They had the time of their lives here. The Army Commander 1916 1103 yet. And today the Army Commander and all G.H.Q. staff return from 1917 1894 I've been surrounded by kindness. Even the Army Commander came to see 1916 2134 with lots to eat in it. General Maude, our new Army Commander, has 1917 2844 see in Army Routine Orders that on the days when we thought 1916 1495 - if I may describe my meeting with the good Arthur 1916 1493 a stroll in the course of which I presently met Arthur 1917 2500 will be a terrible blow to Uncle Arthur - I've just written to him 1915 697 talk with Sir Arthur about finances yesterday from which I gather 1917 341 have had. Sir Arthur gave me a grim account of the gloom and fog of 1917 328 I.G.C. was showing Sir Arthur the sights. Tomorrow I'm going to take 1915 703 name who is not in the army. I have asked Sir Arthur what he thinks 1916 1612 Aunt Maisie that Arthur Broderick sends her many messages. The 1916 2620 evening after a tera party with Arthur Broderick ]CENSORED?(. It had 1917 319 However one can't have everything. Sir Arthur Lawley arrived here 1915 429 Sir Arthur Lawley definitely objects to a Belgian chauffeur 1917 705 very pleasant by having Sir Arthur Lawley here - he leaves today for 1915 693 have therefore asked Sir Arthur Lawley to write tot he RAMC there. In 1915 400 acceptance of the motor by the RAMC. Sir Arthur Lawley wrote at once 1915 345 Arthur Lawley. I went to see him today about a type 1917 1566 and 16th, I'm so very very sorry about Arthur Moore. I had a great 1915 115 the better I like it. Sir Arthur Nice has sent me an excellent 1914 1774 have written to the P.M. and to Sir Arthur Nice, but I daresay they 1914 1292 Arthur Stanley if possible. I shall cross by the 1913 495 Arthur! I'm writing to him. Yes, I hate the thought of 1918 2256 better - oh, how I hope nothing will happen to Arthur, His letter was 1916 2280 you so much for the report of Sir Arthur's address - very good, I 1916 1624 feel quite sure she was right to go back to Ascot, not to stay at 1917 1080 signed articles on Mesop and Asia Minor. I shall have to set about 1918 514 be at home in Asia. I cannot feel exiled here, it is a second 1917 197 Asia. Meantime would you be so very kind as to send 1914 763 but me myself which did not belong to medieval Asia. We 1916 2445 had come out prepared for a prolonged sojourn in Asia! Yes, it has 1918 278 Fundamentally I do always like to be in Asia, even in war time, and 1917 2014 I should say that the American Asiatic Asso. is likely to be tosh and 1918 1783 the book, but I've had no books from the Asiatic Soc. for at least 3 1917 273 plenty of people in London - the whole Asiatic Society - who might 1916 608 collection of every sort of Asiatic, some in native dress (the Barman 1917 2158 got a dream of a little pearl-edged one from Asprey. I 1913 37 arrived (as usual) 4 suffragettes set on Asquith and siezed hold of 1914 22 pictures of my family in the Asquith party 1914 1022 with an ominous flutter of great wings over it. Assaf 1914 988 'Anazeh and I took a new rafiq from him, Assaf is his name, and very 1914 1042 in Arabic, but he made no answer, Assaf, my rafiq, said he thought he 1918 2781 Hinterland behind Assam, those wild mountains. And that's my tale 1916 2492 but I shall probably dine and lunch with the Assist Pol 1916 2639 protect the camp. The A.P.O. of Suq (A.P.O. is Assistant Political 1916 2379 and Assyria, and any others of that series which touch this 1918 2431 of the secretaries is the Astell boy, our neighbour at home 1915 559 cannot, for good reasons; and Mrs Astor cannot, also for good reasons 1915 856 leave this letter open and post it tomorrow at Aswan - 1916 14 Omba - we went up to Aswan and had a heavenly afternoon ther, the 1918 1906 tongues, the other by an Atshan Nawab, born in Karbala, for whom I 1918 2984 written to you about the Military Attache, Sir Walter Barttelot, with 1916 933 river next day, to join in the fight I suppose. Aubrey 1916 1100 a man such as he cannot be replaced. Aubrey is, I gather, helping to 1916 1025 to see some of his people - Arab people. Neither Aubrey nor 1916 932 Aubrey turned up last week. He was only here a night 1916 900 Aubrey! the ubiquitous Aubrey. Oh how glad I shall be to see him 1916 900 Aubrey! the ubiquitous Aubrey. Oh how glad I shall be 1914 345 great sheikh of the Howaitat. 'Audeh was away, as we kniew, raiding 1914 344 camels - we came presently to the big tent of 'Audeh, the 1914 380 the exploits of 'Audeh, who is one of the most famous raiders of these 1914 352 less. I sent him off to the tents of Muhammad, 'Audeh' brother (he 1915 433 get their Augean stable of an office into shape. I thougth it 1915 365 It's a happy way of ending it for him but I know Aunt 1917 1962 days. I return Aunt Annie's letter - it's also typical of her that 1916 115 dear Aunt Bessie - sorry for us, but one can't be sorry 1916 447 two letters of Jan 14 and 27 telling me about Aunt Bessie. I do 1916 158 must be in London these days seeing about dear Aunt Bessie's 1917 207 your time at Bath had not been cut down. You and Aunt M. must have 1916 1612 Aunt Maisie that Arthur Broderick sends her many 1917 74 news from you both. I was grieved to hear of Aunt Maisie's 1917 572 Aunt Mary's whose husband died in Baghdad. Miss C.P 1917 1047 reports! and I'm glad Mr Austen thinks well of them. I couldn't 1916 2423 I've sent in - the last was from Austen Chamberlain. But I'm inclined 1918 3169 the Diyarbakir. A very nice old General, namens Austin is in charge 1917 2684 be under the Austrians again and I wonder whether Italy will hold out 1914 338 We set out next morning with Harb's brother, Awwad as rafiq, for Jof 1914 348 dringkers had given Awwad the information that some of the Ruwalla 1916 805 The hasty recall of General Aylmer is a sufficient comment on recent 1913 794 country which I love to Qasr Azraq - do you remember - we looked one 1913 791 2. They were all outlaws and outcasts, at Azraq and as 'Ali 1913 765 great alacrity. This morning we moved in to Qasr Azraq, which 1914 1266 please tell Ellen to send me an ABC for this month at once. Their 1915 75 the AMC and no one comes to see them. Every man had the 1914 367 place on the old N and S road of which Ba'ir is another station; it 1914 208 observed that when he first knew Ba'ir this well was filled up. A 1914 200 Ba'ir, as yet unplanned and unphotographed. I have 1918 3173 proprietors and came away laden with oranges. Ba'quabah oranges are 1917 2444 to Ba'quba and lunched with the A.P.O. It was 6 years since 1917 2449 bumpy desert road. Ba'quba is a nice little place set in palm gardens 1917 1563 see again, for Ba'qubah is only 2 hours by motor. It was a 2 days' 1917 1808 station, or rather railhead, where the Kut and Ba'qubah lines come in 1917 1558 dined with me. He is going out to Ba'qubah next week, 50 miles to the 1918 3165 Ba'qubah to see the Nestorian refugee camp. We have 40 1918 1843 he is going to Ba'qubah which will at least be nearer here so that he 1918 1990 Kufah to Ba'qubah, which I like because he'll be nearer. He had a 1918 149 smaller village than Umm al Ba'rur and found nothing but a little mud 1918 131 called Umm al Ba'rur which used to be the Turkish administrative 1918 1384 the Tower of Babel and I need not say isn't (because, partly, there 1918 183 occasion, to see the Tower of Babel. (I need not say it isn't the 1918 184 Tower of Babel!) Today I have spent in Hillah, getting hold of 1918 1374 departmentally - I'm becoming quite Babu-ish, I feel! I jumped up at 1916 2378 the History of the Nations series dealing with Babylon 1916 2380 world. Also the English version of Koldewey's Babylon - the 1914 908 am going to stay with them when I come back from Babylon - I go to 1918 2772 before they come because I want to take them to Babylon and 1918 1368 Babylon and we returned to Hillah down the exquisite 1918 744 passing through Baghdad in a trip to Babylon and Najaf, he and Colin 1914 909 Babylon for a couple of nights tomorrow. They wanted me 1918 1358 office where I'm always happy. We went to Babylon in the 1918 195 and I held eager conversation over plans of Babylon or 1918 1303 Willingdons to Babylon where I am to conduct them over the ruins. We 1918 1366 hated them) he really had liked Babylon. Lady W. and I agreed that I 1914 929 week or so when I come back from Babylon. Then across the Syrian 1918 1356 coming with them to Babylon. We had a delightful 2 days. We motored 1918 3147 Singapore, who is here on a visit, to Babylon. We went down the new 1918 1233 ask whether I would personally conduct them to Babylon. Yesterday 1918 1438 Babylon, hadn't I. The Willingdons invited themselves to 1918 188 at Babylon, having been asked by Sir Percy to advise on 1917 959 to conduct him to Babylon, which I'm well qualified to do, I may say 1918 2818 Officer, on a tour to Babylon, Najaf in Karbala which will take them 3 1918 3323 them and then rode across the desert to a Babylonian ruin called Aqaar 1916 2630 Babylonian temple sort, and then the desert and the deser 1918 3220 Bagdad December 6 (1918) Dearest Father, Your letters 1913 476 send the papers to me at British Residency, Baghdad 1914 337 south if possible, and if not possible, east to Baghdad 1917 1278 Next evening I dined with General Gunning, GOC Baghdad 1917 753 very comfortable, but I shall be glad to get to Baghdad 1917 1072 to India - but he is coming back in 6 weeks to Baghdad 1917 2629 Both the Corps Commanders had come up to Baghdad 1917 942 half hour together. As for my new friends in Baghdad 1917 1832 me to help him with the leading Circassian of Baghdad 1918 1524 was an enjoyable party. A.R. used to be Mayor of Baghdad 1918 1238 the great mosque at 'Adhimiyah, 3 miles north of Baghdad 1918 1532 wide, nor are any streets wider in the heart of Baghdad 1918 571 at Mosul. It's curious to find how many of the Baghdad 1918 79 of it I'll begin another letter. I get back to Baghdad 1918 1900 map room, the cypher room, the room of the P.O. Baghdad 1918 708 Sunday with Mr Bullard through the gardens S. of Baghdad 1917 538 we're in Baghdad (but we shan't be) we shall be worse off 1917 1920 September 5 Baghdad (1917) Darling Father, I didn't go to Samarra 1917 1382 June 29 Baghdad (1917) Darling Father. Last mail came your 1917 1597 July 20 Baghdad (1917) Dearest Father, I shall undoubtedly 1917 911 3 May Baghdad (1917) Dearest Father. It's mail day again- the 1918 595 February 15 Baghdad (1918) Beloved Father, I've today received your 1918 670 February 22 Baghdad (1918) Darling Father, You will get this letter 1918 1635 May 4 Baghdad (1918) Darling Father, Most provokingly I missed 1918 1395 April 19 Baghdad (1918) Darling Father, I'm suddenly told that 1918 1278 April 10 Baghdad (1918) Darling Father, Here's an opportunity of 1918 1960 June 7 Baghdad (1918) Dearest Father, Your long letter, with 1918 2138 June 28 Baghdad (1918) Dearest Father, My Persian plans are now 1918 1996 June 14 Baghdad (1918) Dearest Family. It has been hot today 1918 139 me they had come - the shaikhs I saw in Baghdad - and at last to see 1917 1332 Baghdad - he was on my ship when I went out to Egypt a 1918 568 are very rich, with great properties N.E. of Baghdad - rich even in 1917 804 out from Baghdad across the Syrian desert on my way home from 1917 773 (1917) Dearest Parents. We are within 2 hours of Baghdad and 1917 3003 enjoyable, because they are still like the old Baghdad and 1918 2578 how to keep presentably tidy when one is in Baghdad and 1916 2036 seems to have vanished from every place except Baghdad and a few of 1917 557 domination in the Near East - Berlin - Baghdad and all the rest 1918 1518 downstream where there is a charming suburb of Baghdad and found the 1917 2713 nearly so much at Baghdad and further south I fear there has been 1918 789 Baghdad and plants his seedling potatoes with his own 1917 2734 I'm longing to get back to Baghdad and see the new regime. Col 1918 1522 and his wife; he's one of the magnates of Baghdad and shhe is 1918 3188 to show you Baghdad and the people here would make such a fuss over 1914 933 tales and hear his. I love Baghdad and this country much better than 1918 3305 We walked over two sites, above and below Baghdad and town 1914 949 23 (April 1914) Behold I'm 11 days out from Baghdad and I 1918 890 over to me at Baghdad and I gave him to Col Leachman. He is now 1917 591 is up river busy taking Baghdad and I miss the dear creature. Oh 1918 2732 the notables of Baghdad attended to see it, an immense converse. It 1917 738 unless I'm in Baghdad but though it's delivish hot there it's a better 1918 2838 adventure. General Dunstervulle is now in Baghdad but I 1917 612 had no news actually from Baghdad but I hope I shall get letters this 1918 2267 is over 5000 ft. I left Baghdad by night on the 9th and came by train 1918 2492 morning, to be sent in to Baghdad by the motor this afternoon, that 1916 2558 come back into this country and travel to Baghdad by the Basrah 1918 1765 came back to Baghdad by train. It's still deliciously cool - are we 1918 2427 officers from Baghdad except for the officers it's the old familiar 1918 950 more, till Baghdad fell and the tribes moved off and let him go. He 1918 2392 Baghdad first to see the relief kitchens where the 1917 503 My own belief is that they won't be able to hold Baghdad for 1918 73 don't intend to be back in Baghdad for another 10 days by which time I 1918 2831 Baghdad has always looked to Mosul for wheat. There are 1914 915 party - Baghdad has grown a weltstadt! and yesterday afternoon 1918 744 passing through Baghdad in a trip to Babylon and Najaf, he and Colin 1918 1937 the C.in C. to see some of the antiquities of Baghdad in which he 1918 1663 which I gave to the ladies of Baghdad in Sir Percy's house. I asked 1918 1546 parted with him in anger when we reached Baghdad in 1914 1917 844 too. Baghdad is a mass of roses and congatulations! (They are 1918 1954 sense of humour. I hear that le tout Baghdad is ordering new gowns 1918 2245 especially to the Baghdad ladies, and some has slipped away I don't 1917 708 - now Sir George MacMunn - both came down from Baghdad last 1917 2716 the people here as at Baghdad making them pay where they can and 1918 1844 will probably appear in Baghdad more frequently. Now I must have a 1918 1124 the afternoon and motored in to Baghdad next day 1914 899 an old friend - and drove into Baghdad next day. I went straight to 1918 18 very modest ones, not like the old days. I left Baghdad on the 31st 1916 1423 of their friends, whether in Baghdad or Syria, which makes it easier 1917 2550 the Jew community - there are 80,000 in Baghdad out of a 1918 3288 up with Baghdad politics. Meantime I have your letters up to Oct 1913 265 Baghdad railway in expectation of a rise in prices and 1918 1804 Baghdad seems to have chosen today to come in with 1917 2453 it has become a hospital. I hadn't been out of Baghdad since 1917 2166 Baghdad since I got here in April. But it's amazing how 1917 2692 back to work. I'm going back to Baghdad the day after tomorrow. Col 1914 953 arranged that my camels were to leave Baghdad the previous day and 1918 517 not stay in Baghdad through another hot weather. It wouldn't pay. I 1914 952 write. I drove out from Baghdad to Feluja, on the Euphrates, having 1918 2371 from Baghdad visiting the Sasanian reliefs at Taq i Bustan 1917 2614 say that the advance on Baghdad was an extremely fine and bold piece 1917 2850 desert country to the E of Baghdad was once watered by the big 1918 2698 the other morning for the ladies of Baghdad who came by my invitation 1917 1170 a great man of letters, native of Baghdad who is writing leaders for 1914 961 find his way back to Baghdad with the cousin. He has given me a great 1914 815 Also I very much want to get through to Baghdad without 1918 1320 Baghdad April 18 (1918) Darling Father, I've just got a 1918 1419 Baghdad April 19 (1918) Darling Father, My letter was 1917 849 Baghdad April 27 (1917) Dearest Parents. It's almost 1918 1191 Baghdad April 5 (1918) Darling family, I continue to 1917 1785 Baghdad August 10 (1917) Dearest Father, I've had rather 1917 1737 Baghdad August 3 (1917) Dearest Father. This week a mail 1918 2498 Baghdad August 30 (1918) Darling Mother. I got back here 1917 1868 Baghdad August 31 (1917) Dearest Father, I am coming out 1918 1590 April 25 (1918) Baghdad Darling Mother, I'm going to both you with a 1917 2895 Baghdad December 13 (1917) Dearest Parents. There is 1918 3250 Baghdad December 13 (1918) Dearest Father, There's no 1917 2832 Baghdad December 21 (1917) Dearest Parents. There is as 1918 3286 Baghdad December 27 (1918) Dearest Father, A shocking 1917 2967 Baghdad December 29 (1917) Dearest Father. At last I 1918 3199 Baghdad December 5 (1918) Darling Mother, I send you a 1918 459 C.C.'s Office Baghdad February 7 (1918) My dear Sir William, Your long 1918 526 Baghdad February 8. Darling Father. This has been the 1917 2311 much better. Even after my racketty morning in Baghdad I don't 1917 489 yet know. If they make a stand before Baghdad I suppose we shan't go 1918 215 Baghdad January 25 (1918) Dearest Mother, Your letter of 1917 1533 Baghdad July 13 (1917) Dearest Father. We have had a 1917 1645 Baghdad July 27 (1917) Dearest Father, Another week - 1918 2183 Baghdad July 5 (1918) Darling Father, So far this week's 1917 1193 Baghdad June 1 (1917) Dearest Parents. I had finally to 1918 2043 Baghdad June 21 (1918) Dearest Father, A meagre post has 1917 1318 Baghdad June 22 (1917) Dearest Mother, Your letter of 1917 1243 Baghdad June 8 (1917) Darling Father, I must write to 1918 6 many times I've come over the Baghdad Karbala road after long desert 1918 287 Baghdad March 1 (1918) Dearest Mother, Yesterday your 1918 975 Baghdad March 28 (1918) Darling Mother, I came back to 1914 896 Baghdad March 29. Yes, we were safe and we got here 1918 1160 Baghdad March 30 (1918) Darling Father, Yes I am paid 20 1918 763 Baghdad March 6 1918 Dearest Family. I'm going away the 1918 1781 Baghdad May 10 (1918) Darling Father, Your letter of 1917 976 Baghdad May 11 (1917) Dearest Mother, This week's post 1918 1791 Baghdad May 13(1918) Darling Father, Captain Roosevelt 1917 1044 Baghdad May 18 (1917) Darling Father, I've just got your 1918 1807 Baghdad May 18 (1918) Dearest Father, It's now 6 AM and 1918 1851 Baghdad May 24 (1918) Dearest Parents. Will you forgive 1917 1107 Baghdad May 26 (1917) Darling Parents, do you mind my 1918 1705 Baghdad May 9 (1918) Darling Mother, I've just come back 1918 3028 Baghdad November 1 (1918) My dearest Mother, There is 1917 2497 Baghdad November 15 (1917) Dearest Father, Half an hour 1917 2368 Baghdad November 2 (1917) Dearest Father, The post was 1918 3109 Baghdad November 28 (1918) Dearest Father, I am having 1917 2440 Baghdad November 9 (1917) Dearest Father, No mail as yet 1917 2205 Baghdad October 12 (1917) Dearest Parents, I have this 1917 2299 Baghdad October 18 (1917) Darling Father, I must send 1918 2973 Baghdad October 25 (1918) Dearest Mother, I'm still 1917 2321 Baghdad October 26 (1917) Dearest Mother, I've just got 1917 2746 Baghdad Office of the C.C. December 7 (1917) Dearest 1917 887 batch of confidential notes on Baghdad Personalities will be issued to 1914 77 Baghdad Residency is the best address for me. It's all 1914 914 Baghdad Rly construction. I called and then dined, at a 1918 2659 Baghdad September 13 (1918) Dearest Father, Your letters 1917 2029 Baghdad September 15 (1917) Dearest Father, I've got a 1918 2708 Baghdad September 19 (1918) Darling Mother, There is 1917 2086 Baghdad September 21 (1917) Dearest Father, The mail is 1917 2150 Baghdad September 25 (1917) Darling Mother, Just as the 1918 2871 Baghdad September 27 (1918) Darling Mother. I do so 1918 2785 Baghdad September 27 (1918) Dearest Father, I have your 1918 2587 Baghdad September 5 (1918) Darling Mother, My letters 1917 1959 Baghdad September 6 (1917) Dearest Mother, After an 1917 2007 Baghdad September 8 (1917) Dearest Father, A word to say 1918 1630 TELEGRAM Baghdad 15 April 1918 To Hubel Rounton Think length 1918 3070 13 On the Tigris (1918) Dearest Mother, I left Baghdad 9 days 1914 804 to Baghdad. After careful enquiries I feel pretty sure that 1917 953 at last he came to my friend near Baghdad. And he was the very man 1918 1530 France and Baghdad. And then they all troop down in a body to the 1917 610 been reached; we have been a week in Baghdad. But as yet I've heard 1918 358 January 31 (1918) Baghdad. Darling Parents, I have your letters of 1917 2637 first completed sectin of the line out of Baghdad. General Cobbe has 1918 2403 came to dinner and was less aggressive than in Baghdad. I brought 1917 548 Baghdad. I had a letter from Sir Percy today, from the 1918 1387 we had an excellent picnic lunch and home to Baghdad. I motored 1918 2481 collated and am taking the results to Baghdad. I really did earn my 1914 1075 get my telegram from Baghdad. I sent one direct to you. I'm thrilled 1917 2286 be able to see Mr Taggart's grandson if he's at Baghdad. I'll 1918 242 below Baghdad. It is so lovely now that the young corn is 1917 656 up to Baghdad. It's the first time I have been idle since the 1918 1918 great fun. Richard P.H. has come back to Baghdad. It's very nice to 1918 2809 him those of Baghdad. Last night they dined with us int he Political 1917 572 Aunt Mary's whose husband died in Baghdad. Miss C.P. and I are joint 1918 583 heavy on thge Arabs of Baghdad. Most of these are now in our service 1917 562 terms at Baghdad. Now they're out of it forever I hope, and they 1917 2053 bust when I first came to Baghdad. Richard is an evil companion in 1917 2102 having been nowhere since I came to Baghdad. Richard was to have been 1918 3334 of them. Late in the afternoon we rode back to Baghdad. Since then 1918 2358 he's returning to Baghdad. Thank Heaven I'm not! when I look out of 1917 2727 Baghdad. The town depends almost entirely on the pilgrim 1918 63 in Baghdad. They come like all Aqail, from Central Arabia 1917 2254 below Baghdad. They have taken immense care of me. I've got 1918 1237 Baghdad. We had long had a plan that he should take me 1917 790 sickness after they had reached Baghdad. We stood on the bridge and 1917 1175 and sisters) feeling that I really was a part of Baghdad. You 1917 1223 As if spies were not shouldering one another in Baghdad! I 1918 2657 Gertrude Bell (from Baghdad) 1916 1098 river, Cowley (I have met him in Baghdad) a man known to every Arab in 1918 641 heart of Baghdad; we had a delightful talk and as I came home 1918 1445 and th P.O. Baghdad, a very nice boy called Gillan, rode out to 1917 2093 Kadhimain, 2 or 3 miles above Baghdad, a Shi'ah town with a very 1917 1040 daughter Gertrude. I must tell you I love Baghdad, and 1918 2419 the military attache, whom I knew in Baghdad, and for the rest of the 1917 2834 Baghdad, and indeed most of Mesopotamia, is immobilized 1917 2597 ending, the conquest of Baghdad, and yet how fortunate it is when the 1917 2224 down stream from Baghdad, as a sort of half way house to Samarra where 1917 636 tangle the war is here. I long to go up to Baghdad, but 1918 230 Mess entertained him and the whole staff in Baghdad, but I cried off 1917 626 Baghdad, dying poor boy, of a terrible gunshot wound in 1916 1417 Baghdad, fleeing from Turkish oppression. The last was a 1917 2279 morning in Baghdad, getting warmer clothes from my house and doing 1917 1744 at home. The last bit of rly built, from Kut to Baghdad, has 1918 2861 could return to Baghdad, my eyes would bet better. Haunting the 1917 1848 the most notorious women in Baghdad, no more related to the Naqib than 1918 2991 didn't see her in Baghdad, partly because I was having influenza at 1918 2557 the worst moment of Baghdad, the stuffy autumn heat, temp 104 and 1918 2159 Baghdad, to see my friend Faiq Beg, some ten miles up 1914 722 8 best and go with Fattuh, 'Ali and Fellah to Baghdad, while 1918 3088 Baghdad, wholly illiterate and speaking a dialect which 1918 3184 don't want to come as far as Baghdad, you might meet me in Egypt in 1917 1407 and my principal friends in Baghdad, Arab friends, have posts on the 1917 700 in them. Meantime, until they let me go up to Baghdad, I have 1917 2218 people to address to Political Office, Baghdad, M.E.F. and address 1917 2328 Address Chief Political Office, Baghdad, M.E.F. As for Samarra, I've 1918 717 and daughter to their garden outside Baghdad, 5 or 6 miles away 1918 2860 them. "In Baghdad" he continues "there are many cool coves. If I 1918 2858 Finally here is the wail of a Baghdadi exiled, for misdemeanours, to 1918 3089 hard to understand - and I ought to know Baghdadi- said to me next 1918 151 Baghdadi, produced a fine tent which I pitched on the 1914 1645 Grier, whom I saw yesterday, just down from Bailleul with his 1916 2266 love to have and Bain knows perfectly well the sort of novel I like - 1917 2379 all new to him. Bain sent me the soul of a Bp and I was vastly 1916 2259 would you give Bain the bookseller an order for me - he has moved 1918 1701 as far as I am concerned. Bain's books arrive but I do long for 1916 2363 through the desert and down to Bait Na'amah where I paid a visit on 1917 440 down to Bait Na'mah to breakfast, it being Sunday I shall 1916 2307 Bait Na'mah Dearest Father, I am still in my 1916 2273 Bait Na'mahDearest Mother, Your 1917 509 down to Bait Na'mah, about 7 miles, through desert and palm 1917 1515 My dear Major Munro, from Bait Na'mah, is up here on a week's jaunt 1916 2919 Commissioner, Mr Philby. I spent last Sunday at Bait Na'man 1916 2213 Bait Na'manDearest Father, I'm 1917 1187 have asked for Mr Baker and for Ernest R and Sir P is much bitten 1917 1089 government architects and I've asked for Mr Baker and Ernest Richmond 1916 399 is military secretary to H.E. - to see Mr Baker and Mr Lutyens and 1916 473 bottle which I hope will remove it. Mr Baker asked me to go with next 1918 2620 of Baku and perhaps you may wonder how it is that we 1918 2836 Hardinge, but what's the good? We got out of Baku without great 1918 1997 This evening when General Stuart Wortley, Frank Balfour 1918 893 Balfour and I spent an entertaining evening. As he talks 1918 2120 Frank Balfour arrived this morning - delightful to have him 1918 1840 is no doubt enjoying himself thoroughly. Captain Balfour comes up 1917 2396 are out making war, Captain Balfour has an interesting job in the 1917 2026 Captain Balfour has arrived - he seems very nice. We've also got 1918 2100 Frank Balfour has gone on leave to England, he much needs a 1918 1989 wartime. Frank Balfour has just come up. He is being shifted from 1917 2408 Balfour is another and there's also a third, Mr Nalder 1918 835 Kufah where Capt Balfour welcomed me with open arms. Next day I had a 1918 1560 Wilson, the D.C.C., acting C.C., and to Capt Balfour. I 1918 3322 and Frank Balfour. We sent out horses, motored a few miles to join 1918 112 Balfour, who greeted me with enthusiasm, bless him, and 1918 261 By the way, I hate Mr Balfour's Zionist pronouncement with regard to 1913 379 two wars in the Balkans and Mahommadan woman here - she says the 1917 915 Ballard of the Revenue Office, but I see very little of 1917 1994 perhaps to Mr Dobbs in Baluchistan if he'll have me. But it's too far 1917 2265 Baluchistan. He becomes Governor there (or whatever it's 1918 1317 England I shall go on leave to Baluchistan. Your ever affectionate 1918 684 Dobbs in Baluchistan, but you and he between you must try to decid 1918 433 I like the Persian idea much better than Baluchistan, for to get there 1915 579 Countess Banckendorff came to us today to talk about her prisoners 1917 761 too, the Bani Lam are noted horsebreeders. In the afternoon 1917 759 Bani Lam, not much cultivation but a great deal of 1917 945 the Bani Tamim who came in to pay his respects. I 1914 1778 for ourselves. Do you think our own Nat. Prov. Bank could 1914 1780 about the Bank of England? Could you ask my Lord Cunliffe? It's 1914 1785 friendly turn to the Bank that asked for it. And it would have to be 1918 1263 clustering white Banksisas, and invited to a luncheon party by the 1918 1386 I fear you'll fail to understand me!) and so to Baquaqa 1916 203 opportunities for information by the fact that Barah thinks us fools 1916 608 every sort of Asiatic, some in native dress (the Barman 1918 31 then Major Bowers who looks after the Hindiyah Barrage 1918 35 the people on the spot. We rode down to the Barrage next day, saw all 1918 2418 nothing, I ride before breakfast with Sir Walter Barttelot 1918 2984 to you about the Military Attache, Sir Walter Barttelot, with 1916 691 back last night - he has been away at Bashire - and he also is going 1916 507 no idea. The V. is anxious that I should stay at Basrah 1916 2558 into this country and travel to Baghdad by the Basrah 1916 780 the Ott. Govt. It rained today and walking in Basrah 1916 1161 to do all the liason work between Egypt and Basrah 1916 2646 railhead next day and catch the night train to Basrah 1916 613 Father, We are within half an hour of Basrah 1917 1219 who went with me to Najd has arrived in Basrah 1917 9 Mr Philby (Acting Revenue Commission) and I left Basrah 1916 2178 G.H.Q. Basrah (undated probably<(September 1916)>Dearest 1916 1443 I haven't got myself quite back to Basrah (where I shall find two home 1917 154 January 20 Basrah (1916) Dearest Father, A box has just arrived 1917 346 February 16 Basrah (1917) Dearest Father, I had no letters last 1917 423 February 17 Basrah (1917) Dearest Mother, The box and the umbrella 1917 432 February 24 Basrah (1917) Dearest Mother, We are promised a mail 1917 174 January 26 Basrah (1917) Dearest Mother, Still no mails. Do my 1917 67 January 13 Basrah (1917) Dearest Mother, I came back to find the 1917 298 a prize giving at the new Govt School in Basrah - a comforting and 1916 2269 C.P.O.'s office Basrah, or G.H.Q. Basrah - perhaps the first is the 1916 1557 oficer, Mr Edwards, whom I had already met in Basrah - quite 1917 494 in from Basrah - I wonder what the real thought is at the 1917 1631 I was in Basrah "and I came to you service" he said. Sir Percy 1918 2859 He says his eyes are weak and the heat of Basrah affects 1916 1618 back to Basrah and find my letters from you, inshallah 1916 584 it, but it depends on how long they keep me at Basrah and on how much 1917 147 another summer in Basrah and should much prefer to be at 'Amarah or 1917 1363 When I remember Basrah and the awful heat of last June I wonder how we 1918 1504 expensive furniture, but he fled down to us at Basrah and the Turks 1917 1562 he is going away to Basrah and then to India. The others I shall 1916 2618 ally - I knew him in Basrah before he went to Nasiriyah, he's a very 1916 2550 from Basrah but from somewhere on the Shatt al Arab below 1918 2819 The day after they come back they leave for Basrah by steamer 1917 1367 after Basrah everything seems temperate 1916 219 like to go to Basrah for a week or two on my way back; I haven't any 1916 2649 being very anxious to get back to Basrah for reasons which I'll tell 1917 28 A.P.O. Mr Bullard, had gone down to Basrah for Xmas, so we occupied 1916 947 to think it would be a good plan. Even Basrah has burst of glory in 1916 2215 hope they will let me go back to Basrah in a day or two. I've been 1917 353 have had 5 days of rain and Basrah is a unique spectacle. It's almost 1917 2801 My dear pony which I brought up from Basrah is lame. But kind Captain 1916 653 their aid. It's delicious weather but what Basrah is like! Frogs and 1917 187 I go out just after dawn but Basrah is much less pleasant than it was 1916 686 us or for him. The whole of Basrah is packed full, as you may 1916 1919 Service Basrah is. I do a lot of journalism myself, for the W.O 1917 2047 man whom I had just met as he passed through Basrah last 1917 1259 went with me to Ha'il has arrived in Basrah looking for me, and is to 1916 1446 successful and interesting journey. I left Basrah nearly a fortnight 1918 3040 Basrah next week, just for the trip, rest and change of 1916 1129 I paid a number of visits this week on Basrah notables; one was a big 1916 2552 - but I'll begin at the beginning. I left Basrah on a Saturday night 1917 870 existence. At Basrah one could get nothing - lived on tinned milk and 1918 2729 Tikrit - the Chief had seen the Basrah people there the week before 1916 2346 outside Basrah so tha tI get them back without unreasonable 1916 1552 in question. Major Hamilton wanted to go down to Basrah so we 1916 2695 for Basrah that instant and would take me down. Therefore I 1917 536 - I would much ratehr stay here. If we are in Basrah this summer we 1917 1370 to Basrah to make enquiry - to the post office, confound 1916 2235 river's edge. Generally someone comes from Basrah to see me - one day 1916 2308 hospital, but I go back to Basrah tomorrow. They werer very wise to 1916 1366 in Basrah was a fine example of - Russian scandal and went 1916 1138 Basrah was rejoicing over the news so I took occasion 1916 1018 so nice to get above water level for a bit - in Basrah we live 1918 3100 At Basrah we shall hear the terms of the German armistice 1918 1443 up from Basrah where he is D.C.C. on a 2 days' visit. He is a 1917 644 fancy. Basrah would have profited by 6 months of Turksih rule 1916 2080 <19 August (1916)> G.H.Q. Basrah Dearest Father, I write to one parent 1916 1085 <4 May (1916)>G.H.Q. Basrah Dearest Father, I think you will be amused 1916 2052 <2 September (1916)> G.H.Q. Basrah Dearest Mother, I have only time for 1916 1348 G.H.Q. Basrah Dearest Mother, Your letters of Ap 20 and 1917 203 Basrah February 2 (1917) Darling Father, Thank you so 1917 281 Basrah February 3 (1916) Dearest Mother, I must send 1917 305 Basrah February 9 (1917?1916?) Dearest Mother, I've 1917 321 not much in Basrah I fear. It is so delightful to have him, not 1916 1619 Basrah June 18. I found your letter of May 2 Mother's 1917 546 Basrah March 10 (1917) Dearest Father. We have been 1917 609 Basrah March 17 (1917) Dearest Father, Since last I 1917 472 Basrah March 2 (1917) Beloved Father, I had a grand 1917 687 Basrah March 30 (1917) Dearest Father, All the mails 1917 651 Basrah March 30 (1917) Darling Mother, After 3 weeks 1916 2385 c/o Base Post Master M.E.F. Basrah MesopotamiaI'm 1916 1086 to find yourself an anonymous contributor to the Basrah Times - here 1916 1359 in Basrah 3 of the Cossack officers who rode over the 1917 1209 last autumn - I wrote to him from Basrah. "I summoned my shaikhs" he 1917 3025 though it's much colder here than in Basrah. But it's the general 1916 1211 G.H.Q. Basrah. Dearest Father, Today's mail brought 1918 2859 Basrah. He says his eyes are weak and the heat of 1916 1604 host's name. I had met him in Basrah. I came to early breakfast with 1918 2903 leaving for Basrah. I dined with the Chief - with whom they were 1917 2201 have any autumn crop of flies here as we had in Basrah. I see I 1916 2509 Well, I had a pleast 5 days away from Basrah. I went to Qurnah and 1917 3058 Pease is at Basrah. I've heard from him. I'm so sorry Annie isn't 1917 1891 would have Lady Cox up for a bit; she's in Basrah. It would be 1916 2124 mine describing Nasiriyah was addressed only Basrah. Some 1916 1323 a few miles above Basrah. The floods are out and the whold country is 1916 1004 place, something like Hail, 9 miles from Basrah. The road was all 1916 2126 of several days. The best address is G.H.Q. Basrah. We are still 1916 1567 but I knew I ought to get back to my work at Basrah. We came 1917 739 climate than Basrah. Your devoted daughter Gertrude 1916 922 BasrahDearest Father, My mails have miss 1916 969 G.H.Q. BasrahDearest Mother, I missed the mail 1916 2002 G.H.Q. BasrahDearest Father and Mother, I have 1916 2123 G.H.Q. BasrahDearest Mother, Your last letter 1916 1986 G.H.Q. BasrahDearest Mother, This week's mail 1916 2742 BasrahDearest Father, I can't say I ve 1916 2947 BasrahDearest Father, I must write be 1916 2836 BasrahDearest boy (Maurice) I so often 1916 2792 BasrahDearest Mother, Your letters hav 1916 1783 G.H.Q. BasrahDearest Father and Mother, The post 1916 1876 G.H.Q. BasrahDearest Father and Mother, Your 1916 1928 G.H.Q. BasrahDearest Father, One never knows whe 1916 1642 G.H.Q. BasrahDearest Father, The mail hasn't com 1916 1697 G.L.Q. BasrahDearest Mother, I thought there was 1916 1263 G.H.Q. BasrahBeloved Father, I must send you a wo 1916 1396 G.H.Q. BasrahDearest Father, I'll write you a wor 1916 2496 BasrahDearest Father, I have letters 1916 2549 BasrahDearest Father As a fact I am 1916 2457 c/o Base Post Master M.E.F. BasrahDearest Father 1916 2486 BasrahDearest Mother, I am going up to 1916 2341 C.P.O.'s Office BasrahBeloved Father, I have just 1916 2146 BasrahDearest Mother, I didn't write 1916 1184 G.H.Q. Basrah<14 May (1916)>My dearest Mother, I must write to 1916 790 Basrah<17 March (1916)>Dearest Mother, Monotonous days 1916 836 Basrah<24 March (1916)>Beloved Father, I have got your 1916 1298 G.H.Q. Basrah<26 May (1916)>Dearest Mother, Your letter of Ap 13 1916 640 Basrah<4 March (1916)>Dearest Father, There's a mail 1916 1743 G.H.Q. Basrah<9 July (1916)>Dearest Mother, A letter of yours 1916 658 Basrah<9 March (1916)>Dearest Mother, I wish I ever knew 1917 2815 with Capt. Wilson (D.C.C) he has come up from Basrah) to inspect two 1917 63 tribes and families which had baffled me in Basrah, a 1918 473 was in Basrah, came across the Syrian Desert to me. He is now 1916 2815 outside Basrah, not real nice desert. But if I have felt 1916 2269 C.P.O.'s office Basrah, or G.H.Q. Basrah - perhaps the first is the 1916 951 than I can describe. It's the only garden in Basrah, so I'm lucky. I 1918 2192 and would meet you at Basrah, where we would stay with the I.G.C. and 1917 899 more interesting than Basrah, you understand. Today there arrived by 1913 388 been so busy up to now discussing plans with Bassam 1913 314 of 13 pounds a piece including their gear. Bassam 1913 307 turned up at Bassam's, and Bassam at once told me that I could have no 1913 259 preternaturally quiet. Bassam knows of some good desert camels 1913 350 I shall try to get our lot of letters at Hayyil. Bassam says 1913 320 comes altogether to 321 pounds. Bassam says I ought to take 80 pounds 1913 253 Bassam to tell him I was here and the good old thing 1913 395 me the best person from whom to get it is Bassam. Mr C. could 1913 370 anyone of hte Nejd plans except Muhammad al Bassam. Otherwise the 1913 307 turned up at Bassam's, and Bassam at once told me that I could have no 1914 1647 been told to take La Bassee at all costs and had failed. If it's true 1917 2824 Bassin "C'est trop difficile - mais leurs propres 1918 2230 also particularly nice, Gen Bate 1918 2225 week and dines with me on Sunday. General Bate has proved a great 1918 2166 come out to the head of the Remount Dept name is Bates. He is 1918 1784 years. It's good that Mother was enjoying Bath but I'm sorry to hear 1917 207 your time at Bath had not been cut down. You and Aunt M. must have 1918 1710 from you. Bath sounds a good plan - I hope you will be rested 1918 1957 Goodbye dearest; I hope Bath was restful. Your very affectionate 1918 1923 Bath written at the beginning of the offensive, and 1916 2455 Batsford and tell him to send Mother the bill to pay for 1917 84 I have written straight to Batsford at various times for essentials 1916 2136 like our Bavarian friends - do you remember? "Was fur sine Familie 1916 684 of workshop, for we were lodged by day in Col. Beach's bedroom (he is 1917 1511 had once more extinguished the shining of the Bear 1917 1500 Great Bear shining so brilliantly in the full moon of 1917 1498 asleep long when I woke up to find the Great Bear staring 1917 1662 letter from Beatrice - will you please thank her for it if you're 1917 2295 anxious if I do. I have a delightful letter from Beatrice Chamberlain 1915 251 Beattie. I send a signed cheque and will you fill it in 1916 1788 has gone to Bedford and so glad about the C.M.G. I'm writing to him 1914 602 the world. Bedouin are not noted for strong and steady judgment 1914 1009 there are no Bedouin camped in it. I always like solitary camps and 1914 294 look - not like the slender Bedouin sitting round Harb's fire. He 1917 3043 months with the Arabs and were tatooed like Bedouin women. Some had 1914 881 of the Bedouin. But these Shi'a people are a great deal worse 1916 2602 one of our friendly Bedouin, and we sat for a while listening to the 1913 697 the date upon th ewalls; then the Bedouin, laying their dead in the 1914 879 always stormy and difficult. The tribes are not Bedu but 'Arab, a 1916 2581 Bedu, nomads of the open wilderness - a wide, flat 1916 644 the Intelligence Dept this morning, ssaw Col. Beech who is at the 1917 1689 intend to go hawking gazelle with Daud Beg 1917 1833 Daud Beg (of the famous horses) whose sister Ismail Bey 1918 1198 Faik Beg budding orange trees. He appeared to be much 1917 1520 We got our treaty settled with my friend Fahad Beg of the 'Anazeh and 1917 1831 degree, Ismail Beg Milli, who has been for some months a refuge 1918 2159 Baghdad, to see my friend Faiq Beg, some ten miles up river. We sat 1917 1684 breakfast I took General Cobbe to see Daud Beg's 1918 46 desert with the Arabs, my very own Arabs, Fahad Beg's tribe, but I 1916 455 son of the Begum - not a bright specimen of Indian wit 1916 519 and Bikanir were both staying here, and the Begum of 1913 151 at the thought of meeting him at Beirut - faithful friend 1914 54 Beirut and Damascus to the two consuls, but I had to 1913 226 We leave at 3 pm and get to Beirut at 4 pm on Friday - tomorrow - 1913 123 and ask him to give me a passport for Beirut if he thinks it 1913 161 Consulate Beirut Sunday 23 (November 1913) Dearest Mother, I 1916 151 of Mr Machell's) to call ont he old chief of the Bektashi Dervishes 1915 702 look with suspicion on anyone with a French or Belgian 1915 429 Sir Arthur Lawley definitely objects to a Belgian chauffeur. He fears 1914 1269 wounded Belgian convalescents and Amy is more official than 1918 2351 officer, and a Belgian customs man, and one or two others joining the 1915 701 They say in London that a Belgian driver would not be acceptable to 1914 1277 returning him to the Belgian Legation, with thanks. St Loc observed 1914 1396 Your affectionate daughter Gertrude I hope the Belgians are not being 1914 1305 and besides I have a weekly contribution to the Belgians at 1914 1225 the present at any rate. There are 100 wounded Belgians, some of whom 1917 252 contrasting Belgium and Poland with the British Occupied Territories 1918 2592 you on your envelope? Is is Dame Florence Bell DCIE or KCIE 1916 1439 Telegram<21 June 1916>Basrah to Sir Hugh Bell Very grateful for 1915 639 StreetMonday (to Sir Hugh Bell) I have a 1917 2380 entertained to find people who visit the Bells set down as typical of 1913 793 all dead." We have come today over the rolling Belqa 1913 558 tribe. We ought by rights to have a man of the Beni Hasan 1914 839 parents. The first we reached were the Beni Hasan and we spent a very 1914 482 announced that I intended to take a rafiq of the Beni Ma'az 1914 12 the Beni Sakhr and one of the Sherarat who will serve us 1914 160 undulating country of the Beni Sakhr and passed occasional herds of 1914 153 a man of the Beni Sakhr, Sayyah, who is a delightful companion 1918 3325 quarters. Then we were met by a Shaikh of the Beni Tamim who camps 1913 847 godmother than she is in London. The Robin Bensons were there with 1915 178 he had been to 95. He has just returned from Berlin 1917 557 domination in the Near East - Berlin - Baghdad and all the rest 1917 2229 I'm so sorry for Bertha - was he her only boy 1917 2284 I am so dreadfully sorry for Bertha. Father's enclosed letter from 1915 439 I never thanked you for the picture of Bertie's house - Allah! And 1917 2362 I hear from India that the release of Mrs Besant has raised a 1916 115 dear Aunt Bessie - sorry for us, but one can't be sorry for her 1913 18 And my love to dear Aunt Bessie too 1916 447 letters of Jan 14 and 27 telling me about Aunt Bessie. I do 1916 158 be in London these days seeing about dear Aunt Bessie's 1914 1471 Gen Bethune to send us out as complete a list as he can of 1918 1221 and I rode back from our tea party with Faik Bey against a 1917 1205 is a delightful creature. I told you about Fahad Bey didn't I - Mr 1917 1833 Beg (of the famous horses) whose sister Ismail Bey thinks would 1917 1167 he was killed in the war. Daud Bey was expecting me for he had as 1918 66 What a welcome Fahad Bey would give me! He's about 2 days away 1917 1137 in our circles is the arrival of Fahad Bey, paramount shaikh of the 1917 1174 happened, and I went away (after visiting Daud Bey's charming 1916 520 Bhopal, whose acquaintance I was much interested to 1918 2017 Among other people there was a young man called Bigge who lives at 1916 61 been an awful business. Clive Bigham , who is military secretary to 1916 519 of Gualior and Bikanir were both staying here, and the Begum of 1917 1660 Bill Adams's daughter and to send her a gift. Will 1914 1478 Now I'm going to have a talk with the Bill Dancombes who are leaving 1916 178 French. I should very much like to know what Bill's ship is - surely 1916 1615 Neither Bill's ship nor Herbert's among those lost, praise God 1916 258 Birdwood is also here - at the Residency where I have met 1916 344 name, he was on General Birdwood's staff in Gallipoli. The other man 1918 1383 alters. We motored that day to Birs Nimrud, which is supposed to be 1915 550 know. I have a wild dream that the Bishop of London might lend us a 1913 107 but rather stupid; the [Bishop] a dear old boy. I made their acquaintance 1913 101 people I have made friends with are the [Bishop] of Ipswich and his son and 1917 554 Wauchope of the Black Watch - my friends are very kind in sharing 1918 3059 ask you to send it to Blackwood and to correct the proofs for me. If 1918 3061 not long and I know Blackwood will jump at it. He likes things from 1918 2913 Isn't it delightful that George and Blanche are going to Bombay! I've 1912 30 Blanche is very happy about her baby. She sent you 1912 29 I lunched with the Cromers and went to see Blanche Lloyd at 4 1917 745 Surgeon General, Blenkinsop, was on board up to Amarah, but he left us 1913 195 fiance and to talk about Syria with Dr Bliss. He says 1913 192 on to the American college where I found the Blisses quite 1916 1540 back into a Boche destroying fighting man - a great picture, isn't 1916 2706 young engineer called Craig who was once at Bolckow Vaughan's and 1916 384 to him at Delhi on the chance of his having left Bombay 1916 239 I leave on the 28th by the Malta and reach Bombay 1917 171 let anything be sent out by Cook. I hear their Bombay 1918 2191 love you. You would stay with the Willingdons at Bombay 1918 1946 some topis from Bombay and some lengths of muslin which the nuns will 1916 600 before I go - I telegraphed to Bombay for my letters 1916 989 write to Domnul in Bombay for some cotton skirts and some shirts 1918 2231 Sir Percy should reach Bombay in a day or two; but he goes to Simla 1917 1439 a particular reason for wishing to visit Bombay. His wife 1918 2913 delightful that George and Blanche are going to Bombay! I've 1917 157 Cook to his agents in Bombay) and the gown has been abstracted. Isn't 1915 742 his father's staff in Bombay, and a Miss Brand. They are nice little 1917 163 which he pulled the gown. I'll make a fuss in Bombay, but of 1917 156 satin gown but it has been opened (probably in Bombay, it was sent by 1918 1286 Willingdons are here on a short excursion from Bombay, staying 1916 753 weather - Mareyle is her name and she lives in Bond St 1917 2401 brother of Bongy and singularly unlike him. He is a polite and 1914 1493 tomorrow. Ethel Bonham has taken her brother home. He has had a 1918 2677 people to tea instead. Today Mr Bonham Carter came and was very 1917 2400 We have now got a Judicial Officer, Mr Bonham Carter from the Sudan 1916 376 some novels at an unpromising shop labelled "Books Musics" 1914 1117 to see. Today I was away all day. I went up the Bosphorus to 1914 1125 Bosphorus where I went to tea with the van Millingens - h 1916 415 shaykhs till presently Sir James du Boulay, H.E.'s private secretary 1914 1405 in a week. Address to 36bis Rue Victor Hugo, Boulogne and 1914 1751 in Boulogne and excellently in Paris while Mrs Buckler was 1917 1034 one I bought in Boulogne and have worn ever since. I want two 1914 1403 Boulogne and heard what she has to tell. It sounds very 1914 1289 have a telegram this morning from Boulogne asking whether they can 1915 149 which will be under Boulogne or Paris. If we get that office started 1914 1599 Boulogne December 15 (1914) Dearest Father, What a 1914 1624 Boulogne December 16 (1914) Dearest Mother, Your two 1914 1657 Boulogne December 19 (1914) Dearest Father, I am longing 1914 1689 Boulogne December 23 (1914) Dearest Father, I have found 1914 1761 Boulogne December 26 (1914) Dearest Father, I want you to 1914 1482 Boulogne November 27 (1914) Dearest Mother, We are going 1914 1525 Hotel Meurice Boulogne November 30 (1914) Dearest Mother, Thank you 1914 1509 Boulogne Saturday 28th (November 1914) Dearest Mother, I 1914 1454 Boulogne Thursday (26th November 1914) Dearest Father 1915 398 Boulogne TuesdayDearest Father, Mr 1914 1548 Boulogne 1 December (1914) Dearest Mother, The horrible 1914 1430 Boulogne 25 November (1914) Dearest Father, Ian Malcolm 1914 1326 Boulogne 30 December (1914) My beloved Father. It's most 1914 1294 anything else will be Headquarters British Red X Boulogne. As soon as 1914 1409 to Boulogne. Tell her is is NOT HERE with my curses. I 1917 51 him in Boulogne. The weather broke before we left Qal'at Salih 1915 96 BoulogneDearest Father, I must sen 1915 364 BoulogneDearest Father, I'm very 1915 339 BoulogneDarling Father, I remembere 1915 250 BoulogneDearest Mother, The enclosed 1915 426 BoulogneDearest Father, Domnul says a 1915 690 BoulogneDearest Father, Lord Robert writ 1915 372 BoulogneDearest Mother, I think I 1915 679 BoulogneDearest Mother, I have agreed to 1915 278 BoulogneDearest Mother, I have been 1915 315 BoulogneDearest Mother, I was so gla 1915 382 BoulogneMy dearest Father, I have been 1916 2943 spent in foreign parts - Arabia, Boulogne, Cairo, Qal'at Salih. The 1916 2390 27. She related to me the tale of the bomb at Bow and 1917 2740 heads the other day when Kermit Roosefelt, Mr Bowen (A.D.C.) and I 1918 31 came it, and then Major Bowers who looks after the Hindiyah Barrage 1915 640 word from M. tonight. He says that George Bowes Wilson is killed "a 1915 285 Boyd, Lord Milner's secretary - not so effective in 1915 293 man) and Mr Boyed, so we have had quite the social movement 1914 1132 attache, Captain Boyle and his wife - she is a sister of Susan 1918 3159 had got mixed up in the Xian religion. The Bp 1918 3150 Bp and his chaplain did too. The Bp is very austere 1918 3155 As we trolleyed back the Bp happened to talk about the story of 1918 3150 Bp and his chaplain did too. The Bp is very austere and looked rather 1915 723 much enlivened by making the acquaintance of the Bp of 1918 3146 two ver agreeable days jaunting. Once I took the Bp of 1915 919 the Persian Gulf last year. There were also the Bp of Jerusalem 1915 531 the Bp of London if you think fit. I really don't know 1917 958 The Bp of Nagpur (your friend) has reappeared and wants 1918 3153 sent an Arab of my acquaintance to get some, the Bp relaxed and 1915 736 the Bps I have scraped acquaintance with a young man who 1918 3163 I'm quite sure that I prefer Generals to Bps. Two days later I went 1914 1309 send me an old Bradshaw? I mean a last month's copy, or any that is 1915 742 his father's staff in Bombay, and a Miss Brand. They are nice little 1915 915 Brassey and I survived triumphantly and took comfort in 1916 254 Brassey has come up from Alexandria for a few days. She 1915 741 Helen Brassey has with her a Freeman Thomas boy who is going 1915 727 lunched with the Brassey party at the Hotel du Louvre. But I did not 1916 2890 evening gown by Lady Brassey. I telegraphed for it, but I haven't 1918 1353 writing of the Brasseys for we've just had the Willingdons here - I 1913 247 in the Egyptian irrigation service. Also a Mr Bray and his wife; he 1917 2032 letter - to Bridget - I wrote last night. A quite charming little 1917 2010 from Bridget which I will answer next week - the mail is just 1917 1559 I'm sorry for I've been friends with the 30th Brigade 1918 2059 the ..th Brigade on the Euphrates near Rammadi, stayed a night 1917 2055 bargains with him. He will shortly be a Brigadier General for he is 1917 2395 my friends have gone away. Major Generals and Brigadiers 1916 2301 with a plain bent cane handle. Get it from Briggs, St James 1918 1079 incomptetent - presently to be replaced by a British 1915 410 British army has ever been engaged, do you realize? and 1916 1440 telegram British artichitects have full permission ends 1918 2320 mountain slopes, and there we found a British camp where I stopped to 1917 61 a great British camp, including immense hospitals, very well run 1918 2999 particularly brilliant British landowner; we made rather friends, just 1917 461 sprinkling of British officers 1918 1502 lot of them living here, British subjects. He used to live in a 1916 1337 British troops, Indian troops of every variety, buffalo 1916 1646 I wonder? I telegraphed a reply that the British Architects might use 1914 1100 17 May (1914) British Embassy Constantinople. Dearest Mother, Today 1918 2008 drinking coffee, while we discussed the British Govt in all its 1917 1266 admitted that she was the British Govt. Thereat he resolved to come 1918 1902 the next house all the clerks, British N.C.O.s, capital men, Eurasians 1917 252 contrasting Belgium and Poland with the British Occupied Territories 1915 475 British Red Cross 31 St James' SquareDearest Mother, The mail is delayed a day 1916 323 herrings - men going back from leave in Cairo - so that you could not 1916 498 that I drew 65 pounds before I left Cairo and may possibly need 1918 3187 Commissioner in Cairo and then go up by train. Of course I would love 1915 934 Cairo and we had a very pleasant journey together. Mr 1918 648 taken not to accompany Sir Percy to Cairo and Jerusalem where he's 1918 3223 This week we had a Handley Page in 2 days from Cairo and 4 from 1916 571 and I sent my scheme to Cairo for an approval which I think I shall 1915 506 sent for me this morning and told me that Cairo had cabled that they 1916 484 receive a long letter I wrote to you from Cairo in answer to yours 1915 805 companions. We left Cairo on the evening of the 22nd and came up by 1916 34 night's journey brought us back to Cairo yesterday morning. I washed 1916 1649 official Correspondent ot Cairo. A routine order is now to be issued 1916 527 little as between Delhi and Cairo. But nothing will ever keep them 1915 874 noise and crowd of Cairo. How I hate hotels and the perpetual living 1916 73 It has been raining today, quite hard for Cairo. I did not go out of 1913 95 Alexandria but I resist the temptation to go to Cairo. It isn't much 1916 2893 prolonged stay in Cairo. It's heavenly weatehr - almost too nice for 1913 31 Thursday morning. I shall not of course to to Cairo. It's not 1916 2871 CairoDearest Mother, It is a terrible 1916 243 CairoDearest Mother, Your news about 1916 1 Cairo<1 January (1916)>My dearest Mother. A second year 1915 901 at all want to be drawn into the social life of Cairo, however, and I 1915 427 towards the end of March, c/o Sir H. Mac Mahon, Cairo, would catch 1916 2943 spent in foreign parts - Arabia, Boulogne, Cairo, Qal'at Salih. The 1913 3 to be married to a man called Shakespeare in Calcutta. I know about 1916 754 Finally would you ask Callaghan to send me a pair of eyeglasses and a 1913 122 Consul here - I don't know him, but his name is Cameron - 1918 2264 G.H.Q. Camp Taq i Gisrah July 11 (1918) Dearest Father, By 1916 681 work all day long. My companion here is Captain Campbell Thompson 1916 645 head of it, and Capt. Campbell Thomson whom I had known when he was 1918 691 know whether she will risk the journey from Canada with 1917 1552 Your photograph of the Frosty Caneasus - do you remember the Robin 1917 457 them a company of Cantonese players to follow them. It seems to be 1917 2322 the mails must certainly be going round by the Cape 1918 1315 all round by the Cape. Women aren't allowed to cross the Medit. but 1918 1149 I can't face going round by the Cape; it's too long. I shall love to 1918 935 visit and go on tomorrow up the Hillah channel. Capt 1918 892 we had met the night I was at Kufah when he and Capt 1918 1557 already a good number of the actual murderers of Capt 1918 180 without firing a shot. I parted very sadly from Capt 1918 255 undergo operations or any treatment you please. Capt 1918 1768 Hospital here to see if anything can be done. Capt 1915 924 brother of our Capt Hall (he is head of the railways here) and made 1916 278 tied in London. Do see Capt Hall or him some time and find out 1917 2921 own maize and barley and vegetables. Capt Lupton offered me a very 1915 929 Elgood and had an interesting talk with him. Capt W. and I 1915 928 to go on. I went with Capt Wooley to see the governor of P. Said 1918 166 somewhat clouded minds for news was brought to Capt. B 1918 120 and saw a lot of people. On the 11th Capt. B. and I cast care behind 1918 118 second day Capt. B. and I went into Najaf where things are not 1918 835 Kufah where Capt. Balfour welcomed me with open arms. Next day I 1918 1560 Capt. Wilson, the D.C.C., acting C.C., and to Capt. Balfour. I 1916 645 head of it, and Capt. Campbell Thomson whom I had known when he was 1918 774 Capt. Carey Evans (of whom I told you before, he's 1918 244 Civil Hospital with the Municipal doctor, Capt. Carey Evans - he is a 1918 174 and things will be easier. Nevertheless Capt. D. went in to Kufah 1918 2158 miles away. I motored before breakfast with Capt. Gillan, P.O 1918 1016 motor launch from Samawah to Kiwaniyah, Capt. Goldsmith and a young 1918 1027 byepass with a swift current. Capt. Goldsmith steered and the rest 1918 951 was of great assistance to Capt. Goldsmith when he first came down 1915 802 Lord Edward Cecil, Capt. Gordon, who is Sir Henry's aide de camp and 1915 505 Street SundayDearest Father, Capt. Hall 1915 501 Nothing settled yet! Capt. Hall has telegraphed to Egypt about me 1915 854 ask the kind Capt. Hall he could contrive to sent out a small box 1915 923 reached Port Said after dark on Thursday night. Capt. Hall, the 1917 2918 Remount establishment, outside the town - Capt. Lupton presides over 1918 2107 straight here by Capt. Marrs who is travelling with him, so that I 1918 1011 outrage. Capt. Marshall himself was much liked and I think he 1918 1022 day and the great river that Capt. Marshall was being assassinated in 1918 1842 rogues who were responsible for the murder of Capt. Marshall. I think 1918 1695 implicated in the murder of Capt. Marshall, as well as all the 1918 1085 Hillah telling me of Capt. Marshall's death, it was the first news 1918 1798 all I feel about you. I expect Capt. Roosevelt will go into the 1917 1329 Shakespear, a relative of the Arabian Capt. Shakespear; the night before 1918 1887 big hourse built round courtyards in the river. Capt. W 1917 2815 with Capt. Wilson (D.C.C) he has come up from Basrah) to 1918 2537 However - Capt. Wilson and I are excellent colleagues and the 1918 2012 for anything. In the evening Capt. Wilson and I shone at a party at 1918 1878 you realize who Capt. Wilson is though, he is a very notable person 1918 2527 well without me, but the moment I got back Capt. Wilson told me the 1918 1877 Capt. Wilson. It was all very friendly and pleasant 1918 1561 don't think I've ever told you about Capt. Wilson, a very remarkable 1918 1560 to Capt. Wilson, the D.C.C., acting C.C., and to Capt 1916 1603 submerged by every sort of flying creature. Capt. Wilsonis our nice 1915 925 every possible arrangement for my comfort and Capt. Wooley, ex - 1916 2641 spending a night with Capt. Young and we all three dined together in 1916 2651 to all and sundry and I set off on a launch with Captain 1917 2801 which I brought up from Basrah is lame. But kind Captain 1917 2407 like having these Egyptians - Sudanese, rather. Captain 1918 111 my big sail outspread. At Kufah I stayed with Captain 1918 2810 and stayed till midnight. We're busy people; Captain (now 1916 2705 been standing on the bridge and talking to the Captain and a 1913 81 the Captain did not leave till early 3 instead of 11, but by 1916 1097 a very gallant attempt undertaken by the best Captain on the 1916 2698 the furnace heat of last June, and the same kind Captain to greet 1918 1840 is no doubt enjoying himself thoroughly. Captain Balfour comes up 1917 2026 Captain Balfour has arrived - he seems very nice. We've 1917 2396 are out making war, Captain Balfour has an interesting job in the 1916 681 work all day long. My companion here is Captain Campbell Thompson 1918 826 with the Naqib, Captain Cockerell and the rest, I'm sleepy. Your ever 1916 2640 Officer you know) Captain Dickson whom I particularly like, was 1916 1518 breakfast came Captain Eadie and we worked at tribes till 5, with an 1916 2612 I went round to see my friend the I.O., Captain Eadie, with whom I had 1918 1901 Captain Gillan with a crowd of people wanting always to 1918 1236 I'vejust been on the nicest of expeditions with Captain Gillan, P.O 1918 921 should have quieted down as much as it has. Captain Goldsmith, the 1916 2290 good Captain Hall should once more be applied to. There are 1916 1009 bed and chair and bath and a table lent by Captain Marrs, but the 1916 1007 officer there, Captain Marrs, very nice and intelligent. I was put up 1918 1791 Baghdad May 13(1918) Darling Father, Captain Roosevelt is going to 1915 792 If you write to him c/o Captain W.R. Hall, Admiralty you could let 1918 1876 speech - composed by Captain Wilson and me in the morning, mostly by 1918 1741 now in Major Eadie's service. Major E., Captain Y. and I all dined 1918 1732 the A.P.O. Captain Yetts, a very nice creature, and then a most 1916 1020 there came to see me a young man called Captain Young. He 1916 2617 lunched with the A.P.O. Captain Young, who is also fast becoming an 1916 1546 hours with the Military Governor, a young Captain, ex-police 1916 306 except at meals, when I sit at the Captain's table with a general and 1916 345 at the Captain's table, Col. Clarkson, was also nice. He was 1915 926 digger at Carchemish and now in the Intelligence Dept at P. Said ca 1915 935 Lawrence (you don't know him, he is also of Carchemish, exceedingly 1918 774 Capt. Carey Evans (of whom I told you before, he's civil 1918 244 Civil Hospital with the Municipal doctor, Capt. Carey Evans - he is a 1918 1769 Carey Evans, Ll. George's son in law, is very clever 1917 2996 Major Carey Evans, Lloyd George's son in law, and very 1915 126 battery. I had had a racing afternoon, for Mr Carlisle brought in 1916 1616 of destroyers - I hope George Carlisle is all right. We don't yet 1917 2214 rest in peace! Milly tells me that George Carlisle is engaged but 1917 1312 whom you met at Lady Carnarvon's. I'm highly disapproved of and 1916 2323 Carnegie, I've often heard your views on millionaires 1917 2523 Wilcox and General Stewart Wortley, a cousin of Caroline's, who 1913 305 exactly the right man as a guide. He was with Mr Carruthers 3 years 1913 42 There's a rumour that Sir E. Carson is going to begin militancy and 1918 2677 people to tea instead. Today Mr Bonham Carter came and was very 1917 2400 We have now got a Judicial Officer, Mr Bonham Carter from the Sudan 1914 1463 together to one of the big hospitals, at the Casino [?] and talked to 1916 2160 more than ever. Everyone is immensely kind' the Casualty 1916 1534 Catholic troops in Nasiriyah. He was a dear, the bravest 1913 187 Catholics (of which France is the official protector in 1913 47 though challenged, of Protestants oppressed by Catholics. He thinks 1918 1537 Maurice at Catterick races. I took him through the lovely fields and 1916 1936 like 100 pounds from me for the Catterick Club? I gather I've got 1916 2352 and sent you many messages. I think his name is Catterton. I 1914 1538 They went straight on to the headquarters of the Cavalry 1914 1199 the Cavalry Club and that he would be glad to see Harold and 1916 678 Percy Lake, General Cawfer, General Offley Shaw and General Money, and 1918 743 Cayley by name. He is Colin Davidson's chief and they 1915 14 front. Mr Cazalet brought a tangled bundle of letters and lists 1915 322 Mr Cazalet to dine last night - very interesting they were 1915 39 to do anything to help them. At any rate Mr Cazalet was 1915 223 provide Mr Cazalet with all his books and files too. He came down 1915 36 to spare and I took it to Mr Cazalet. It had been an exciting race 1915 323 care much about F.W. but I do love Mr Cazalet. It's delightful 1915 5 morning there debouched in our office Mr Cazalet, who is 1917 2483 on leave in India, hence his long absence. I saw Cecil 1914 1491 another but I misremember his name. Lord R. Cecil came 1915 802 Lord Edward Cecil, Capt. Gordon, who is Sir Henry's aide de camp 1916 2258 note to Cecilie will you send it to her for me? And dearest 1916 2592 For Khamisiyah is one of the markets of Central Arabia and he who 1916 811 an Arab of Central Arabia, and I expect to have rather an amusing 1916 2965 a great beam of hope. The Central European Powers must be nearer the 1914 1462 Central Rly station where she has her outstation and 1918 375 when they all quarrelled and I called in Musa Chalabi as arbitrator 1917 828 up - a thousand things. I got Musa Chalabi to help me, and summoned 1917 826 old friend of mine, Musa Chalabi. I decided at once that this was the 1918 3190 think I must spend next winter here. Musa Chalabi, my landlord, has 1918 367 one has to raise wages. Fortunately kind Musa Chalabi, my landlord 1918 1465 Musa Chalabi, who has been long in Constantinople, eyed us 1918 1456 little tea party in my garden - dear Musa Chalabi, who is my landlord 1918 716 motor and took my old friend and landlord, Musa Chalabi, with his wife 1916 2543 Chaldees which I have been protecting from the ravages of 1916 2623 Chaldees whither I motored with the A.Q.M.G. Col 1916 1527 Muqaiyir which is no less than Ur of the Chaldees. It was very 1914 1177 - Sir L. had gone to the opening of the Chamber, when he 1917 2295 I do. I have a delightful letter from Beatrice Chamberlain 1916 2423 I've sent in - the last was from Austen Chamberlain. But I'm inclined 1918 3151 askance at the Chaplain and me when we made merry at lunch over a 1914 1167 - tell him with my love! A young secretary, Charles 1918 2821 rather sore over the Persian policy, which Sir Charles 1915 798 doing, whether you have Moll and Charles and all the children with you 1918 2808 Charles cares for and knows about antiquities and I've 1918 2532 which Sir Charles couldn't for various reasons, and sorrow at 1918 2471 Charles had lent me a fur coat, so I managed to keep 1918 2803 Sir Charles in a setting composed almost exclusively of 1917 1237 Ribblesdale's life of Charles Lister. I met him in C'ple and 1918 3344 at his job - oh and so dreadfully sorry about Charles Lyell. He 1918 2428 diplomatic life - Sir Charles Marling looks horribly tired and worn 1918 2529 Charles Marling. That's not what it's called but that's 1916 2923 Charles Roberts and very pleasant) and I went scrambling 1916 2222 one of the doctors being brother to Charles Roberts! So we've talked 1916 2224 thought Charles Roberts, though I don't believe he has a very 1916 2260 Charles St to somewhere behind the National Gallery and 1917 2027 Lyall, a cousin of Charles. I like him too 1915 634 I really don't know what to do about Charles. There's no one at the 1916 2407 ther idiot public, to ally yourself with Charlie and his colleagues 1916 2409 in this matter. I think Charlie and his like have put themselves 1912 12 Charlie when I came in, and George with them, but as I 1914 1461 enquiries. Yesterday, after 5, I went to see Mrs Charlie Furse at the 1917 2464 monk, an Arab from the Lebanon straight out of Chaucer 1918 634 and for all that has stepped straight out of Chaucer. I went 1918 731 were so much pleased. Musa Chelabi has always been very good and 1918 659 distinguished visitors - the whole Chelmsford family, it's really 1916 543 They are all pleased with the prospect of lord Chelmsford. He made a 1918 3013 by Col. Yate in the Spectator about Persia, my Chief 1918 2903 leaving for Basrah. I dined with the Chief - with whom they were 1918 1372 Macpherson) and I dined with the Chief and the Ws and coming home sat 1918 2945 dined with the Chief and went to it. It was badder than bad, but 1918 2220 but it was a wickedly hot evening. The Chief and I fled presently and 1918 3225 nowhere. The Chief and I went to look at the Handley Page - it's 1918 2729 Tikrit - the Chief had seen the Basrah people there the week before 1918 2193 I think you should stay with teh Chief here, that would be more 1918 1355 great deal of them and loved them both. The Chief insisted on my 1918 2153 I dined with the Chief on his return from Persia last week - it was a 1918 3312 friends among the women. I dined with the Chief on Xmas Day; Sir John 1918 2981 Heaven. I'm so anxious that our Commander in Chief should 1918 3263 doubt he will be most useful. I dine with the Chief tonight to meet 1917 2552 the bigwigs, such as the Chief Rabbi. There's no doubt they'll be a 1918 1364 were the most enchanting audience, so was the Chief, and 1918 2739 Chief, beaming, as he always does on these occasions 1918 2952 and I thought the Chief, by whom I was sitting, would neve stop 1918 2207 over the hot plain, meet the Chief's car at dawn next day and in the 1918 2147 off about the 10th but my plans wait on the Chief's for I can't take 1918 2269 Chiefs' motor and driver, a nice boy called Hanward. We 1917 571 Childe Pemberton and it's about Thorn, you remember, a 1916 2351 travelled with you and Moll on the China when you were going to Sicely 1918 406 came away with a very charming Chinese bowl, a little copper incense 1917 456 have a number of Chinese carpenters here and the W.O. has allowed 1918 411 it's good Chinese stuff - no bowl would have been 2 pounds cheaper 1917 459 ground floor of the house was packed with Chinese, and in the gallery 1917 455 had been to since the war. It was Chinese, if you'll believe me. We 1917 1975 enchanted Elena and Victoria Cholmondeley will be! It made me sick on 1918 342 7) replied unhesitatingly Kai Chosroe and another with a better grasp 1914 51 Chowwish who said they had been looking for me ever since 1916 2752 the proposed knock out than about the noble Christian 1913 855 asked to ask him. But she says Princess Christian also thinks herself 1918 783 of other Christian denominations were there too 1914 497 swore that no Christian had ever visited this country, and none should 1916 1419 to a Christian in order to save their lives. I see most of 1916 1135 a Christian who is their neighbour, so we all lunched 1914 88 way to me, a charming, educated man, a Christian, willing and ready to 1917 1839 the Naqib, converted to Christianity and pestered by the Naqib and his 1914 116 talk with him. He is a very nice man, but these Christians always 1914 133 the farm of some Christians in the hill above Ziza, where I was given 1916 853 - and thinks no more about it. By the way Mrs Christmas - she is 1915 569 I've got Mrs Christopher Lawther of a morning to help me with the 1915 577 exact opposite. But I don;t say thing to Mrs Christopher. I expect 1918 779 I sat in a row with the Qadhi, the Mudir of Church 1914 121 and with the good old Circassian magnates - I expect I shall be here 1917 1832 us, has asked me to help him with the leading Circassian of Baghdad 1914 15 Today I attended a Circassian wedding and drank tea with the 1914 670 here, as you might say. The other was a Circassian who was 1917 1166 a celebrated old warrior of a Circassian whom I knew in the old days - 1914 90 a Circassian, ditto. But there comes in a question of 1915 938 first person I met here? Cis Lascelles! her brother with whom she 1917 1451 down in a ship from which Cis Lupton succeeded in making his escape 1918 772 I attended a small function, the opening of a Civil 1918 1879 He is Dep Civil Commissioner, and Acting C.C. while Sir Percy is 1918 817 all the notables come to tea at the Civil Dispensary 1916 369 hours and I was just preparing to remove to the Civil Hospital and 1918 1768 excellent Civil Hospital here to see if anything can be done 1918 1987 go I fear, and on Sunday another at the Civil Hospital where I must 1917 2995 Civil Hospital which we have repaired and reopened. It 1918 244 Civil Hospital with the Municipal doctor, Capt. Carey 1918 2013 the Civil Hospital, largely attended. On Monday I went up 1914 1221 Tuesday Clandon (10 November 1914) Dearest Mother, I arrived at 1914 1373 Sunday Clandon (16 November 1914?) Dearest Mother, I write 1914 1257 17 November Clandon (1914) Darling Father, Read the enclosed from 1914 1249 one up from Clandon I should have had nothing to wear 1914 1288 Clandon Park Hospital Guildford 21 November 1914 Dearest 1914 1300 Clandon 12 November (1914) Dearest Mother, Of course let 1914 1314 Clandon 12 November (1914) Dearest Mother, I find your 1918 1129 see him and talk about Clarence. He has got something the matter with 1916 372 as well let me and Col. Clarkson out too. This was at 3 p.m. and 1916 345 at the Captain's table, Col. Clarkson, was also nice. He was wounded 1914 1442 here, 2 hours by motor from Herzebroke whence Claud came. I 1914 1439 on the frontier. Claud looked tired but the general impression is 1914 1436 their interrogations. Claud Russell passed through today on his way 1915 906 with him. Our chief is Col. Clayton whom I like very much but did 1916 257 tonight - Neill Malcolm, Col. Duncombe and the Claytons. General 1917 1279 garrison. His wife is a sister of Sir Clinton Dawkins but my link 1914 1213 Clive was shot through the body on the 5th leading a 1916 61 been an awful business. Clive Bigham , who is military secretary to 1914 1198 telegram from a man he did not know saying that Clive's kit was at 1914 1200 about "poor Clive". I fear that can have no meaning but one and 1916 2024 - I hadn't seen much of him - but General Cobb 1916 2021 We have another very nice General at G.H.Q., Cobb is 1917 1275 terrace jutting out into the Tigris and dear Gen Cobbe 1917 2056 G.S. to the 1st Corps under the charming General Cobbe 1917 2257 going up to Samarra for a week to stay with Gen Cobbe and is 1918 2674 General Cobbe and riding with General Stuart Wortley, and I've 1917 2092 I had an afternoon out this week - General Cobbe and I went to 1917 1943 fortnight, to Samarra if General Cobbe can still have me, or if not to 1917 2637 sectin of the line out of Baghdad. General Cobbe has 1917 2226 will and a change is just what I want. Gen Cobbe is a very charming 1918 2639 came to tea today. Sir A. Cobbe is back too but I haven't seen him 1918 2565 they will all be back next week. Gen. Cobbe is back, but I haven't 1917 2387 present. General Cobbe is chasing Turks, and with success. We're 1917 1489 Richard is B.G.G.S. has got a copy and General Cobbe is full of 1917 1200 Richard's General, Cobbe is his name, I knew him before and like him 1917 2331 station, came a telegram from General Cobbe putting me off. Turks had 1917 2554 Samarra - my 3rd visit so to speak. Sir A. Cobbe telegraphed to me 1917 2630 In the evening Sir A. Cobbe telephoned to me and suggested that I 1918 2712 Cobbe tells me that Richard is brings me some clothes 1917 1684 One morning before breakfast I took General Cobbe to see Daud Beg's 1917 1273 Cobbe to whose staff Richard temporarily belongs, a 1917 1686 General Cobbe was so much delighted with them - and indeed 1918 3038 his share of laurels, and Gen. Cobbe who commands that Corps 1917 2133 He is attached to General Cobbe who likes him 1917 2058 things and he and General Cobbe will be most happy together. They go 1917 2225 I hope to go next week if General Cobbe will have me. I expect he 1917 1898 neutral surface. General Cobbe, who commands the 1st Corps, has been 1918 826 with the Naqib, Captain Cockerell and the rest, I'm sleepy. Your ever 1918 818 Oh my dear ones! a most bumptious yound Cockerell has turned up, a 1918 2402 attractive bazaars and mosques. Fred Cockerell who is A.P.M. here 1916 577 much fear that I shall have to come back and see Col 1918 3056 chapter on the pacification of the tribes and Col 1918 1533 rode with the O.C. of one of the big hospitals, Col 1918 2056 the local General. A nice man, our L. of C., Col 1916 1401 made the acquaintance of Col and Mrs Gaunt (he is Base Commandant 1916 1449 you must know him or know about him. He was Col McMunn before the war 1916 2623 Chaldees whither I motored with the A.Q.M.G. Col Shakespeare, a very 1916 100 Lots of Med. Force are here now - Col Tyrrell, Willie's cousin, dined 1917 1746 middle of the great heat. Col Willcox - well I must tell you I've 1915 941 at our table sit two engineers, Col Wright (brother of ...... and 1917 2734 to get back to Baghdad and see the new regime. Col. 1917 553 I've heard, too, from Richard and from Col. 1917 2692 going back to Baghdad the day after tomorrow. Col. 1917 1753 cool room int he office, and cursing, in came Col. 1916 684 of workshop, for we were lodged by day in Col. Beach's bedroom (he is 1916 644 the Intelligence Dept this morning, ssaw Col. Beech who is at the 1916 372 as well let me and Col. Clarkson out too. This was at 3 p.m. and 1916 345 at the Captain's table, Col. Clarkson, was also nice. He was wounded 1915 906 with him. Our chief is Col. Clayton whom I like very much but did 1917 832 supplies, Col. Dixon, is my faithful friend having been 1917 2575 that evening with Col. Dixon, the Director of Local Resources; the C 1916 257 us tonight - Neill Malcolm, Col. Duncombe and the Claytons. General 1915 929 Col. Elgood and had an interesting talk with him 1915 287 and a Col. Franks, a gunner on General Gough's staff, came 1918 1581 colleagues, Sherrard Godman and others. I met Col. Godman in the 1918 2295 half a dozen people here, including Col. Godman. The motor needed 1918 2265 send you down a letter tomorrow by the hand of Col. Godman, whom I 1915 473 affectionate daughter Gertrude. I'm writing to Col. Hedley 1915 462 it. If there is, send it along to Col. Hedley 1915 469 Col. Hedley might like to look at it as it is later 1915 454 what Col. Hedley wants. You need not send him that volume 1918 2340 dead. The consul, Col. Kennion, is away, and the bank manager, Mr 1918 891 governor of one of the desert oases! A good man. Col. Leachman was 1918 890 over to me at Baghdad and I gave him to Col. Leachman. He is now 1918 88 some horses lent me by Col. Leachman, motored out on the Najaf road on 1918 888 too I met Col. Leachman's caravan with my old servants in it - 1918 45 me up close at hand in Col. Leachman's house, the latter being out in 1916 37 dined with me last night, he and Mr Lawrence and Col. Newcombe, a 1918 2779 once with Col. Ryder, O.C. Surveys (and a Gold Medallist so I 1918 423 hills to Urumiah perhaps, which is a paradise. Col. Wilcox 1918 547 Col. Willcocks and to tea, by request, at an Indian 1917 2577 say he wasn't well. At the beginning of dinner Col. Willcox 1917 1122 won't go away, but hearing that my good Col. Willcox (Consulting 1917 2418 consulting physician, Col. Willcox - he got a C.B. by the way, and well 1918 2370 delicious afternoon at Kermanshah with Col. Willcox and another man 1917 2523 Col. Willcox and General Stewart Wortley, a cousin of 1917 2258 recommended by Col. Willcox as part of the cure. I hope to return in 1917 1926 had fever. And then Col. Willcox drifted in (Providence always directs 1917 1944 Hillah or Karbala. Col. Willcox is very keen that I should do this 1918 1819 Wortley and Col. Willcox make up the party. Yesterday Gen. S.W 1917 2667 about him; nerves are the devil in war time. Col. Willcox talks of 1916 2246 that now and longing to get back to work. Col. Willcox the 1918 2357 long day to Hamadan tomorrow. Col. Willcox will carry this down for 1917 2256 and strictly followed all the directions of Col. Willcox. In 3 days 1918 2354 all why not? Col. Willcox, who is passing through, is presently 1918 3021 which I thought BRILLIANT. Col. Wilson had given me two speeches, no 1916 2886 various generals, but usually I dine here with Col. Wright, Mr 1918 3013 There's a letter by Col. Yate in the Spectator about Persia, my Chief 1918 3017 So much for Col. Yate. You might tell Domnul this - indeed 1918 744 Baghdad in a trip to Babylon and Najaf, he and Colin 1918 743 Cayley by name. He is Colin Davidson's chief and they were all 1913 194 atmosphere however! I am going to lunch at the College today to see 1914 1698 John Collier - I feel very strongly on that point 1914 1696 Llewellyn - all better than John Collier. What about our friend 1914 1693 oh not John Collier! almost anyone else. They might be good, but he 1916 2657 Colonel Andres. A bitter cold night and a bitter dawn 1917 1328 this last week. Last night I had a darling old Colonel Namens 1917 1419 invited ourselves and Colonel Stokes (of Persian fame) to dine with 1917 1197 health. Sir Percy and Colonel Willcox keep eagle eyes fixed upon me 1915 286 Two nights ago Philip Howell (now a Colonel) 1918 2811 Colonel) Wilson had an hour and a half's telegrams to 1916 33 the afternoon past the Colossi. So after tea to our train and a 1914 89 me go anywhere I like by any road I please. The Commandant here 1918 2775 a new French military attache, the Commandant Scieard, a nice, if 1913 386 Effendi, proposes to take me to see the Commandant! I don't mind 1918 2563 night, but most of my Generals are away and the Commander in Chief 1918 2981 well, thank Heaven. I'm so anxious that our Commander in Chief should 1918 3262 Commission here- Sir J. seems very able and anxious to he 1915 175 (1915)>Boulogne Dearest Mother, I have had the Commissioner 1917 1580 and most harmfully midjudged the Committee of Union and Progress 1913 683 thought of you all unwrapping presents in the Common Room and playing 1916 2173 (Conduit St) to make it because she will make me 1914 1272 convalescent was a coal black negro from the Congo. He succeeded in 1917 2819 and is married to a compatriot of Constantinople. they talk Spanish 1914 1136 15 May (1914) Embassy Constantinople. Dearest Mother, I ought to have 1914 1100 17 May (1914) British Embassy Constantinople. Dearest Mother, Today 1918 1465 Musa Chalabi, who has been long in Constantinople, eyed us rather 1913 122 go to the Consul here - I don't know him, but his name is Cameron 1917 1850 that she had been the mistress of the German Consul here, Hesse, a man 1913 218 Consul, who was rather a silly old thing, real 1918 1986 party at the Persian Consul's - the Shah's birthday - to which I must 1913 249 I have companions. I sent for letters from the Consulate 1913 163 with a kavass from the Consulate with whose help we got all our 1913 161 Consulate Beyrout Sunday 23 (November 1913) Dearest Mothe 1918 3020 thanked Father for sending me his article in the Contemp 1918 1163 I eat and my needs are modest. Thank you for the Contemp 1918 3023 Contemp, docketted "My parent's turn." He returned it 1917 2253 Convalescent Hospital, a delcious place on the river abou 1917 2223 I'm better and going tomorrow to the Convalescent Hospital, a mile 1917 1284 Convent, a charming French woman from Touraine. She 1917 155 Marte through T. Cook and Sons - it ought to have contained a black 1916 2569 name was Mr Cook but he was as black as your hat - and then to 1917 157 Cook to his agents in Bombay) and the gown has been 1917 165 that Cook will have to pay - but that thought doesn't 1917 171 St. Don't let anything be sent out by Cook. I hear their Bombay 1914 1160 died of pneumonia on the boat coming up from Corfu; she 1917 1973 behalf. I had a perfectly idiotic letter from Cornelia Sorabji saying 1917 1488 of stuf which I have is not a bad beginning. 1st Corps 1918 3038 of laurels, and Gen. Cobbe who commands that Corps 1918 1934 have no heat here yet. On Wed. I dined with 1st Corps - a sort of 1917 2046 day with General Marshall - he commands the 3rd Corps - a very 1917 2056 appointed B.G.G.S. to the 1st Corps under the charming General Cobbe 1917 2689 wanted to go back a day or two ago. The Corps Commander (my kind 1917 2634 motor. There I found the Corps Commander's carriage into which I put 1917 2629 military funeral. Both the Corps Commanders had come up to Baghdad 1917 2671 what is to happen to us, whether one of the Corps Commanders will take 1917 1277 commands the 1st Corps) from Sunnai'at to Samarra. It was wonderfully 1917 1898 surface. General Cobbe, who commands the 1st Corps, has been 1915 943 dinner - he was Times Correspondent in C'ple in former days; I knew him 1916 1649 official Correspondent ot Cairo. A routine order is now to be issu 1916 1364 Cossack coats and fur hats! There was nothing they 1916 1359 in Basrah 3 of the Cossack officers who rode over the hills to 'Ali 1918 2060 the General (Costello) and lectured there. That was amusing too. I 1915 579 Countess Banckendorff came to us today to talk about her 1918 2792 your long account of it. The Country Lifes -or Lives - came too, and 1914 1616 Would you please ask Annie at the County Association office to send me 1915 882 have a long talk with him one of these days. Sir Courtauld 1915 344 temporary Red X commissioner - Sir Courtauld Thomson being ill-? Sir 1915 482 Swift, at 83 Pall Mall. I hear Courtauld Thomson has cabled for 100 1914 1675 Courtauld Thomson yesterday - I went to see him with a 1915 176 to dine tonight, Sir Courtauld Thomson, a very pleasant man. I asked 1916 1098 river, Cowley (I have met him in Baghdad) a man known to every 1916 1448 McMann and Cowper. General McMann is a very cheerful bird - I 1916 1661 much coming into closer contact with Sir Percy Cox 1916 2089 Percy Cox - we had a delightful canter in the desert; and 1916 1285 work for him to do. Both he and I love Sir Percy Cox and prosper with 1916 1163 Cox as he will mainly be supplying me with material 1917 1963 she speaks of Lady Cox as Lady Sykes. Sir Percy has had an 1916 690 now fully and completely established. Sir Percy Cox came 1918 234 him that our gratitude to Sir Percy Cox etc and tell him that our 1916 1111 only about 4 days off and Sir Percy Cox has approved warmly of my 1917 1953 Lady Cox has come up on a visit, but I haven't seen her 1916 641 must tell you how I fare. Kind Lady Cox has put me up - he is away 1916 1411 better than any foreigner I ever heard. Lady Cox is absolutely no 1917 2273 launch and talked a great deal. Fortunately Lady Cox is here on a 1916 642 for a day or two. (Sir Percy Cox is the Chief Political Officer in 1916 1031 I shall be very glad to see him. Sir Percy Cox is up river - I miss 1918 2685 The whole Cox party and I dined with thge C.in C. the night 1917 1891 would have Lady Cox up for a bit; she's in Basrah. It would be 1916 1233 person who is charged with the task. Sir P. Cox wants me and as I 1918 2629 time, taking Lady Cox with him 1916 850 glad I have got to know Sir Percy Cox. He is a very remarkable 1916 1833 source of satisfaction is my chief, Sir Percy Cox. He is so 1917 1267 straight to Kokus (Sir Percy Cox) seeking the sun, as he reasonably 1918 2154 dinner party for Lady Cox, but nice 1918 2154 dinner party for Lady Cox, but nice in spite of that. She doesn't add 1914 1776 unofficial. It is through banks. Cox, I know, gets information from 1918 2768 have the Cox's house at our disposal it's easy, for we can 1916 792 with the good Coxes but I only dine, sleep and breakfast here - like 1916 953 I choose. It used to be so boring at the Coxes to 1916 2706 young engineer called Craig who was once at Bolckow Vaughan's and 1916 263 submarines it took 9 days. They had 100 Cretan soldiers on board who 1916 2249 toxicologist who gave decisive evidence in the Crippen case 1916 2267 Anthony Hope at one end of the scale and the Crock of Gold at the 1916 2737 Lord Cromer and Milly if you think it would amuse them. Your 1916 876 the frogs. Have you seen Lord Cromer at all? I hear from him 1916 973 letters for nearly 3 weeks, except one from Lord Cromer last mail 1914 1186 I stayed in Syria. There is no news about Lord Cromer so I 1917 1230 Cromer. I think they are all together, or nearly all 1917 211 All news this week is overshadowed by Lord Cromer's death. I know 1912 29 I lunched with the Cromers and went to see Blanche Lloyd at 4 1918 1534 Crossley, and think of it! He had been for 2 years in 1912 23 you mind sending an invitation for Wed. to the Crowes 1915 772 some friends at Croydon 1916 1791 hope indeed that Dennington Crozier and George will be let off. I 1914 1353 aches over it. We have a man in here tonight, Crum Ewing 1915 22 had two hours off, from 2 to 4 and dined with Mr Crum Ewing who has come out 1917 801 anchored last night just above Ctesiphon and today I know the river 1917 2600 N.E. of Ctesiphon, the Emperor Julian, and "praised the almighty 1913 389 more I must tell you. I have arranged with Mr Cumberbatch 1913 173 many people here who can tell me. Mr Cumberbatch himself is always 1913 125 Cumberbatch is sending a kavass to meet me and I should 1913 203 In the afternoon I went for a long drive with Mr Cumberbatch, ending 1913 166 Cumberbatches had asked me to stay and they made me very 1913 152 I may stay there 2 days if the Cumberbatches will keep me, for it is 1913 204 at the golf course where Mrs [Cumberbatch] had gone with the children 1917 1346 love it. I wonder what inheritance from Cumbrian farmers can have 1915 243 Lord Cunliffe with a very begging letter. I hope he will be 1914 1780 about the Bank of England? Could you ask my Lord Cunliffe? It's a 1915 159 we wish. I've very grateful to Father for Lord Cunliffe's letter 1917 893 gives me a free hand. And then I'm going to be Curator of 1916 2696 the Curlew, a real B.I. steamer with cabins and a joyful 1917 1173 of Muhammad Pasha Daghistan, my host's dead father, and of all that 1917 579 qualified head waiter being waited on by Mrs Dale etc 1918 534 can caommand over Dalton refusing at the same time to pay for the 1918 529 That rogue Dalton, after making my riding boots for 15 years 1913 517 behind us (and I was a little afraid that the Damascene 1918 472 capable Damascene, who went with me to Central Arabia, hearing 1917 1630 Damascenes who came down with me to Najd has turned up he 1918 889 think I told you one of my Damascenes who was with me in Arabia came 1917 1219 One of the Damascenes who went with me to Najd has arrived in Basrah 1914 34 turned up yesterday morning, just arrived from Damascus 1914 107 the misadventure is rather fun so far. What will Damascus 1918 756 rode with me for 4 days when I was going back to Damascus 1913 237 Thursday 27 Damascus (November 1913) Dearest Mother, I came up here 1914 930 desert to Damascus - quite safe and easy. I will telegraph from 1913 408 Damascus ?December 5 (1913) Beloved Mother, I don't think 1918 570 well-born, an old Arab family with a branch at Damascus and 1914 2 Damascus and among them yours of the 31st, which was 1918 62 heard I was here. I knew one of his brothers in Damascus and another 1913 472 above Damascus and had a great view of the beautiful town and 1913 419 minaret whence we had a glorious view over Damascus and its gardens 1913 132 send it to you. Then you would post it to me at Damascus and perhaps 1914 76 probably have to go up to Damascus and start afresh via Palmyra. The 1914 934 Damascus and Syria and I do not know when I shall be here 1914 92 of his kindness, so I have telegraphed to Damascus for permission to 1918 1544 with me from Damascus in 1911, while we were snowed up for 24 hours 1913 415 Damascus is a sea of mud under these conditions and 1913 170 exactly where we were going and he joins me in Damascus on Tuesday. I 1914 54 Beyrout and Damascus to the two consuls, but I had to send a man with 1914 112 mind. I am sending letters up to Damascus tonight and this shall go 1914 724 rested and return to Damascus via Medina and the railway. The money I 1914 137 I had brought from Damascus were very uncertain as to whether they 1913 209 the change to the high keen air of Damascus will set me right 1913 371 whole of Damascus would be talking of them. So as we sat in the 1913 437 Damascus December 12 (1913) Dearest Mother, My camels 1913 291 Damascus November 29 (1913) Dearest Father, I sent you 1913 538 be one of the half cultivator tribes from near Damascus. For water we 1913 448 powerful person in Damascus. He was extremely polite; he had just 1914 1067 yesterday, through gardens and orchards to Damascus. I got 1917 1139 in the desert 3 years ago on my way back to Damascus. I hope that 1914 712 in Damascus. I was met by the reply that the letter of 1914 52 Damascus. There it was. We put on a good countenance, and 1918 2825 attack on Mosul, as a pendant to Damascus. We can't do Persia and 1915 828 at Damascus) and rode off to the great temple. What we lost 1914 44 on all the luxuries Fattuh had brought from Damascus) I rode off to 1914 140 Damascus, a nephew of my old guide Muhammad; his name is 1913 260 riding camels, going cheap in Damascus, an almost incredible stroke of 1913 540 water with me from Damascus, and bread and meat, and eggs and butter 1914 110 January 11. The reply has not yet come from Damascus, but the 1914 1066 the day I set out from Damascus, four months and a half ago. Next 1917 1258 to me from Damascus, learning that I'm here, and one of the men who 1913 180 Damascus, one of whom will be able to give me some useful 1918 2592 addrsss you on your envelope? Is is Dame Florence Bell DCIE or KCIE 1914 1622 What a gallant business in the Dardanelles 1915 484 Dardanelles in the last 3 weeks. I'll send the letter bac 1918 2378 by the way to see the rock cut inscription of Darius 1918 2706 weather. It's called the Date Ripening Fortnight 1917 1689 intend to go hawking gazelle with Daud Beg 1917 1833 Daud Beg (of the famous horses) whose sister Ismail 1917 1684 before breakfast I took General Cobbe to see Daud Beg's 1917 1167 he was killed in the war. Daud Bey was expecting me for he had as 1917 1174 had happened, and I went away (after visiting Daud Bey's charming 1915 931 Next morning I came up here. At Ismailia Donald Davidson got into my 1916 1122 Donald Davidson has come down wounded. He had a very narrow 1918 743 Cayley by name. He is Colin Davidson's chief and they were all 1914 866 have made them kneel. But Dawi called out to them and when they saw 1914 869 Dawi ran out and expostulated with him before he sent 1914 861 Dawi 30 pounds if he would abandon us, for they could 1914 855 excellent rafiq, a well known man - his name is Dawi. With him 1917 1279 garrison. His wife is a sister of Sir Clinton Dawkins but my link 1916 2256 - I'm so sorry about Lord Feversham and Guy Dawnay - is it 1916 101 with me one night last week and Guy Dawnay another. They tales they 1913 285 of the Dead Sea. Go on writing here and I will deep in touch 1916 2281 think. Surely our Dean of Durham was rather foolish about the Somme 1918 3022 sermons, by his father, who is Dean of Worcester, so I sent him in the 1914 1565 adopt a different style. Mr Deed doesn't seem to get hold of the 1914 1561 who has some part in the Round Table, and Mr Deed of whom I know 1916 360 write now lest I should miss the next mail from Delhi 1916 593 hand. I left Delhi after dinner on Wed. everning, getting into the 1916 855 Delhi and to his old mother. The Persian business is 1916 527 little as between Delhi and Cairo. But nothing will ever keep them 1916 566 Delhi ardently reading all their files and got through 1916 382 reached Delhi at 7.30 a.m. I hadn't an idea what was to happen 1916 602 Delhi just before I left - Mysore he was - whose caste 1916 384 telegraphed to him at Delhi on the chance of his having left Bombay 1916 505 As at present arranged I leave Delhi on the 23rd, spend a day or two 1916 218 straight up to Delhi to Lord H. If they will let me I would very much 1916 370 telegraph to Delhi when an order came for the release of General 1916 232 shall find Domnul at Delhi which will make everything easy, otherwise 1916 579 night at Delhi I dined with Mr Grant, of the Indian F.O. and 1916 481 Viceregal Lodge Delhi My dearest Father, Last mail 1916 446 <18 February (1916)>Viceregal Lodge Delhi My dearest Mother, I have 1916 468 vista you see the ruins of some older imperial Delhi. A 1916 598 after all the pomp and ceremony of Delhi. And then 24 hours on here 1916 366 Friday<11 (February 1916)>Viceregal Lodge Delhi. Dearest Mother, I 1917 2641 seen since Delhi. It has been grey and cold since I arrived, and 1916 462 The V. took me one afternoon to see the new Delhi. It was very 1917 2040 since Delhi. There was a regatta on the Tigris and G.H.Q 1916 402 go and look at the actual foundations of the new Delhi. We are going 1916 337 hours, or nearly, by rail to Delhi, and oh I shall be glad to arrive 1916 332 colonel and I , who are all going to Delhi, get off at once, and as 1912 38 Denmark 1916 1791 hope indeed that Dennington Crozier and George will be let off. I 1918 1879 He is Dep Civil Commissioner, and Acting C.C. while Sir 1916 151 to call ont he old chief of the Bektashi Dervishes 1916 2784 send me two copies of each of my own books - The Desert and the Sown 1914 106 - vide the Desert and the Sown. And they are all as nice as can be 1918 2962 you a silly tale about the religious head of the Devil 1918 2171 having a visit from the religious head of the Devil 1918 2968 Devil Worshippers are nearly as surprising as 1916 2601 cup of tea. He had a guest, Shaikh Hamed of the Dhafir 1914 1469 whenever I like. Mrs Furse lunched with Diana and me today - 1915 2 can I wish you? Diana and I caught ourselves wondering last night 1914 1788 Diana and I took a half holiday yesterday and walked 1915 188 The Rouen office is settled. Flora and Diana are to go there, taking 1914 1642 Diana brings us news of Scarborough, but we haven't 1914 1726 for the 3 men and dictated the letters. Meantime Diana does 1914 1554 telegram from you today. Flora has come and Diana goes back to London 1914 1629 Diana has brought me everything I could possibly want 1914 1404 but disgustingly uncomfortable. Diana is out there and Flora is 1914 1568 have to walk very warily in making suggestions. Diana is very 1914 1487 good, but I think Diana is very capable indeed. She exchanges with 1915 20 turned to it. Diana ran out, got a great ledger and proceeded to 1915 34 with the men when they came in and leaving Diana to clear up the rest 1915 25 and I began to fill in the ledger, Diana, keeping me supplied. We 1914 1245 I know it is at home. I want it sent to Dibdins to be 1918 694 tonight it's just 3 years since Dick and I parted. I can't think why 1917 2525 - he's Dick Stuart-Wortley, if that recalls him to you 1917 1099 Quite right to send the photographs to nomme Dickson - 1916 2640 Officer you know) Captain Dickson whom I particularly like, was 1916 2652 Dickson. I couldn't get further than Hammar Lake that 1916 1878 that White and Dinnington are exempted. I had a letter from Maurice 1913 782 inscription of the time of Diocletian. The inscriptions were known - 1917 2575 that evening with Col. Dixon, the Director of Local Resources; the C 1918 1671 wife of the Director of Religious Bequests (Moslem of the Moslem) 1918 1075 barrage has brought back some of the water and Diwaniyah 1918 1067 praiseworthy, if vicarious, labours. We got to Diwaniyah about 4 1918 1118 fled from Diwaniyah in a motor very early before the notables were 1918 1071 water. But it was almost devoid of inhabitants. Diwaniyah is a 1918 1086 which had reached Diwaniyah. I spent the following day there, hard at 1914 1197 Harold Dixon at Northallerton and travelled with him. He had 1917 832 supplies, Col. Dixon, is my faithful friend having been charged by 1917 2575 that evening with Col. Dixon, the Director of Local Resources; the C 1917 2791 Diyalah bringing in donkey loads of brushwood to sell 1917 2795 lap of luxury, those mean tribes on the Diyalah river, but with prices 1917 2807 morning out on the Diyalah road - road, I call it, but it's just 1917 2790 in the desert, out on the Diyalah road, where I met Arabs from teh 1917 2450 and olive groves on the Diyalah. I looked at my camping ground near a 1918 1515 the Diyalah. That's the next task when I can get at it 1918 3169 the Diyarbakir. A very nice old General, namens Austin is in 1916 1372 c. The Russians have taken Mosul and entered Diyarbekr where they 1918 2412 Grand Duke Dmitri who came for 2 nights and has stopped a year. He 1916 1683 Van Esses and we all sit on the roof talking. Mr Dobbs 1916 1964 the river with Mr Dobbs (but he leaves, alas, this week) or with 1916 768 be very grateful. I also saw Mr Dobbs - do you remember him? he is a 1916 799 Mr Dobbs also is a great standby. I go walking with him 1916 1903 a long time - and Mr Dobbs goes in a fortnight or so. I've told him 1916 1839 down under it. And after Mr Dobbs goes there'll be no one capable of 1917 2264 at war and I can't get home I shall go to Mr Dobbs in 1917 1994 perhaps to Mr Dobbs in Baluchistan if he'll have me. But it's too 1918 684 Dobbs in Baluchistan, but you and he between you must 1916 1822 gone, Mr Dobbs is going on leave, Mrs van Ess, who has been ill 1916 2094 Dobbs is gone and the Van Esses are away I haven't 1916 1840 taking his place. I'm going to send Mr Dobbs to you. I don't think 1916 1967 acquaintances but no friends, except Mr Dobbs who is going, and Gen 1916 1029 very little to tell. My friend Mr Dobbs, the Revenue Commissioner 1917 1283 female friend is the Mother Superior of the Dominican 1913 154 Jerusalem Dominicans on the desert borders where I'm going - not 1918 782 the Prior of the Dominicans, the Mother Superior and representatives 1916 45 long and very interesting letters from Domnul and an invitation from 1916 212 My chiefs here approved, I cabled to Domnul and received from him an 1916 398 there. In the afternoon Domnul and I motored with the Maxwells - he 1916 232 shall find Domnul at Delhi which will make everything easy 1914 1187 hope he is better. I wrote to him yesterday. Is Domnul coming to 1916 133 the idea and if Domnul gives me any further encouragement I think I 1915 840 Sir Henry has just had a letter from Domnul giving me a tremendous 1916 131 from Domnul in reply to a cable I sent him saying I might 1918 2514 comforting letter from Domnul in which he says that this winter we 1916 989 write to Domnul in Bombay for some cotton skirts and some shirts 1915 526 Domnul is back but I haven't sen him nor heard from him 1917 2436 the Govt. but Lord! who else is there? Give Domnul news 1916 386 in dust on an icy cold morning, there was Domnul on the platform and a 1915 426 BoulogneDearest Father, Domnul says a letter posted 1918 3010 would you please let Domnul see it and Milly - I promised to send it 1917 1571 Domnul sent me some most interesting letters from 1918 3017 So much for Col Yate. You might tell Domnul this - indeed perhaps you 1914 1265 telegraphed that I was coming, ask Domnul to dinner? Also will you 1916 303 Karachi on the 6th and I'm cabling to Domnul to let him know. It's an 1914 311 p.c. to Domnul to say I am all right - Public Service 1916 960 I have rather despairing letters from Domnul who sees no end to his 1918 3062 the East. Domnul will like to hear that we are doing this, for he 1917 134 Domnul writes me the most gloomy letters about the 1916 208 Lord H's message through Domnul I suggested that it might be a good 1916 273 I'm looking forward to seeing Domnul. Anyhow I think I ought to go 1915 586 Domnul. I feel very unhappy about Elsa. My letter to 1918 2835 You might please send this letter to Domnul. I wrote last mail to 1916 361 I shall be so glad to see Domnul. It's rather lonely wandering about 1916 607 Domnul. It's the strangest assembly, our own Englishmen 1915 293 Boyed, so we have had quite the social movement. Domnul's 1916 534 Domnul's affairs are not very satisfactory. He is going 1916 107 vague; I shall wait for Domnul's answer to my letters before I decide 1914 1789 in frosty sun to where we met Major Armstrong, Domnul's friend. He 1915 292 last night Major Armstrong, Domnul's friend, dined with us (charming 1916 1948 thing. You're too good to play the part of Don Quixote you know - 1915 931 Next morning I came up here. At Ismailia Donald Davidson got into my 1916 1122 Donald Davidson has come down wounded. He had a very 1917 1100 how clever of Dorothy to find them. I really must have another copy 1915 435 Lilian Douglas Pennant in my office now. I like her very much 1915 415 many to recover even so. Miss Douglas Pennant, who is working in my 1914 1560 brought over to fill Col. Dimcombe's place, Mr Dove 1915 285 secretary - not so effective in his job as Mr Dove 1914 1490 work with. Their names are Durell, Waterhouse, Dove and Young. Yes 1915 284 Dove has gone for a fortnight's holiday and in his 1915 432 to one Mr Dove who has been summoned hastily by Lord Robert to 1914 1562 I don't think either of them very good. Mr Dove writes us 1914 1637 with I hope. The man from the Round Table, Mr Dove, a funny 1915 87 Dove, to dinner to meet her and spent a sociable 1914 36 health from Dr Mackinnon. And do you know I really believe that 1914 105 of Namrud, the man who helped me into the Jebel Druze in 1905 1913 769 entered I found a Druze who greeted me with the utmost cordiality and 1913 604 to get one of these Jebel Druze Arabs as a companion and failed - now 1913 603 Mountain, the Jebel Druze, with flocks. I told you we tried in Dumair 1913 272 not quite certain yet whether I shall go to the Druzes or to the 1913 452 of Arabs and Druzes, all armed to the teeth and very swell, whom the 1915 48 take some parcels to the doctors in the Duchess of Westminster's 1918 2909 Duke suffers from the drawbacks of being a Grand Duke - 1915 599 We are very comfortable at Norfolk House. The Duke is going to 1918 2895 told you we packed the Marlings and the Grand Duke off to Najaf and 1918 2909 the poor Grand Duke suffers from the drawbacks of being a Grand Duke 1918 2412 Grand Duke Dmitri who came for 2 nights and has stopped a 1918 2798 the Marlings have arrived, inclusif the Grand Duke. They arrived 1918 2800 caught the influenza - except the Grand Duke. This was rather an 1918 2443 being Lady Marling and me, the Grand Duke, Gen Wanchope and a Mr 1915 542 for want of space, even with all the Duke's first floor 1918 2596 I consider that you both deserve to be made Dukes goes 1918 2704 be entertaining Royal Dukes, as you do. Ever dearest your very 1914 968 half an hour out of Feluja in the desert by some Dulaim 1918 755 my travelling companions of 1914, an Arab of the Dulaim 1918 1756 Dulaim shaikhs and I worked hard at the analysis of the 1914 972 Euphrates, where lives the chief shaikh of the Dulaim. I went 1918 1715 Shaikh of the Dulaim, before crossing the Syrian desert on my way 1913 603 Jebel Druze, with flocks. I told you we tried in Dumair 1913 557 with us - we fetched him from Dumair - to stand security for us if we 1914 1064 a day. On the 30th we came down to Dumair and it being early, went on 1913 507 about an hour or more S. of Dumair and it was as well we did so, for 1913 521 endless. We sent to Dumair for firewood for the men, chopped straw 1914 1057 Dumair to Palmyra. Only 2 of the milestones were 1913 531 irrigation canals of the Dumairi husbandry - a horrible business, with 1916 257 us tonight - Neill Malcolm, Col. Duncombe and the Claytons. General 1914 1560 whom Mr Malcolm brought over to fill Col. Duncombe's place, Mr Dove 1914 1520 busy day and I'm just going out to dine with the Duncombes 1914 1478 Now I'm going to have a talk with the Bill Duncombes who are leaving 1915 392 on her way to a hospital at Dunkirk. We went after dinner to see an 1918 2483 lunching and dining with Gen. Dunsterville who is in command there 1918 2385 Dunsterville who is the commander in Persia, drove in fro 1918 2838 desperate adventure. General Dunstervulle is now in Baghdad but I 1916 2721 Durbar of Arab chiefs at Kuwait and Ibn Sa'ud (newly 1918 2726 We have had a tremendous function this week - a Durbar of Shaikhs held 1918 2731 had been selected. The Durbar was held in the public gardens and all 1914 1797 with Mr Durell - one of our staff. He invited us all to dine at 1915 44 half holiday. Mr Durell lent us the office motor and we drove out to 1915 189 of it in alternate fortnights. I love my dear Mr Durell who 1914 1557 3 men who do our enquiries. First Mr Durell who is very nice and very 1914 1490 work with. Their names are Durell, Waterhouse, Dove and Young. Yes 1913 109 when they leave today. They have interests in Durham coal - they are 1916 2281 think. Surely our Dean of Durham was rather foolish about the Somme 1913 783 Dussaud was here 10 years ago - but I always hoped that 1914 1129 Armenian vilayets, a Dutch man and a Norwegian. Turkey will be a 1914 1130 Babel of international advisers! The Dutchman and his wife were nice 1918 1943 shoemaker has stretched the top boots Dutton sent me which were too 1918 1941 white shoes from Dutton. The latter were particularly desirable for 1916 1518 breakfast came Captain Eadie and we worked at tribes till 5, with an 1918 1552 with me. Major Eadie came in to see me today - he's now at Hit- and 1916 1512 had come up principally to see a man called Eadie who knows more about 1918 67 Major Eadie, a friend of Nasiriyah days, dined with Major 1918 1735 gossiping with the Intelligence Officer, Major Eadie, an 1918 1551 Officer, my friend Major Eadie, on the strength of his acquaintance 1916 2612 I went round to see my friend the I.O., Captain Eadie, with whom I had 1918 1741 now in Major Eadie's service. Major E., Captain Y. and I all dined 1917 2217 you mind telling Smith and Sons and the Near East 1917 1721 keep in mind the ineradicable habit of the East - for 1917 557 domination in the Near East - Berlin - Baghdad and all the rest 1917 677 rather be in the East among surroundings which are a perpetual 1915 842 things work out in the Near East and whether there will not be more 1917 1716 satisfaction. Words in the East are just words - signifying nothing 1918 1267 carpets is the simplicity and dignity of the East at its 1916 353 order to serve. They's none of them been in the East before 1917 540 the whole I like the East better than the West as long as there's work 1914 923 of carriage - it was the old East meeting the newest West and going 1916 2435 way when I can't help much in any other. The East needs a lot of 1913 680 amazing thoug it is to find one so far East of the frontiers of 1915 71 aromatic East pervading the whole. They have no women in the 1917 1710 But you know the more familiar one is with the East the more one must 1916 2119 Near East through the Arab Bureau. I've come into pretty 1917 3007 It's seldom that a breath of the East I used to know creeps in among 1913 363 into the East. All my former friends come and see me and who 1918 3062 the East. Domnul will like to hear that we are doing this 1913 229 dropping back into the East. Oh my East! my cab driver yesterday 1916 207 I daresay we don't realize how it looks from the East. When I got 1913 229 dropping back into the East. Oh my East! my cab driver yesterday 1918 512 winter colour. I never weary of the East, just as I never feel it to 1918 699 I go home or whether I stay here in the East, or what happens. And 1916 235 for the Near East, which shall endure after the war is over - it 1917 1348 East? It has become to me more than a second home now 1916 2903 intend to pay any more till Easter. I would much rather they were 1917 2173 collapse of their Near Eastern policy is perhaps the worst thing that 1918 2388 Hamadan is Ecbatana? The Mac Murray's house is a paradise, standing 1917 2302 The two pages of your Economist article are excellent and I'm deeply 1916 1051 Economist. I fear the latter is nothing short of the trut 1915 822 Esneh in the morning and saw the temple, and to Edfu just after dark 1917 3057 them. Ever you very devoted daughter Gertrude. Edward 1918 2004 L. of C. was up here - his wife is a sister of Edward 1916 15 MacMahons, Lord Edward and I. A wonderful place it is. Finally we 1915 803 younger Gordon brother, all very pleasant. Lord Edward is 1916 20 them. Next day Lord Edward left to our great sorrow. Sir Henry had 1915 810 of an hour. When they only talk Arabic Lord Edward passes 1915 802 Lord Edward Cecil, Capt. Gordon, who is Sir Henry's aide de 1915 85 Theresa Buxton to dine - she is a daughter of Edward North, a large 1917 1289 and talking to a darling old General called Edwardes. I 1916 1557 political oficer, Mr Edwards, whom I had already met in Basrah - quite 1917 1636 A mutilated Reuter says (apparently) that Edwin has gone to the India 1913 54 had a great triumph on Monday. I got Edwin Montagu to lunch to meet 1917 1821 state, concerning which I refer you to Edwin, to whom I 1918 413 high figure. I rather fear that my friend Thomas Effendi (he's an 1918 1097 Government, and Salih Effendi (my host) until I could have wept with 1917 1702 for a long time talking to Abdul Rahman Effendi, the head of the 1917 2556 so I arranged to go luxuriously with him. Mrs Egan is also 1917 2529 journalist lady, Mrs Egan, who was staying with him. Lord knows what 1917 1171 me which I send to the Eguptian papers, as well as two or three other 1915 767 in the thing I couldn't have refused to go when Egypt 1913 376 woman. She was born and brought up in Egypt - her parents were Turks 1913 53 theis world. I'm going to stay with them in Egypt - some time. And I 1917 1070 from Egypt - the greatest pleasure it is to have him and he 1916 578 Murphy there before I return to Egypt - whenever that may be. My last 1916 1166 George Lloyd is on his way here from Egypt - Sir Percy has asked for 1917 1332 Baghdad - he was on my ship when I went out to Egypt a year and a half 1915 501 settled yet! Capt. Hall has telegraphed to Egypt about me 1913 222 is very interesting - the strangest mixture of Egypt and 1916 570 covered twice over by Egypt and by India. That was most profitable 1916 1655 deeply interesting, and one up to Egypt and my beloved chiefs there 1916 1161 I am now going to do all the liason work between Egypt and Basrah 1918 2121 he brings helpful news from London Egypt and Syria. We are kept far 1916 432 I'm going to send a telegram in cypher to Egypt asking 1913 104 has just had an operation and they have come to Egypt for 6 1917 2564 but I think I should have heard from Egypt if anything had happened to 1916 762 having washing clothes and I should need them in Egypt if I did not 1918 3184 to come as far as Baghdad, you might meet me in Egypt in 1916 1159 susceptibilities) and got a move on. Egypt is much 1916 1269 with regard to the correspondence with Egypt is not yet definitely 1916 2979 up to see him last winter if I had been in Egypt longer 1914 1358 away, the Indian troops - send them to guard Egypt or 1916 200 and Egypt over the Arab question which entails a serious 1916 2972 I'm glad of the change in Egypt though I personally regret the 1916 1232 between Mesop. and Egypt to bridge and I hope I am going to be the 1916 826 anywhere. They are fussing in Egypt to know how long I'm going to 1916 1073 Egypt to thrash out, in the face of strenuous 1916 1221 they will let me - I might be recalled to Egypt where they are fussing 1915 759 that when I reach Egypt I shall find they have no job that will occupy 1916 884 elsewhere - back to Egypt I suppose it would be 1915 762 Admiralty to see if they have any work for me in Egypt. As for 1916 165 sent me a lot of things from Egypt. By the way they have been very 1917 984 arrival of Mr Storrs from Egypt. He's here for a fortnight. He 1918 3297 of meeting me in Egypt. I will telegraph anything that is settled as 1917 1084 deal better by the publicity stuff I gather for Egypt. I'm 1917 2210 very kind to me in Egypt. Mother's account of the Summer Garden - I 1917 1274 with him is that I knew his brother in law in Egypt. We 1916 894 officer from Egypt. We have had great talks and made vast schemes 1916 1733 days and will shortly, I fear, return to Egypt. We ride together in 1916 983 the raw material here, which one is not in Egypt, and it is 1916 778 Turks. We had the same problem in Egypt, but not so acute since there 1917 664 call it making - in Egypt, which is very dirty from much wear. One 1918 1905 brilliant young Italian, born in Egypt, with an amazing gift of 1916 2833 disease here, bless him. Egypt's always putting on quarantines - it's 1913 112 I have also made acquaintance with an Anglo Egyptian 1913 247 in the Egyptian irrigation service. Also a Mr Bray and his wife 1916 1248 each other. But if I become the Egyptian link I shall probably go 1915 598 day because of the Egyptian mail 1917 2407 round. And I like having these Egyptians - Sudanese, rather. Captain 1915 838 wind, which the Egyptians prayed that they might still feel after they 1916 1722 well and that it will be satisfactory to the Egyptians. There's no 1917 1975 enchanted Elena and Victoria Cholmondeley will be! It made me 1913 63 deny it! I have made great friends with the Elgars and go to 1915 929 Col. Elgood and had an interesting talk with him. Capt W 1914 1266 please tell Ellen to send me an ABC for this month at once. Their 1915 884 also a general called Ellison whom I liked. He had found the 1915 81 Lord Elphinstone passed through this week on his way home. He 1916 877 bless him. Letters are a great joy. I wonder if Elsa 1917 1394 more fully with you. I had a darling letter from Elsa 1916 1351 disappointing about Elsa - is it all to begin over again? I fear from 1915 659 I hope Elsa and her children are none the worse for the 1914 1321 any contributions and then tell Elsa and me what our shar comes to 1918 211 is better. I've a delightful letter from Elsa and one from Mary, both 1914 1324 communicate with Elsa and send the cheque myself. G 1914 1422 I had a very nice evening with Elsa and Herbert who were both most 1914 1316 to have the whole lot for nearly 3 weeks. Elsa and I are prepared to 1914 1301 kind gift - as much as you like of it. Elsa and I will 1914 945 I have written to Hugo, Elsa and Moll from whom I had delightful 1916 2282 they sound wonderful. The cheering reports about Elsa are 1916 2873 but not to Elsa as I expect she will not be told. You don't tell 1916 1623 of any kind comes. It's very disappointing about Elsa but I 1914 1089 remember! Bless Elsa for her letters. I'll write to her 1916 2718 isn't it. What a world we live in! The news of Elsa is 1914 1208 sent abroad as long as there was that danger. Elsa is coming to see 1915 502 Elsa is staying in bed. I don't think she is any the 1912 6 and that Elsa is well. I went to see Sylvia this afternoon and 1914 1190 suppose. Thank you both for your letters, Elsa likewise, bless her 1918 2789 Letters from Elsa of July 17 and from Moll of Aug 1 are all 1913 16 I hope you went with Elsa to buy the lellow ball. Wasn't it nice when 1914 1216 Elsa will give the 500 mittens so that's all right 1917 1322 short of ridiculous. I hope Elsa won't be any the worse for it. Do 1918 3060 can't find time to correct the, perhaps Moll or Elsa would. It's 1913 17 they turned up! Tell Elsa I was so pleased to see her and her family 1916 2180 - You give me ratehr disquieting news about Elsa. I 1914 1074 you and Father and two from Elsa. I can't understand why you did not 1914 1411 I'm dining with Elsa. I leave at 2 on Monday afternoon 1916 2479 good account of Elsa. I love to think of Mother's addressing 1915 799 and what news there is of Elsa. My dear love to you all. I wish, I 1915 586 Domnul. I feel very unhappy about Elsa. My letter to her was only to 1918 1963 news of them. And how I rejoice about Elsa! But I find myself sadly 1916 2067 of it. I feel rather anxious about Elsa; your last news is not at all 1918 2254 give them to Elsa? perhaps she would like them for herself or the 1915 522 Milly and I watched the raid from Elsa's balcony. We saw nothing but 1918 1433 It's wonderfully cheering to hear of Elsa's being so well but it 1917 2009 Mother's of July 11 and Elsa's of July 6 with an enchanting enclosure 1914 1207 nervous about a raid on Elswick and he did not think they would be 1918 2381 lies at the foot of Mount Elvend and its gardens and cornfields 1916 803 long time at the Embassy at C'ple. We walked right out of the palm 1913 127 to have a London passport vised at the Turkish Embassy for future 1914 1136 15 May (1914) [British] Embassy Constantinople. Dearest Mother, I ought to have 1918 3101 that the Emperor has fled. What a drama, good Heavens! We hve had 1917 2600 N.E. of Ctesiphon, the Emperor Julian, and "praised the almighty God 1918 2415 and was exiled by the Emperor, whose cousin he is. He is about 23 1917 1783 send me the Syrian architec. book nor yet the Encyclopedia livraison 1915 558 of my imagination. I have asked the Enfields but they say they 1915 705 passports and permits from England 1917 544 Maurice still in England 1917 1674 England 1918 2250 out form England 1917 1120 think it warm in England - it's 90 to 100, but that is nothing here 1914 1189 delighted to hear that Florence will be in England - not for long I 1918 672 on a hasty mission and will probably only be in England a few 1918 2997 Walter had a wife in England and a boy at Eton, about both of whom he 1916 2046 I rejoice in the thought that M. is still in England and am glad to 1917 1882 R.F.C. and had just completed his training in England and gone to 1918 219 malady. I hear that they have left for England and long for news of 1918 1173 than a month in England as the journey usually takes 6 weeks and I 1918 3004 in England before the end of hte year. Oh dear, I'm so 1917 1770 England for a month and return in Sept - But who knows 1915 288 their way to England for a week's leave, and dined with us. We sat 1917 214 year since I left England for advice and help, and got them always in 1913 148 out of rainy foggy England into this sun. Doesn't Father wish he were 1918 667 hedgehog too, I think. The one drawback of England is that I don't 1916 2263 kind of thing I like. Tell him I left England last November and have 1918 3317 and Kurdish. I'm told they fetch any price in England now 1917 120 She is in England now with the children. He is deeply interested 1915 185 see him when he returns to England on Thursday. I shall tell him to 1916 1261 England to come and see you. He was out here for the W.O 1917 706 India and when he gets back to England towards the end of May he is 1918 1317 England I shall go on leave to Baluchistan. Your ever 1918 515 country. And if my family were not in England I should have no wish 1914 1437 for a few days' leave in England. All the officers of the 1st 1917 344 England. Ever dearest your very affectionate daughter 1918 2990 month ago and passed through here on her way to England. I 1913 156 it. It hadn't reached me before I left England. I ought to know what 1918 1309 the point of getting to England. If I can concoct a suitable telegram 1918 341 by asking who was king of England. One student of history (aged about 1918 985 you in England. The great battle comes to us only in confused 1917 2510 perplexities and the worries that assail you in England, and then the 1917 1351 absurdly overestimated by my chiefs here and in England, by my 1917 1914 this week has brought papers but no letters from England, for 1918 2100 Frank Balfour has gone on leave to England, he much needs a rest. I 1915 236 isn't out. No matter how boring it is for him in England, the 1918 656 England, with Palestine on the way, is another idea, but 1918 627 don't have so much green here as in England, you revel for more in 1916 2023 paratyphoid and was sent to England, General Money. The latter was a 1914 1780 about the Bank of England? Could you ask my Lord Cunliffe? It's a 1915 74 these Indian medical people. They don't know the English 1916 1370 them so that only 3 escaped and fled to the English 1917 433 tomorrow which ought to bring me 3 weeks' of English 1917 2820 like all C'ple Jews. The children learn French, English 1917 1788 hospital in Mosul which was visited by an English 1918 944 upholder of the great and Just Govt of the English 1918 2856 but the innocent village sent in a protest, in English 1917 2926 - Heaven forgive me for writing such horrible English - and I rode her 1917 2947 as an English aeroplane to show we were near and about to free 1915 62 out and were received with open arms by English and Indian doctors 1915 52 presently met two huge English army transport traction engines. They 1918 490 English country houses, and the owners, stalwart men 1917 2821 Hebrew and Arabic. The English is not a very great success; they 1918 3025 English language is spoken." So my Parent was a success 1918 1978 deadliest ......- an English lesson, as dull as the lesson itself and 1916 1368 a. There are no Russians at all an dit is all English lies 1916 175 this time. The English mail has missed this week. The last news I've 1918 2651 I understand there's been no English mail here for 5 weeks, nor does 1917 388 English of the funniest kind and was himself the best of 1916 1532 officer, and an English speaking French monk, dressed in full khaki 1918 645 part of English surroundings. It's a curious sense to have two 1917 2826 English too difficult. For the purposes of interchange 1916 2380 the world. Also the English version of Koldewey's Babylon - the 1917 2221 know English very imperfectly complete accuracy is scarcely 1918 2844 trade in the bazaar, the writing of petitions in English. I 1918 2843 A certain number of our petitions come to us in English. It's a 1918 2753 and you could see the difference with the English. No Turkish 1917 463 me Steingass, Arabic - English, and Salmone ditto, both in a shelf on 1918 2947 from erotic Persian poetry, in doggerel English, with 1915 59 After some talk with an Englishman who appeared in the doorway, our 1917 831 man, Shammo has engaged me a cook, and the Englishman who runs all the 1916 2571 but it didn't matter for he was an Englishman. So we strolled out 1916 607 Domnul. It's the strangest assembly, our own Englishmen and then a 1918 1029 Englishmen left me and I went on alone with my servants a 1916 705 rather an electric atmosphere. A rumour that Enver has been wounded 1916 866 Eric for at least he will be kept at home for a time 1917 1187 have asked for Mr Baker and for Ernest R and Sir P is much bitten 1912 8 experience. I doubt whether anyone but Ernest Richmond 1917 1089 architects and I've asked for Mr Baker and Ernest Richmond 1916 395 do and then went up to the house to lunch - Lord Errington had come to 1914 900 Residency and got my letters. The Resident, Col. Erskine is new 1916 552 Gertrude We have just heard of the fall of Erzerum - a bright spot in 1915 822 Esneh in the morning and saw the temple, and to Edfu 1916 1969 I feel him a stand by. I miss Mrs Van Ess - he too is going away for 1916 1902 van Ess has also gone to India for 2 months - she has 1916 765 Van Ess. She is a particularly nice and interesting 1916 1407 nothing but men. My great standby is Mrs Van Ess, the 1916 1822 gone, Mr Dobbs is going on leave, Mrs van Ess, who has been ill for 1916 1683 canal to the Van Esses and we all sit on the roof talking. Mr Dobbs 1916 2094 Dobbs is gone and the Van Esses are away I haven't many people to 1914 1493 tomorrow. Ethel Bonham has taken her brother home. He has had a 1916 2202 we had a long talk. He is very agreeable, was at Eton with George 1918 2997 Walter had a wife in England and a boy at Eton, about both of whom he 1916 2685 towards one o'clock and at the opening of the Euphrates 1917 3020 up again. Perhaps a fortnight's absence on the Euphrates 1917 2904 goes on apace. We are taking hold of the Euphrates 1918 1023 The Hillah branch rejoins the western branch of Euphrates 1918 954 yuo before that the landowning sayids of the Euphrates 1918 477 air. After Xmas I went away for a fortnight down Euphrates 1918 1514 you that I know a great deal about the Euphrates - and nothing about 1918 25 out. We finally reached the Euphrates about 3 o'clock; it looked 1918 345 I want to go down Euphrates again before the heat comes to complete 1918 764 tomorrow down Euphrates again to gather up the remaining threads of 1916 1456 up the Euphrates all morning. It is the most curious sight. The 1918 1368 and we returned to Hillah down the exquisite Euphrates and 1918 1182 We have had a great coup up the Euphrates and annihilated the Turks 1918 1008 Euphrates and destroyed wholly the forces against us on 1914 276 They raid all across to the Euphrates and have a resounding name for 1918 962 immensely interesting seeing this bit of the Euphrates and making 1918 1375 6 and walked for an hour along Euphrates bank - the beloved river - 1918 40 of ground where the two big channels of the Euphrates bifurcate. A 1916 1322 up the Shatt al Arab and turned into the new Euphrates channel 1918 851 Euphrates channel - a vision of budding willows and fig 1918 1073 almost went out of existence when the Euphrates chose to flow down the 1918 1058 Euphrates diminished. About noon we reached the encampmen 1916 1005 under water and mud - Euphrates floods - till we reached the high edge 1917 2907 puzzling over Euphrates geography and writing a sketch of it as best I 1917 2890 for the last week working out an account of Euphrates geography - it's 1918 1511 work on Euphrates geography and tribes which has given 1918 1015 I left. I came up the Hillah branch of the Euphrates in a 1916 1523 miles up the Euphrates in a gun boat - Flies we call them, for they 1918 2059 the ..th Brigade on the Euphrates near Rammadi, stayed a night with 1918 484 Euphrates poplar and the fine tracery of bare willow 1917 935 who came in from the other side of Euphrates to bring me a horse. I 1917 236 of shaikhs from the Euphrates to present their respects to him and 1916 2513 Euphrates to Madiman to see the shaikh there who was too 1916 2609 amusing to be back in the nice clean little Euphrates town with its 1917 1484 - and I'm busy with the huge confusion of the Euphrates tribes which I 1917 1651 an attack on a small Turkish position on the Euphrates was ordered 1917 2980 going down Euphrates way myself next week to learn about geography 1917 2762 to the Euphrates whence he has not yet returned, so I hadn't tim 1916 2596 Euphrates which runs into the town up to the walled squar 1918 2851 There were some very bad people on the Euphrates who made the lives of 1918 1135 away up Euphrates with the advance. I wish I were with it. I 1916 1452 was asleep) and went straight on up the Euphrates. General McMann had 1918 2069 with the Queen's and to bed on the very lip of Euphrates. I slept too 1916 1473 pulled her off at dawn. Then we went on into the Euphrates. It was 1918 90 town on the Hindiyah branch of the Euphrates. It was a delicious day 1918 873 my way as best maybe up the Hillah channel of Euphrates. So that I 1918 20 Euphrates. We spun over the first 3 quarters of the road 1916 1556 the Euphrates, and spent 24 hours there. There is a very 1914 952 I drove out from Baghdad to Feluja, on the Euphrates, having 1916 1580 Yesterday we came down the Euphrates, stopping at several floating 1914 972 Euphrates, where lives the chief shaikh of the Dulaim. I 1916 1460 side of thebroad channel of the Euphrates, where there are not palms 1918 1902 all the clerks, British N.C.O.s, capital men, Eurasians 1916 290 time for thought! It's an excellent ship, the Euripides 1916 299 <1 February (1916)>SS Euripides. Dearest Mother, I hear I can post 1917 332 of very different things - what's happening in Europe and 1917 697 develop satisfactorily in Europe and in the Mediterranean. The 1918 256 the standard of vitality is much higher than in Europe; the 1918 1248 little cathedral town in Europe, and indeed reminds me always of a 1913 70 situation in Europe, that it will throw Italy into making the Triple 1916 609 exquisite in silk petticoats) some in ordinary European clothes 1918 323 events. The European news is terribly bad and I see no prospect of an 1918 2176 Nice people. The European news looks so much better that it's 1916 2188 horrible European things and almost equally horrible Oriental, the 1916 2505 devour you. Years of prosperous won't pay for a European war and 1916 2965 a great beam of hope. The Central European Powers must be nearer the 1917 2350 washed out European. And one forgets at once how infernal it was. I 1914 579 be to these people who have never seen a European, it is remarkable 1913 510 European, you can guess what it is like. I had to show 1918 2636 as quickly as it came. I've scarcely seen any Europeans 1916 2883 whenever I like. The daughter is engaged to an Evans 1918 774 Capt. Carey Evans (of whom I told you before, he's civil doctor in 1918 244 Hospital with the Municipal doctor, Capt. Carey Evans - he is a 1918 1769 Carey Evans, Ll. George's son in law, is very clever with 1917 2996 Major Carey Evans, Lloyd George's son in law, and very competent 1918 3321 Last Sunday I had a delicious day out, with Evelyn Howell 1918 1442 Ws were charming to everybody. To my great joy Evelyn Howell came 1914 1353 over it. We have a man in here tonight, Crum Ewing 1915 22 hours off, from 2 to 4 and dined with Mr Crum Ewing who has come out 1912 20 however is optimistic though furious with His Ex. I 1916 1650 making me part of I.E.F. "D", the Indian Expeditionary Force "D", and 1916 2454 of Hillprecht's Explorations in Bible Lands - no, I'll write to 1913 130 you would telephone to Sir Eyre or to Willie if he is back, at the 1917 23 wilderness from wilderness. We passed Ezra's Tomb and its clump of 1915 321 - I'll just see how things work out. We had Fabian Ware and 1914 1743 made. But the classification for Fabian Ware at the front is 1915 127 the Fabian Ware book to be corrected and revised in an hour 1915 652 letters. Fabian Ware has been in today and gives a discouraging 1915 306 chiefs, and the Fabian Ware people declare loudly that they will work 1915 38 what is more, I hope the Fabian Ware people will realize that are 1915 104 may imagine. I had a long talk with Mr Fabian Ware tonight - a poseur 1914 1740 all to be kept up to date. As also the books of Fabian Ware's 1915 6 working with Fabian Ware's unit at the front. It has been arranged - 1917 1525 While Fahad has been here waiting for his treaty to be 1917 1528 absence. We've beaten them. Fahad stopped a Syrian caravan last week 1917 1520 We got our treaty settled with my friend Fahad Beg of the 'Anazeh and 1918 46 the desert with the Arabs, my very own Arabs, Fahad Beg's tribe, but I 1917 1205 He is a delightful creature. I told you about Fahad Bey didn't I - Mr 1918 66 What a welcome Fahad Bey would give me! He's about 2 days away 1917 1137 in our circles is the arrival of Fahad Bey, paramount shaikh of the 1914 993 the great shaikh of all these eastern 'Anazeh, Fahd 1914 1007 the middle of the day which I stopped to plan. Fahd told me that 1914 1002 all night and yesterday, when I left Fahd, a 1918 1198 Faik Beg budding orange trees. He appeared to be much 1918 1221 Bullard and I rode back from our tea party with Faik Bey against a 1918 2159 Baghdad, to see my friend Faiq Beg, some ten miles up river. We sat 1914 506 also two men of the Faqir, another tribe whom we may meet. They are 1915 186 see if, by chance, Father is there. I feel sure Father 1915 581 prisoners, as I told Father 1916 1188 when you wrote you were ill in bed (Ap 6) and Father 1916 1789 about the photograph I've already answered to Father 1916 2862 reader of Commonsense and I'm inclined to wish Father 1918 2507 give up the idea of coming home this year and if Father 1918 2584 next week. I think a great deal of you and Father 1918 1708 I do hope Jones is better. He was very ill when Father 1916 25 dam. I longed for Father - he would have loved to see it all. We 1916 452 I have written to Father and given him a general outline of my doings 1916 2895 to Father and I am ever your very affectionate daughter 1916 1912 for it I can't imagine. And I'm glad you Father are in with the Round 1916 176 had of you is a delightful long letter from Father dated 6 Dec all 1917 75 so out of sorts. I hope her little holiday with Father did them 1916 1049 obliged to Father for his very interesting statistics about the 1918 3020 I never thanked Father for sending me his article in the Contemp 1917 2159 thinked Father for that before bit I rather think that letter 1915 159 as we wish. I've very grateful to Father for Lord Cunliffe's letter 1915 186 ring up 95 and see if, by chance, Father is there. I feel sure Father 1918 519 decide these things before hand. Also my Father may want me to come 1916 2152 Father of course he was right to subscribe for me to 1916 1747 me of Maurice's new command and Father of his attempts to get him out 1913 364 up yesterday? Muhammad al Na'man and Abdullah Father of Camels 1914 481 Father of Goats who was found presently pasturing his 1918 2226 standby for he is the Father of Horses, you know, and my pony has got 1916 1744 May 25 and one from Father of I think the 30th - I haven't it by me - 1917 1924 going to dine with the Father of Railways on my way to the train - I 1917 1740 of the rly up the Tigris, Heaven bless it. The Father of Rlys 1917 991 the company of a Father of Tongues! We ......... away a whole 1916 1046 I am so very sorry about Sir W. Ramsay. If Father sees him again 1918 2603 it all. Father sends me the most delightful accounts of the 1916 903 any rate. Father sent me poor Mr Welsh's touching letter. I am so 1914 1297 Certainly tell Father to do what he likes with Reinach's remarks. I 1915 647 daughter Gertrude. There's no need for Father to send anything to the 1915 800 wish Father were here; it's so delicious - so beautiful and 1918 344 Father will be able to bear that story 1916 259 very delightful person. And Father will be amused to here that Walter 1916 268 Father will easily recognise the nature of th etale. He 1915 535 Father will tell you that Milly has asked if she may 1917 1037 a good colour. Father with his exquisite taste might choose them for 1918 2877 you of a letter Father wrote to me just when you were beginning to get 1915 170 Tell Father I sent the Anti Suffrage office 10 pounds out of 1916 2832 Tell Father I'm not aware of anything striking in the way of 1915 296 for you and Father. Give him my dear love please. Tiger and I are 1918 2002 Father. He is also an enthusiastic Yorkshireman and 1918 2080 Father. It's perhaps rather small beer but at any rate 1916 1879 besides the one enclosed by Father. Thank Heaven he's out of it for 1916 887 being that of March 8, with letters from you and Father, bless 1915 140 and Father, it will be a great relief to me if the Russells 1918 1133 tell you, I'm a person of great consequence, for Father's 1918 1953 as given in her signature - but it's fitter for Father's 1918 1140 things. And Father's account of his week's work is really appalling - 1918 2957 Father's correspondents) and I now write nothing but tosh 1917 2284 I am so dreadfully sorry for Bertha. Father's enclosed letter from 1917 2207 Father's last letter was written from Scotland and I'm 1915 300 but I think he would be interested by Father's letter and fully agree that the 1918 360 off for news of yuo. Also Father's very good and wise piece about 1913 276 to get letters, and to send them, through the Fathers at Madeba 1913 179 as helpful as usual and gave me letters to the Fathers of the S.J. in 1913 177 Fathers who manage the printing press and run the 1918 1975 to an entertainment at the school of the French Fathers. It lasted 1914 802 explained the whole position to Fatima and I think that the volte face 1914 746 that the whole business was the work of Fatima, but why, or how it 1914 718 Fatima, who is a very powerful person in his court, had 1914 7 The delay has had the advantage of giving Fattuh 1914 57 Thither he presently sent Fattuh also, on some imaginary insult (F 1914 157 clasped me by the hand, embraced Mohammad and Fattuh and set us 1913 498 I have been so much occupied with Fattuh and with all my arrangements 1913 287 Now Fattuh and I must go and see Muhammad and talk about 1913 412 and Fattuh are hard at it all day, making camel saddles 1914 62 himself- and sent to ask me whether I would like Fattuh back 1913 168 kind people. I sent Fattuh back to Aleppo that night to fetch some of 1913 211 to you both, darling people. Fattuh begged me to give you many 1913 485 Fattuh fell sick a week ago and we fear it is typhoid 1914 1044 of Persian I could muster, but he made no reply. Fattuh gave 1914 957 Fattuh got him and the camels of with great difficulty 1914 543 to the S.E, Jebel Irnan. When I came down Fattuh greeted me with the 1914 44 on all the luxuries Fattuh had brought from Damascus) I rode off to 1913 438 but we are plagued by a tiresome contretemps. Fattuh has an 1913 162 duly on the 21st and sent you a telegram. Fattuh met me on the ship 1913 511 everthing, and find everything myself, Fattuh not being there, who had 1914 83 better; anyhow I will try. God ordains. Fattuh observes cheerfully 1914 63 But I refused to have Fattuh routed out again, for the night was as 1913 150 Fattuh some day. He would expire with pride and joy. My 1914 499 rob us, and finally he proposed to Sa'id and Fattuh that they should 1914 34 both. Fattuh turned up yesterday morning, just arrived from 1918 194 empty, dusty little room where Fattuh used to put up my camp furniture 1918 14 what I miss is the friendly presence of my good Fattuh who smoothed 1914 477 Fattuh Masuid and I went across to the ridge and swept 1913 446 has been every day to see Fattuh. He took me the other day to call on 1914 33 about me. Besides I wanted my letters and Fattuh. Well, I've got 1917 1225 If only it were my poor Fattuh! but Heaven knows whether he is still 1916 650 looking for a servant - oh, for Fattuh!- with the kind help of the 1914 722 take the 8 best and go with Fattuh, 'Ali and Fellah to Baghdad, while 1914 150 man; I like him immensely. And finally I have Fattuh, the 1918 468 no news of Fattuh, who travelled with me for so many years, and I 1914 964 an end of him. My party therefore was Fattuh, Sayyif and Fellah(the 1914 149 Fattuh's place; he is an admirable servant and a very 1914 73 gossip in Fattuh's tent, one member of the expedition or another 1913 330 here, money to be sent to Fattuh's wife before we start and odds and 1913 490 in 3 weeks or so when I near the railway [Fattuh] may be able to oin me 1914 545 stir. Muhammad, Fellah and I went back with some food for her 1914 722 take the 8 best and go with Fattuh, 'Ali and Fellah to Baghdad, while 1914 964 him. My party therefore was Fattuh, Sayyif and Fellah(the 1914 143 come. I had Sa'id, and my negro camelherd, Fellah, a peasant, on 1914 958 consequence they had not arrived when I reached Feluja - and when 1914 968 tiny camp half an hour out of Feluja in the desert by some Dulaim 1914 954 meet me at Feluja. The day they left 'Ali made an unjustifiable 1914 952 write. I drove out from Baghdad to Feluja, on the Euphrates, having 1916 2256 casualties - I'm so sorry about Lord Feversham and Guy Dawnay - is it 1914 1694 can't. I don't visualize Harold Speed much - Figgis Watts, who 1918 1899 Financial Adviser, Major May; the peacock mostly sits wit 1913 102 daughter, Fisher is their name. The son (about 30 I suppose) is 1915 669 Fisher who comes in on Sundays. He and Milly and I were 1913 116 the Fishers a great deal better. I always hobnob with 1914 1182 Fitzmaurice is away ill) not very interesting but we had 1917 2462 an obscure village in Flanders has been bombed. Pere Anastase, the 1915 188 The Rouen office is settled. Flora and Diana are to go there, taking 1915 132 and took his kit to the station. Finally he and Flora and I 1914 1554 telegram from you today. Flora has come and Diana goes back to London 1914 1404 uncomfortable. Diana is out there and Flora is 1914 1486 He says Harold Russell was awfully bad and Flora isn't much 1914 1402 possible facility for my journey. Also I've seen Flora just back from 1914 1488 Flora next week, for 10 days. It's a tremendous 1915 227 so nice. Flora went to Rouen today and I have got Tiger Howard 1915 192 Thursday. Flora will probably go to Rouen about Saturday or 1914 1569 good and very accurate, I think Flora won't be so quick but she ought 1914 1141 so soon. Now Flora writes from Sardis that she is coming on Sunday 1917 1571 sent me some most interesting letters from Florence describing 1912 37 Gertrude Poor Florence is contemplating black grief for the King of 1914 1189 delighted to hear that Florence will be in England - not for long I 1915 366 Florence will feel it terribly. I've just written to her 1918 2592 addrsss you on your envelope? Is is Dame Florence Bell DCIE or KCIE 1913 840 more hopeful, from Florence. Do you see a horrid letter in the Times 1918 220 them. My dear love to Florence. Yes, I asked Sir Percy to telegraph 1918 704 carry on into the future. But my poor Florence! what she 1918 690 death. I enclose a letter to Florence; will you please send it to 1914 1301 Florence's kind gift - as much as you like of it. Elsa an 1914 1798 Folkestone. It was amusing to go and dine somewhere else 1917 2568 post - no restraints affect members of the Force 1917 2569 you must make it clear that I am a member of the Force and my unit 1917 2420 in the Force have reason to be grateful and are grateful. He 1917 2847 The new regime has ordered the Force to take a holiday on Sunday 1917 2161 excite the unbounded admiration of Force I.E.F.D. I'm writing betimes 1917 1123 Physician to the Force) had arrived, I sent for him and he gave me 1915 544 ourselves) of the Foreign Office. It is the gathering in and 1915 641 gallant and competent officer. That's my ninth." Fortnum and 1916 2257 Guy? - and much sorrier still about Sir Foster - I enclose a little 1914 810 of the southern country can be travelled a la Franca. If ever I go 1916 696 I'm thankful to think that M. won't be back in France 1918 1483 time, talking about his boy and France 1918 2517 that ther were this year. And the news from France 1918 1473 son who was like a son to him, in France - a boy of 20 - and is 1916 1626 going back to France - he is probably there now - is horrible. How 1914 1504 being in France, though I don't see much of France - it's so 1915 782 wonder how you thought him. He is back by now in France - one looks 1918 1773 I also feel less anxious about France - I hope with reason. I've just 1918 1530 France and Baghdad. And then they all troop down in a 1916 246 light, but it is so much less terrible than France and I hope so much 1916 1737 concerning the offensive in France and Russian success in the E 1914 1393 Yeomanry and is waiting orders to go to France any day 1918 1697 rosy in France as they are here! We don't seem to be able to 1918 1312 anyone going on leave will be allowed to cross France but in 6 1916 1352 your report of Maurice that he may be back in France by now - I hate 1913 73 to every mad project of colonial aggrandisement France chooses 1918 1329 make plans while everything in France hangs in the balance 1916 1536 France in a way which made one realize why Verdun has 1918 1432 forgotten about France in thinking of you and Mother and Maurice 1916 1749 the great fighting in France is pure satisfaction, knowing that he is 1913 187 Catholics (of which France is the official protector in this country) 1916 1034 I'm much afraid he may be going back to France next month and the old 1916 2098 has just seen yo and to have real news from France of the doings 1918 1575 happen in France on this day, which has before been so terrible a 1916 1061 all their best generals had gone to France or Gallipoli and many of 1917 2127 has prevented his father from going to France purely out of political 1918 1262 presented as we left with tight bunches of La France roses a tiny 1917 691 are most interesting reading. The advance in France seems to be 1918 1792 France tomorrow and has offered to take a parcel for me 1916 1257 You were on yur way to France when you wrote last - I shall be much 1914 1384 beginning of the war. Lord O. went to France yesterday for a day or 1916 637 back to France yet 1916 1645 doesn't go back to France yet, but how will he like a Welsh regiment 1916 1499 a very aching heart, his only son was killed in France 4 1917 1874 reported missing in France. He got the telegram the day before 1918 1799 American army in France. He is right to go, but I'm sorry to lose 1917 2665 had in France. He says he feels better today and I've no doubt 1918 1177 ahead while this awful struggle is going on in France. I woke this 1918 606 terrific assault in France. I've also got your address at the Hordon 1918 1414 concern the battle in France. Our hospital must be open again and I 1917 1883 France. Sir Percy much wanted him to come out here, but 1918 1274 France. The first assault seems to have spent itself - 1917 1998 France. The Russian news goes from bad to worse. There 1917 2125 has 3 brothers in the American army in France. They are doing their 1914 1581 run offices in France. We are already scheming to get into closer 1918 1621 recent casualties in France. You haven't had much rest. I'm ashamed 1916 1218 yet returned to France. You will tell me, won't you, if you think I 1917 906 be over. - Oh if we were as near the end in France! It must be 1918 987 no one can be still alive in France, on either side but one can no 1914 1504 amusing being in France, though I don't see much of France - it's so 1913 72 make an offensive and defensive alliance with France, which would bind 1918 3111 grapple with it adequately. The Franco-British Declaration (published 1917 574 Frank gave her. Can't Mother sign the blessed papers 1917 2212 another enterprize. And Uncle Frank on top of all! he does take up 1918 1997 time. This evening when General Stuart Wortley, Frank Balfour 1918 2120 Frank Balfour arrived this morning - delightful to 1918 2100 Frank Balfour has gone on leave to England, he much 1918 1989 wartime. Frank Balfour has just come up. He is being shifted 1918 3322 and Frank Balfour. We sent out horses, motored a few miles 1918 352 hear about Frank Gibson; you say nothing of Hanaghan so I hope 1913 111 about Father of course, knows Frank Stobart, and realized where I came 1915 287 and a Col. Franks, a gunner on General Gough's staff, came through 1918 2402 attractive bazaars and mosques. Fred Cockerell who is A.P.M. here 1918 3014 (whom he calls Sir Frederick Marshall, his name being Sir William) and 1916 2405 but there are many Free Traders who will do Free Trade a great 1916 2392 interesting accounts of your Free Trade activities. Of course the 1916 1810 matters. But I don't think you can argue Free Trade now on its 1916 1944 As for Free Trade, you know what I think. The Question must 1916 2405 tread, but there are many Free Traders who will do Free Trade a great 1915 741 Helen Brassey has with her a Freeman Thomas boy who is going out to 1915 813 for at Luxor two of the deputation were charming French 1917 1033 it was though it only cost a pound - and old French 1918 1341 in a destroyer as likely as not. But until the French 1918 2734 with consuls and distinguished foreigners, French and 1915 655 it sufficiently. He says also that the French are appalled at our 1916 1538 the French army. At dawn they set up their tiny portable 1915 653 account of the situation. The French attack cannot be carried through 1914 1152 to escape from the horrid French boat and my cabin the size of a 1916 249 came by chance by a French boat) and I must wait for it for further 1917 2370 29 and Sep 16. Also Motehr's French book which I think excellent and 1918 610 quite without prejudice. The French books have come too - they are 1918 2749 American lady and a plump French consul. It wasn't wholly successful 1918 1249 French country town, bathed in a soothing atmosphere of 1913 183 which were all confirmed by a very old French father who 1916 2858 in the French fighting now that you are not there but I'm 1913 114 years. She is almost as dyed and painted as my French friend, and 1916 1981 it will. But as long as the French front goes well we can ficher 1917 1358 been felt much more severely on the French front where the advance 1914 1646 told me it had begun on Monday. That we and the French had 1917 2466 learned in his own tongue, he speaks and writes French like a 1918 633 a Syrian - he speaks French like a Frenchman, is a great Arabic 1916 93 French mail - we seem to get no letters but by P & O 1918 2775 a new French military attache, the Commandant Scieard, a nice 1916 1532 officer, and an English speaking French monk, dressed in full khaki 1918 632 call on Pere Leon, abbot of the French monks, and Pere Anastase who is 1916 2254 river for a week and I miss him very much. The French news is 1914 1307 I have been sorting and distributing French novels all the afternoon 1918 1227 the mud and had tea with the French nuns, darling creatures, whom I 1915 702 French who look with suspicion on anyone with a French or Belgian 1916 1537 told me that there are 60,000 French priests serving as privates in 1913 184 sitting by, and then of their anxiety lest the French should gain 1918 2690 know - dealing with the capture and escape of French soldiers 1915 729 I came back along the Quays and watched French soldiers being shipped 1918 3106 French speaking pleasant young man. Just got your 1914 1716 on account of Russia and partly because the French wanted to 1916 630 is - awfully far away, and the echoes of war in French which 1915 702 the French who look with suspicion on anyone with a French 1918 2036 Renee isn't a French woman for nothing. My roses are flowering anew 1917 1284 Convent, a charming French woman from Touraine. She comes in often to 1918 1975 to an entertainment at the school of the French Fathers. It lasted 1916 178 French. I should very much like to know what Bill's 1918 1524 French. It was an enjoyable party. A.R. used to be 1918 3234 French, but nearly. The younger men are trooping in now 1916 629 repulsed by the French, but nothing as yet about Kut. One feels - and 1917 3022 scarcely find words to talk or write in French, much less in Arabic 1917 2820 famille like all C'ple Jews. The children learn French, English 1917 2467 Frenchman. I like him none the worse for his being in 1918 633 a Syrian - he speaks French like a Frenchman, is a great Arabic 1917 2817 Hamlet you remember. The head master is a Frenchman, so far as he is 1915 357 a cleared up field first. Katia Freshfield also turned up. She is a 1915 361 Katia Freshfield has uses you see. She doesn't dust very well 1917 2738 exciting part of the Front than I! We see no war here but an 1917 1552 Your photograph of the Frosty Caneasus - do you remember the Robin 1914 1461 Yesterday, after 5, I went to see Mrs Charlie Furse at the 1914 1469 whenever I like. Mrs Furse lunched with Diana and me today - 1915 910 from Gallipoli - I think he is chief staff officer here; anyho 1916 1061 all their best generals had gone to France or Gallipoli and many of 1916 97 deal colder than I like. Yes, the retreat from Gallipoli was 1916 344 name, he was on General Birdwood's staff in Gallipoli. The other man 1917 2547 with Mr Garbett (1st Revenue Officer) and an immense party 1918 1974 was not difficult. On Wed I dined with Mr Garbett and went 1918 1981 Garbett when we got to C "It's a long long way to Z" and 1917 930 Mr Garbett. We must have a trained architect out as soon as 1915 673 then sat and listened to Sir W. Garstin and another man talking about 1916 1401 made the acquaintance of Col and Mrs Gaunt (he is Base Commandant 1916 2545 Tell Mother I loved having the N.E. Gazette with the account of the 1917 2433 deeply interested in what you say about Sir E. Geddes 1916 1967 no friends, except Mr Dobbs who is going, and Gen 1918 2344 hills, very splendid in mountain forms. I found Gen. 1918 1659 into a friend. Next night I dined with him and Gen. 1918 2230 also particularly nice, Gen. Bate 1918 1820 and I took the I.G.C. out riding and Gen. Brooking has also been here 1917 1275 a terrace jutting out into the Tigris and dear Gen. Cobbe 1917 2257 I'm going up to Samarra for a week to stay with Gen. Cobbe and is 1917 2226 will and a change is just what I want. Gen. Cobbe is a very charming 1918 2565 they will all be back next week. Gen. Cobbe is back, but I haven't 1918 3038 his share of laurels, and Gen. Cobbe who commands that Corps 1918 2483 lunching and dining with Gen. Dunsterville who is in command there 1918 1641 letters are to be sent here. Gen. Gillman (the C.G.S.) will provide 1918 2562 winter will have begun. I dined with the C.G.S. (Gen. Gillman) last 1918 2223 C.G.S., Gen. Gillman, and after I paid a long farewell visit 1917 2934 Remounts may convert her to modern inventions. Gen. Holdsworth is a 1917 1743 Gen. L. has made most of his career in India. He has 1917 2990 middle. I went to see Gen. Lubbock who has had enteric and is to be 1917 1741 dined with me last night, Gen. Lubbock, Mr Percy's brother, a very 1917 453 present success is due to the I.G.C. my friend Gen. MacMunn 1918 221 after Gen. Maude's death lest you should be alarmed about 1917 2742 on Gen. Maude's death? a good effort as they were 1918 1819 and Col. Willcox make up the party. Yesterday Gen. S.W 1918 2165 I was out with Gen. S.W. and a very charming new young man who has 1918 2155 the gaity of nations herself. On Sunday I took Gen. Stuart 1918 2228 I shall try it on Sunday when I ride with Gen. Stuart 1917 3010 I dined with Gen. Stuart Wortley, a Ladies' Dinner, the other 1918 621 here, the party being Gen. Stuart-Wortley and me. We had a very 1918 3259 good deal, generally with Gen. Stuart-Wortley who is a charming 1918 625 Yesterday afternoon I rode with Gen. Stuart-Wortley through 1918 741 ridden with Gen. Stuart-Wortley one afternoon but it was too 1918 3240 Today I went foer a long ride with Q (Gen. Stuart-Wortley) which was 1918 2472 day I left Gen. W. shooting and came down to Gulahek by myself 1918 2464 very tired of Gen. W, who is a fussy tiresome little man, but I 1918 2443 being Lady Marling and me, the Grand Duke, Gen. Wauchope and a Mr 1918 2460 Then Gen. Wauchope decided that he would like to try and 1917 2209 I'm interested to hear he met Gen. Wright - a nice creature; he was 1916 257 - Neill Malcolm, Col. Duncombe and the Claytons. General 1916 1548 thought it. Finally I left in a blaze of glory. General 1917 1951 hospital. They treat me as if I were a Major General 1917 1272 out frequently. Sir Percy and I dined with General 1917 2886 mine but also an exceeding shrewd and able man, General 1917 2334 but I've ceased to believe it. I dined with General 1917 603 deep interest. "He never said a word" replied General 1918 2384 MacMurray, and his charming wife. As I arrived General 1918 2003 that account only. What have I done this week? General 1918 1509 its exact parallel as soon as the war is over. General 1918 3072 ship. I eat, sleep, read novels and talk to the General 1918 2701 him yet. He looks rather a darling. The Remount General 1918 2711 shoes and a felt hat, just what I wanted, and General 1918 2060 the General (Costello) and lectured there. That was amusing 1917 2922 handsome Arab mare if the General (Holdsworth) consented. I met the 1916 556 General - name of Shaw. It's a short visit; I arrived 1918 1725 the General all over September's battle field - he explained 1916 2021 very delicious. We have another very nice General at G.H.Q., Cobb is 1916 2537 I've just has a telegram from the General at Nasiriyah, who is a 1917 1289 on a terrace and talking to a darling old General called Edwardes. I 1916 2613 a pleasant gossip until the General came for me and took me out 1917 2928 Dept. and see if the General could not give him a decent horse for 1917 2055 with him. He will shortly be a Brigadier General for he is 1916 2619 capable young man - and walked as usual with the General in the 1916 2626 an escort - the General insisted on it, though all is tranquil in that 1918 2019 lecture the General motored me back; it was quite cold in the desert 1916 2636 dust storm which made my evening walk with the General not so 1916 2162 General of all the hospitals looks after me. I'm ashamed 1917 2524 came out Adjutant General some 6 weeks ago. He has met you by the way 1916 2676 that we had gone and all was well. The General was as pleased as 1917 2315 You know I'm located like a Lt General when I'm ill and a better 1918 2723 letter of recommendation to the General who is at the head of Labour 1916 805 The hasty recall of General Aylmer is a sufficient comment on recent 1918 2225 week and dines with me on Sunday. General Bate has proved a great 1916 344 name, he was on General Birdwood's staff in Gallipoli. The other man 1916 2608 was warmly welcomed by General Brooking and lodged at H.Q. It was 1918 1638 day or two, to stay with General Brooking and finish tribal stuff 1916 1497 day. We dined that night with General Brooking at H.Q. I saw a great 1918 1712 5 hours and stayed there with General Brooking for whom I have a great 1918 1185 here. My little friend General Brooking is the hero of the hour 1916 1522 leading inhabitants of the town. One day General Brooking took me 35 1916 2540 Also I have some jobs to do there. And I like General Brooking. One 1918 1296 with the C.in C. and his party which included General Brooking, the 1916 1492 General Brooking, who is in command, came to greet my 1916 2588 at 8 o'clock there rolled in General Brooking's motor car and a motor 1918 2065 but pleasant after tea when General C. and I motored to the low hills 1916 678 Percy Lake, General Cawfer, General Offley Shaw and General Money 1916 2024 man I believe - I hadn't seen much of him - but General Cobb 1917 1686 General Cobb was so much delighted with them - and 1917 2056 B.G.G.S. to the 1st Corps under the charming General Cobbe 1918 2674 General Cobbe and riding with General Stuart-Wortley 1917 2092 first. I had an afternoon out this week - General Cobbe and I went to 1917 1943 fortnight, to Samarra if General Cobbe can still have me, or if not to 1917 2637 completed sectin of the line out of Baghdad. General Cobbe has 1917 2387 present. General Cobbe is chasing Turks, and with success. We're 1917 1489 where Richard is B.G.G.S. has got a copy and General Cobbe is full of 1917 2331 station, came a telegram from General Cobbe putting me off. Turks had 1917 1684 One morning before breakfast I took General Cobbe to see Daud Beg's 1917 2133 He is attached to General Cobbe who likes him 1917 2058 things and he and General Cobbe will be most happy together. They go 1917 2225 I hope to go next week if General Cobbe will have me. I expect he 1917 1898 neutral surface. General Cobbe, who commands the 1st Corps, has been 1918 2391 General D. and in the afternoon went out with General 1918 2838 desperate adventure. General Dunstervulle is now in Baghdad but I 1918 2149 aren't they. The C.G.S. General Gillman, is making all the 1916 1260 I sent a letter by General Gilman and told him when he returned to 1916 1088 day because General Gilman, sent out here by the W.O., is going 1915 287 and a Col. Franks, a gunner on General Gough's staff, came through on 1917 1557 Richard, Major Munro and I, and last night General Gunning 1917 1602 one of the big hospitals to see General Gunning, who is down with 1917 1278 interesting. Next evening I dined with General Gunning, GOC Baghdad 1917 2645 motored out to tea with General Hoskins who commands a Div., a 1916 2345 habitually to the 3rd General Hospital - fortunately it is just 1917 2330 the launch to go and dine with General Lubbock on my way to the 1917 2633 the launch to General Lubbock who sent me to the station, in his 1918 2021 the river dining with General Lubbock who fetched and returned me. On 1917 1814 General Lubbock, father of railways. He was modestly 1917 588 I have been seeing something of a very charming General Lubbock, Mr 1917 1923 my dinner almost carried to General Lubbock's hospitable board - I was 1916 2018 to feel like a person again. The I.G.C., General MacMunn 1916 2995 moments, of which there aren't many. General MacMunn is the one I 1916 2090 I rode with the I.G.C. General MacMunn who is a great ally of mine 1917 326 ground. He is staying with General MacMunn. I dined with them the 1917 600 no more riding excercise. At this General MacMunn, deep in 1918 552 and was, as I knew I should be, rather bored. General Marshal 1917 2046 day with General Marshall - he commands the 3rd Corps - a very 1917 2873 generals and A.D.C.s. General Marshall is most pleasant; we had a 1917 2776 The new regime promises well. I haven't see General Marshall since I 1917 2601 should die in the midst of glory fairly earned." General Maude 1916 2134 with lots to eat in it. General Maude, our new Army Commander, has 1916 1448 McMunn and Cowper. General McMann is a very cheerful bird - I think 1916 1398 miss a mail. I'm going up with General McMunn and various other 1916 1452 asleep) and went straight on up the Euphrates. General McMunn had 1916 1825 nearly all my circle at one stroke, but General McMunn remains and I 1916 1681 breakfast. Sometimes towards sunset General McMunn takes me out on 1916 1905 General McMunn whom I like very much and see a great 1916 1965 General McMunn, or sometimes I ride but not very often 1916 2023 paratyphoid and was sent to England, General Money. The latter was a 1916 678 Lake, General Cawfer, General Offley Shaw and General Money, and 1916 678 Percy Lake, General Cawfer, General Offley Shaw and General Money, and 1918 2000 General S.W. is a very nice companion. He's a dear and 1916 370 to Delhi when an order came for the release of General Skeen 1918 1928 activity this week. I dined on Monday with General Stuart 1918 1818 comfortable H.Q. of his when he is on the move. General Stuart 1917 2881 ride with General Stuart-Wortley which was very agreeable. I've 1917 2523 Col. Wilcox and General Stuart-Wortley, a cousin of Caroline's, who 1918 1493 I had managed - through General Stuart-Wortley - to get Mme Pasha sent 1918 1468 General Stuart-Wortley, with whom I ride pretty 1918 2674 General Cobbe and riding with General Stuart-Wortley, and I've been 1918 387 General Stuart-Wortley my pony suddenly fell flat in the 1918 1270 the rain, with General Stuart-Wortley, who is always an agreeable 1918 1657 tea with General Stuart-Wortley. On Sunday the C. in C. came to 1918 2638 yesterday, and General Stuart-Wortley, who has also been in Persia 1918 1997 first time. This evening when General Stuart-Wortley, Frank Balfour 1916 2598 our camp, picked up General Tidswell, who is in command, and made him 1916 1373 found General Townsend and set him free, and three have come 1918 2391 General D. and in the afternoon went out with General Wanchope and others from 1918 2404 General Wanchope on with me to Tehran and he too is 1917 1428 not tell you. I am looking forward to having General Wauchope back 1917 2177 General Wauchope came to tea to make the acquaintance of 1917 1071 us a world of good. Also my dear General Wauchope has been here for 3 1917 2082 My nice friend General Wauchope is back again and established here for 1918 2056 afterwards with the local General. A nice man, our L. of C., Col 1916 2603 latest desert news which I translated for the General. I hadn't met 1916 2666 riding soon after dawn with my energetic General. We went some five 1916 393 old hunting grounds and is going to speak to the General. When he 1916 2647 but man (even if he's a General) proposes and motors don't fall in 1916 2294 - and sent out under the escort of a General; we get lots of them 1916 1515 usually with the General, and got in at 7.30 to a bath and breakfast 1918 3169 the Diyarbakir. A very nice old General, namens Austin is in charge 1917 745 Surgeon General, Blenkinsop, was on board up to Amarah, but he 1917 1200 Richard's General, Cobbe is his name, I knew him before and like 1918 1745 General's aegis, next autumn. I've no idea what it is. An 1918 1722 the General's chicken-breeding establishment, where, on my 1916 1520 river in the General's launch or climbed into a crow's nest in the 1918 1731 there I stayed the night in the General's quarters. I lunched with 1916 1447 went up to Nasiriyah on a comfortable boat with Generals 1916 677 to get to my work. Today I lunched with all the Generals - Sir 1916 2543 which I have been protecting from the ravages of Generals and 1917 2044 sat under an awning and talked to all the Major Generals and felt that 1918 1984 tears but I talked to the Generals and was fairly well amused. I 1917 2395 Nearly all my friends have gone away. Major Generals and Brigadiers 1918 2563 night, but most of my Generals are away and the Commander in Chief 1917 1909 it's worse when Generals join in the game. I turned up a document the 1918 3163 I'm quite sure that I prefer Generals to Bps. Two days later I went 1918 3164 (again by trolley) with Generals Lubbock and Stuart-Wortley to 1918 2816 Generals Lubbock and Stuart-Wortley. It was a nice party 1918 2564 still on leave and Generals Stuart-Wortley and Lubbock in Persia, but 1916 2319 with the Generals. The last letter I had from you was dated Aug 30 1917 266 hand with Geoffrey Robinson who wouldn't need to be asked twice 1918 2603 sends me the most delightful accounts of the Geog 1918 1939 this mail - and some from the Geog. Soc. but on the other hand a 1918 2105 I wonder if Sir P. will bring out my Geog. Soc. medal, and perhaps 1918 1142 I also got yuor wire about the Geog. Soc's medal. It was an absurd 1913 850 from Oxford, and wrote a memorandum for the Geographical Society 1916 1022 a cousin of all those other Youngs and was with George 1916 1899 the prospect is blocked by a molehill. I found George 1916 2202 talk. He is very agreeable, was at Eton with George 1917 1227 and I fear his well known association with George 1914 1327 to send me such a handsome present, with Lloyd George and 1918 245 son in law of Mr Lloyd George and an admirable young man, capable 1916 155 people, archaeologists, Neill Malcolm, George and so on. It's quite 1918 2913 Isn't it delightful that George and Blanche are going to Bombay! I've 1916 148 G.O.C. Sir A. Murray, who is very agreeable. And George and I 1916 38 nice man whom I once met in C'ple. George and I escaped afterwards 1918 622 pleasant evening. And one afternoon Sir George and I, hearing of a 1916 2958 Cabinet looks like business if Lloyd George can keep it together. I 1916 2443 surprised that George commended my clothes - no the cotton gowns were 1916 1893 night. George has gone and I miss him bitterly. He has done 1916 1732 to do the things for yourself. George has gone up river for a few 1916 1761 immunity from all ills. George has just come back from Amarah - it 1916 1284 great joy to have George here. If we move on there will be some good 1917 2563 more like a stand and Syria is splendid. I hope George is all right 1916 1687 miss him very much. George is still here but I fear he has nearly 1916 2421 conception of economics! I am so glad George thinks I'm being useful 1918 2793 such a charming letter from Sir George to you. But as to the part of 1918 273 my best. If George turns up I'll try to get him as a Political 1916 2327 with much interest and amusement. I hope you saw George when he got 1916 1821 to be rather desperately solitary next month. George will be 1916 1791 hope indeed that Dennington Crozier and George will be let off. I 1912 12 Charlie when I came in, and George with them, but as I think they were 1916 2744 comments on ...... speech on the L. George American interview I 1915 640 word from M. tonight. He says that George Bowes Wilson is killed "a 1916 1616 of destroyers - I hope George Carlisle is all right. We don't yet 1917 2214 rest in peace! Milly tells me that George Carlisle is engaged but 1916 36 with enthusiasm. And George Lloyd had arrived - wasn't it delightful 1916 1245 George Lloyd has just come out to work with Sir Percy 1916 1166 George Lloyd is on his way here from Egypt - Sir Percy 1914 1392 write to me. I heard from George Lloyd yesterday. He is with the 1917 708 I.G.C. - now Sir George MacMunn - both came down from Baghdad last 1916 405 - Sir George Roos Keppel took me in, a cheerful bird. He is 1918 271 I shall love to see George White. Mrs Taggert's grandson has not 1918 2251 George White's letter was delightful - I wish he had 1916 699 -! It's a dreadful story about George White's poor little boy, I do 1918 343 of modern politics, amended with Lloyd George. (I don't know whether 1914 1452 keep of the motor and George, or not? I had better know 1917 324 year in a world of strangers - except for George's brief visit - it's 1918 775 chief and Lloyd George's son in law) to have a dispensary on this side 1917 2996 Major Carey Evans, Lloyd George's son in law, and very competent he 1918 1769 Carey Evans, Ll. George's son in law, is very clever with eye cases - 1916 2927 We have had a long Reuter report of Ll. George's speech which seems 1916 1870 I'm so sorry about Gerald Spring Rice - I must manage to write to 1914 1607 and seen the Sikhs throwing hand grenades into a German 1914 1282 Herbert writes to me of great activity among German 1916 1264 I found your pamphlet ont he capture of German 1917 1359 seems to have been stopped by the bringing up of German 1918 990 passed. We have here a comfortable hope that the German 1918 1964 many of my cousins in law are still alive. The German 1916 1123 He was attacked 3 times by a small swift German aeroplane with a 1918 3100 At Basrah we shall hear the terms of the German armistice. We know 1916 964 can't realize here whether the German attempt has failed. If it has 1913 795 evening at the big German book with the drawings of its frescoes 1918 2178 a very strong link in the German chain and the old Bulgarian hatred 1917 1853 She bore him a child and all the German colony came and congratulated 1917 2897 Reuter and that not good. The German concentration on the W. front 1917 556 real achievement. And that's the end of the German dream of 1917 962 me, the German excavators, and no war can put an end to the 1914 1496 their tales. They fulminate against German ferocity to the civil 1914 1659 German invasion, as I've seen you must have done. A 1917 1526 have sent down 2 parties of Turkish and German officers, to our 1916 2964 preposterous German peace proposals, preposterous though they are 1915 730 in great numbers and German prisoners cleaning up the warehouses. We 1917 2636 were half an hour from Samarra. It's the German railway you know; the 1917 1862 probably a German spy. I put her case into the hands of Sir Percy 1918 543 year of war. The German strikes seem to have petered out, though I 1916 2748 Govt. like the German there's no good to be got in urging reasonably 1916 2393 idea of boycotting German trade is the purest tosh and your arguments 1916 839 capture of German trade which I should much like to read. One 1914 1764 into the German trenches and can be followed no further. We know 1914 1683 the German trenches and they took him round and said how 1915 179 us an exceedingly interesting picture of the German world - 1917 1850 that she had been the mistress of the German Consul here, Hesse, a man 1912 19 prevalent, a counter blast of the German Government to the Socialist 1916 2788 are in German; we can't get them and they couldn't read them 1917 2129 German-American element being a danger and declares that 1916 2381 German, which I have at home, would be no good to my 1914 1766 was left behind in trenches occupied by the Germans - and his body 1918 195 and the Germans and I held eager conversation over plans of 1915 167 Germans are bad about giving news. But at any rate it's 1917 1524 done, and the Turks and Germans are gnashing their teeth, I know 1918 1179 would be if the Germans broke through - absit omen! And if they 1917 692 overstepping any limits which the Germans can have assisnged to it and 1917 1696 or whether the Germans dictate terms of peace from Petrograd 1918 2691 The Germans didn't have a look in, I need not say. Every 1917 2952 again in Persia where the Germans have maintained a network of agents 1914 1440 that we can hold them and that the Germans have shot their bolt and 1917 698 Germans have so often surprised us by their reserve of 1914 1717 push the Germans over the frontier before the New Year. But it 1916 1982 ourselves pas mal of the Turks. Are the Germans really weakening 1914 1783 channels and if the Germans refuse these it's their own fault. In my 1917 1999 appear to be any particular reason why the Germans shouldn't gather 1917 2172 from the Germans the last big card which they might hope to play 1915 118 delighted. I only hope the Germans won't play up. But that is always 1916 1704 home is in the hands of the Germans. But I think she would do 1918 2927 properly to invade Germany and larn them to be Germans. There would 1914 922 and among them the decisive military Germans, sharp of work straight 1914 1498 all they did. There are a good many Germans, with whom I talk. Our 1915 545 all information with regard to prison camps in Germany 1918 2927 properly to invade Germany and larn them to be Germans. There would 1914 1772 and such people are in Germany and theirs to us. If the men or the 1917 292 the last lap of the war. If Germany commands the seas we lose - 1916 2755 about; till then it's best not mentioned. So far Germany has not 1916 1355 lead to results. Germany must be overflowing with wounded and after 1916 2750 weakness, and any such impression in Germany prolongs instead of 1914 1777 Germany through a Swiss bank. I wish we could open up 1914 1769 that some attempt should be made to induce Germany to 1917 1576 wilfully refused to make peace with Germany when a favourable 1916 2968 Germany will never be in a better position to lay down 1916 2506 who is to guarantee that Germany will not spend them in preparing for 1916 2763 Germany would get hold of a very large additional supply 1918 2926 won't be a sudden collapse in Germany. I want us to have time 1915 117 Germany. It really gives one something to go upon and 1915 163 memorandum about communications with Germany, a new scheme which they 1916 2501 ensure peace unless we break Germany's power to make war. No 1914 476 Ghadi crept back to the ridge to scout. Still nothing 1914 471 enemy." Ghadi, the chief Shammari came riding up. "What is it 1913 754 going to dine with Ghalib who has killed a sheep for us. In return 1913 746 formulae. It happened to be the chief shaikh, Ghalib, whose 1916 1360 Gharbi. They had the time of their lives here. The Army 1914 853 have it they were the Ghazalat who are the very people of any real 1914 862 long as we had a shaikh of the Ghazalat with us, for fear of the 1914 863 Ghazalat, you understand. And yesterday afternoon we met 1918 898 difficulties before me. They were men of the Ghazzi, a seminomadic 1913 556 own village. We have a rafiq, a comrade, of the Ghiyath 1913 588 pitched camp and then climbed with my Ghiyathi guide to the lip of the 1913 559 with whom over Ghiyathi is useless, since they are deadly foes; and if 1918 352 hear about Frank Gibson; you say nothing of Hanaghan so I hope he's 1916 2220 I found plenty here. Oh yes and I've read all Gilbert Murray's 1918 3107 with delicious tale about Gilbert Russell 1918 1901 Captain Gillan with a crowd of people wanting always to see him 1918 1445 and th P.O. Baghdad, a very nice boy called Gillan, rode out to lunch 1918 2158 away. I motored before breakfast with Capt. Gillan, P.O 1918 1236 been on the nicest of expeditions with Captain Gillan, P.O 1918 549 H.Q. where I was to have been the guest of gen. Gillman 1918 1641 letters are to be sent here. Gen. Gillman (the C.G.S.) will provide 1917 2887 Gillman - in fact I heartily like the new regime and I 1918 1660 Gillman - they had a little party and we went to a 1918 2562 will have begun. I dined with the C.G.S. (Gen Gillman) last 1918 2223 C.G.S., Gen. Gillman, and after I paid a long farewell visit on the 1918 2149 aren't they. The C.G.S. General Gillman, is making all the 1916 1260 I sent a letter by General Gilman and told him when he returned to 1916 1088 day because General Gilman, sent out here by the W.O., is going 1918 2290 Girrah, the Girrah arch, but set back from the road against the 1918 2290 Girrah, the Girrah arch, but set back from the road 1918 2264 G.H.Q. Camp Taq i Gisrah July 11 (1918) Dearest Father, By luck I can 1913 36 went to a delightful party at the Glenconners' and just before I 1914 483 Ma'az, the Goat Tribe, and this not very brilliant witticism 1918 1581 colleagues, Sherrard Godman and others. I met Col. Godman in the 1918 1581 Sherrard Godman and others. I met Col. Godman in the 1918 2295 half a dozen people here, including Col. Godman. The motor needed 1918 2265 you down a letter tomorrow by the hand of Col. Godman, whom I 1918 1016 motor launch from Samawah to Kiwaniyah, Capt. Goldsmith and a young 1918 936 Goldsmith has had in masses of shaikhs to see me and I 1918 1027 byepass with a swift current. Capt. Goldsmith steered and the rest 1918 951 was of great assistance to Capt. Goldsmith when he first came down 1918 2271 have tea and curds with my colleague, Major Goldsmith. So on by the 1918 921 have quieted down as much as it has. Captain Goldsmith, the 1915 803 a younger Gordon brother, all very pleasant. Lord Edward is 1915 802 Lord Edward Cecil, Capt. Gordon, who is Sir Henry's aide de camp and 1916 2884 Gordon, Margaret's cousin; he was there today, a very 1915 287 and a Col. Franks, a gunner on General Gough's staff, came through on 1912 14 left them. I hear on all hands that the Government is in 1918 1183 there. We've caught all of them including the Governor of 'Anah, and 1915 823 There the Governor of the province came to see Sir Henry. They 1916 1546 several hours with the Military Governor, a young Captain, ex-police 1916 412 yesterday with the Governors and genrals who were there and the women 1916 180 you can write impartially about the Govt and W Harmsworth. Poor old 1916 530 principal of the Govt at home is - so far as one can see - to deep all 1916 909 now that there is an attempt on the part of the Govt to 1917 298 a prize giving at the new Govt School in Basrah - a comforting and 1915 301 Govt. are spinning a bad cotton with the dyers. I had 1914 131 without gendarmes the Govt. had the right to wash its hands of me 1914 1085 the Govt. plot, so far as as I can understand it. I can 1914 129 authorities at 'Amman an assurance that the Ott. Govt. was not 1917 1266 admitted that she was the British Govt. Thereat he resolved to come 1915 876 of a hermit's existence. I have dined with the Grahams - he is 1916 80 with the Ronald Grahams and had an immensely long talk with him. He 1918 2909 Grand Duke suffers from the drawbacks of being a Grand Duke - 1918 2895 told you we packed the Marlings and the Grand Duke off to Najaf and 1918 2909 the poor Grand Duke suffers from the drawbacks of being a Grand 1918 2412 Grand Duke Dmitri who came for 2 nights and has 1918 2798 that the Marlings have arrived, inclusif the Grand Duke. They arrived 1918 2800 caught the influenza - except the Grand Duke. This was rather an 1918 2443 being Lady Marling and me, the Grand Duke, Gen Wanchope and a Mr 1918 781 talked and were pleased to see one another. The Grand Rabbi 1916 419 lunch with the Grants. Mr Grant - I don't remember if you know him 1918 224 - inocuously as far as I was concerned. Tony Grant has 1918 203 Tony Grant has just arrived from India for a few days' 1916 514 already knew Mr Grant; he has placed all their archives at my disposal 1916 579 night at Delhi I dined with Mr Grant, of the Indian F.O. and had a 1917 1430 staying with the Tony Grants and he and me are godfather and godmother 1916 419 lunch with the Grants. Mr Grant - I don't remember if you know him 1915 942 and Major Pearson. Occasionally we have the Graves in to 1916 1361 decorated them - we had a little function in the Gray Mackenzie 1916 888 you. I have been engaged today in moving into Gray Mackenzie's house 1917 1500 Great Bear shining so brilliantly in the full moon of 1917 1498 been asleep long when I woke up to find the Great Bear staring 1916 260 Harris has arrived, last from Greece and full of tales. I dined last 1916 2817 Roumania is a bad business and Greece not much better- we have a long 1916 262 difficult journey from Greece, I must tell yu; owing to storms and 1913 785 not however. I rather think I have got one new Greek inscription. I 1913 676 battered Greek inscription. I'm afraid from what I can read of 1916 2221 translation of Greek plays - glorious they are - which I also found 1916 181 Greenwell! Oh dear I hope I shan't live to be 97 but I 1916 2185 3 days and stayed with a young couple called Greenwood (Anglo Persian 1916 2059 Greenwood is their name. The Persian Oil Co. works are 1917 1288 head of the police, Major Gregson, and again spent the evening sittin 1916 651 manager of Grey Mackenzie's (one of the big trading houses here) 1917 1568 I'm miserable about Patrick Grey. How do people live through these 1916 1524 are named the Snakefly, the Greyfly etc - and we saw the same great 1914 1645 Grier, whom I saw yesterday, just down from Baillad 1917 170 Your affectionate daughter Gertrude. Marte is 78 Grosvenor 1916 519 of Gualior and Bikanir were both staying here, and the 1914 1239 I hear a hospital is being opened in Guildford so that the Stracheys 1914 1288 Clandon Park Hospital Guildford 21 November 1914 Dearest Mother, I 1918 2365 July 22 Tehran or rather Gulahek (1918) Beloved Father, I have not 1918 2474 path, getting in at 12. I spent the next day at Gulahek and then 1918 2472 day I left Gen. W. shooting and came down to Gulahek by myself over 1918 2406 Gulahek garden with its huge plane trees and running 1918 2368 and delight of Gulahek until they have spent 2 and a half years in 1918 2477 hospitable than they were, the visit to Gulahek was one of unmixed 1916 643 the Gulf and a very big person - I had met them both 1916 1154 now gone off down the Gulf. He was very chatty, talked a great deal 1918 2985 whom I used to ride at Gulhak before breakfast. He was also our host 1918 2993 at Gulhak, I thought her Class B lady and had no special 1917 1557 Major Munro and I, and last night General Gunning 1917 1602 one of the big hospitals to see General Gunning, who is down with 1917 1278 interesting. Next evening I dined with General Gunning, GOC Baghdad 1915 68 Gurkhas, the Jats and the Afridis sitting crosslegged on 1916 2256 - I'm so sorry about Lord Feversham and Guy Dawnay - is it 1916 101 with me one night last week and Guy Dawnay another. They tales they 1916 2257 Guy? - and much sorrier still about Sir Foster - I 1916 952 exceedingly comfortable and as it's next door to GHQ I can go 1916 208 Lord H's message through Domnul I suggested that it might 1917 860 most amusing reunions with gentlemen I met at Ha'il 1918 1548 Ha'il and after greeting him sternly I ended by giving 1918 1740 guide was the 'Aqaili, 'Ali, who rode with me to Ha'il and is 1917 1259 went with me to Ha'il has arrived in Basrah looking for me, and is to 1917 1617 Najaf when I came up from Ha'il. They were the worst days of all on 1914 1791 She is an American, and Hadfield an English steel magnate. So we 1914 1790 to see the hospital of which he is P.M.O., Lady Hadfield's 1916 2954 news of the move onto the Hai, but no details yet. It wil be a very 1918 1522 Haidari and his wife; he's one of the magnates of 1916 1150 me in Hail and gave me news of all my friends saying I was 1916 2594 perhaps has related by now in Hail. A mud built, dirty little place 1916 2605 talk when I was riding up from Hail. And so on, over the desert, some 1916 1004 place, something like Hail, 9 miles from Basrah. The road was all 1914 568 Haizan lies at the bottom of a great depression 1914 565 well, Haizan, was an hour and a half from our camp and I rode 1918 3265 off last year. I went to tea with my friend Haji 1918 1116 His help the Haji would that night be able to complete the ode so 1918 1538 gardens where my friend Haji Naji lives. The whole air was heavy with 1918 2007 Haji Naji. I sat under his mulberry trees, eating 1918 1214 all part of the picture. My other gardener host, Haji Naji, came in 1913 372 there joined us the overseer of the Amir al Hajj and I was introduced 1913 348 Hajj railway and I shall make arrangements to have my 1913 353 my station near the Hajj railway to Hayyil, that is to say, you will 1913 278 east of the Hajj railway. I expect I shall be kept here 10 days - 1913 361 the Hajj railway. I will tell you more of my plans as 1914 668 railway, the Persian Hajj used to lodge.) Thereupon there appeared 1913 447 Abd al Rahman Pasha, the Amir al Hajj, who is the richest and most 1913 373 to him. The Amir al Hajj, Abd ul Rahman Pashsha, comes back from 1916 2204 Hajji Mushir brought me back in the launch to basrah 1916 2192 adviser, Hajji Rais, an astute little Persian born in 1916 2203 and I suppose with Hugo, but I forgot to ask. Hajji Rais's son 1918 2341 Hale, has put me up in a poplars. Over the poplar 1915 505 SundayDearest Father, Capt. Hall 1915 924 brother of our Capt Hall (he is head of the railways here) and made 1912 32 dine with the Stanleys at 7.45 (to go to a Marie Hall above!) I may 1917 2248 Admiral Hall enquiring after my health. I'm afraid you will 1915 937 staying. Mrs Hall had taken me a room. And whom do you thing was 1915 501 Nothing settled yet! Capt. Hall has telegraphed to Egypt about me 1915 854 ask the kind Capt. Hall he could contrive to sent out a small box for 1916 278 tied in London. Do see Capt Hall or him some time and find out 1916 2290 good Captain Hall should once more be applied to. There are 1914 1600 was the fire in the Village Hall! and what an unnececesary addition 1915 923 Port Said after dark on Thursday night. Capt. Hall, the 1915 792 If you write to him c/o Captain W.R. Hall, Admiralty you could let 1913 589 volcano to take bearings. "Oh Hamad" said I as we breasted the stony 1918 2380 and the hills always devoid of all vegetation. Hamadan 1918 2143 the inside of a week at Tehran, then return to Hamadan 1918 2210 then to Hamadan for another 2 nights - it's a long day's journey 1918 2388 Hamadan is Ecbatana? The Mac Murray's house is a 1918 2357 long day to Hamadan tomorrow. Col Willcox will carry this down for 1918 2437 Hamadan August 6 (1918) Dearest Father, I've now come to 1918 2142 stopping a day at Kirmanshah and another at Hamadan. I 1918 2396 We are still feeding 14,000 people a day in Hamadan, but with the 1918 2377 day I motored to Hamadan, 10 hours over a rough road and a very high 1916 2601 and drank a cup of tea. He had a guest, Shaikh Hamed of the Dhafir 1914 509 his brother and another with us. This brother, Hamid is a very 1916 2697 the very same ship on which Major Hamilton and I came down from Qurnah 1916 1528 delightful. And one day Major Hamilton had a huge luncheon party of 1916 1552 shaikhs in question. Major Hamilton wanted to go down to Basrah so we 1916 1581 villages because Major Hamilton was making contracts with the Shaikhs 1916 1507 the Major Hamilton who is a cousin of the Stanleys. We calimed 1917 2543 Imaginaire was the 7th item of the programme and Hamlet (I believe in 1918 1977 Hamlet was the 8th item on the programme. It ended with 1917 2817 Hamlet you remember. The head master is a Frenchman, so 1916 2688 From Lake Post - whether called after the Hammar or after the later 1916 1568 very quickly into the Hammar Lake - the water has run down a good deal 1916 2652 Dickson. I couldn't get further than Hammar Lake that night and I 1916 1467 Hammar Lake. To the S it looked like the sea - shallow 1916 1571 night in the middle of Hammar Lake, thinking that it would be the 1918 1380 Hammurabi. Were they, I wonder, comforted and sustained b 1913 64 tea with them once a week at their home in Hampstead. It's 1916 2604 Hamud before though he was one of the shaikhs of whom 1918 1829 the tomb of the founder of the Hanafi sect of Islam and we went to the 1918 2301 tulip seed which will you kindly give Hanagan - but the dianthus was 1918 2645 it to you. Will you please give it to Hanagan and tell him it won't 1918 2865 Will you please thank Hanagan for his long and delightful letter of 1918 2118 with the seeds Hanagan sent me. Last year's cornflowers and 1918 352 hear about Frank Gibson; you say nothing of Hanaghan so I hope he's 1918 3225 nowhere. The Chief and I went to look at the Handley Page - it's 1918 3223 This week we had a Handley Page in 2 days from Cairo and 4 from 1918 1240 founded the Hanifi sect, one of the 4 orthodox sects of the Sunnis 1918 2269 Chiefs' motor and driver, a nice boy called Hanward. We started at 1914 1201 Harald was very unhappy. Poor poor Lilian 1914 300 and talking to Harb and his people, drinking coffee, talking again 1914 290 Harb killed a sheep for us and we all dined with him 1914 288 all turned out well. We reached the tents of Harb, one of the shaikhs 1914 338 We set out next morning with Harb's brother, Awwad as rafiq, for Jof 1914 294 look - not like the slender Beduin sitting round Harb's fire. He 1914 353 turned up in Harb's tents the first night we were there, if you 1914 324 leaving Harb's tents I found that the question of who was to 1915 51 back we went round by Hardelot by a narrow road through woods, and 1915 57 this weather. It was dark when we reached Hardelot; we stopped to ask 1917 1091 monuments. I've written privately to Lord Hardinge asking him 1918 2836 Lord Hardinge, but what's the good? We got out of Baku without 1916 180 you can write impartially about the Govt and W Harmsworth. Poor old 1914 1199 Cavalry Club and that he would be glad to see Harold and tell him 1915 135 overjoyed me today is a letter from Harold saying that Maurice's 1914 1197 Harold Dixon at Northallerton and travelled with him 1914 1258 Harold Russell and sent it on to Mother. It looks as if 1914 1486 tomorrow. He says Harold Russell was awfully bad and Flora isn't much 1914 1694 can't. I don't visualize Harold Speed much - Figgis Watts, who 1913 858 lunched with Harold. I did not go back to the RGS as I wanted 1914 1702 however, writing to Harold, asking him to let me know if he possibly 1916 260 Harris has arrived, last from Greece and full of tales 1916 266 of sheep. They killed and eat some dozen; Mr Harris, having no 1917 1376 advertisements of Harrods which look nice, specially the lower one 1918 2401 asleep, but in the afternoon went out with Mr Hart to see the most 1918 2489 Hart, the bank manager who was also very good company 1917 91 by chance died out, the letter can be given to Harvey and Nichols 1913 558 We ought by rights to have a man of the Beni Hasan 1914 839 parents. The first we reached were the Beni Hasan and we spent a very 1913 560 we come across the B. Hasan we will take one along. Good, please 1914 163 was a charming boy, cousin to the great sheikh Hathmel, and 1913 277 time I am working at the buildings east of the Hauran and 1914 990 Muhaiwir in the Wadi Hauran, where I had been 3 years ago. The world 1917 952 frontier, and among those in his Jabal Haurin and on the Tigris, and 1918 297 catch our troops in the Haurin hills, but I loved the morning or two 1918 1615 quarter. I think Hayford's are the best. And 2 pairs of very pale 1914 554 sell her at Hayyil and she would not have fetched more than a pound 1914 689 there is no pasturage near Hayyil and we decided to send them away to 1914 633 February 24. We are camped within sight of Hayyil and I might have 1914 818 and is also the shortest, but the morning I left Hayyil came 1914 716 remaining in Hayyil for a month, even if I had been free to go and 1914 652 we came up to the walls of Hayyil in state, skirted round them and 1914 690 the Nefud with one of my men and a couple of Hayyil men whom Ibrahim 1914 808 their leave. So Hayyil must suffice for this year. Moreover I have 1914 643 Hayyil people will be polite. The Amir is away raiding 1913 350 though I shall try to get our lot of letters at Hayyil. Bassam says 1914 835 perfectly safe with a rafiq from Hayyil. He rode with us for 8 days 1914 646 Hayyil. I broke up camp at sunrise on the 25th and rode 1913 323 Hayyil. I think both these sums are reckoned very 1914 561 close to Hayyil, have no other desire but to get there without 1913 353 my station near the Hajj railway to Hayyil, that is to say, you will 1913 303 be no difficulty whatever in getting to Hayyil, that is Ibn al 1916 647 billeted at Headquarters in a day or two when there's a room to spare 1916 674 given a lodging, next door to Headquarters in the big house on the 1918 1601 get them at Heath's. And finally a stout pair of brown walking shoes 1917 2821 Hebrew and Arabic. The English is not a very great 1915 305 his Hebrew. I continue to have the most cordial relations 1915 462 it. If there is, send it along to Col. Hedley 1915 473 daughter Gertrude. I'm writing to Col. Hedley 1915 469 Col. Hedley might like to look at it as it is later than 1915 454 what Col. Hedley wants. You need not send him that volume; it 1913 696 passed along in the 8th century of the Hejdra and wrote his name and 1915 914 as anything I have known on the Mediterranean. Helen 1915 741 Helen Brassey has with her a Freeman Thomas boy who is 1913 223 Hellenism. Today one of the Museum people is going to tak 1917 1560 Among others, their padre Mr Hemming is a dear little man - 4ft 6in of 1916 420 he is a friend of Anthony Henley's and is now with another man in 1916 110 tonight, to meet all the generals I suppose. Sir Henry and 1916 20 day Lord Edward left to our great sorrow. Sir Henry had 1915 806 to Luxor, a very comfortable journey for Sir Henry has his own 1915 840 Sir Henry has just had a letter from Domnul giving me a 1917 2360 dear Henry James would have said, while I read it. The food 1916 700 trust he is all right. And dear Henry James! it's happier that he 1915 823 the Governor of the province came to see Sir Henry. They 1916 62 Sir Henry, is one of the few survivors. He was picked up 1915 802 Lord Edward Cecil, Capt. Gordon, who is Sir Henry's aide de camp and 1916 2872 Richmond. I am so very sorry. I have written to Herbert 1916 149 dined with Mervyn Herbert and had a cheerful evening. Also I took an 1912 2 Herbert came yesterday after I had written to you and 1916 2283 an immense comfort. I wish Herbert has a newer and bigger ship - 1917 1319 I have received. I am delighted to hear that Herbert has got 1915 513 Herbert is here and is much interested. Mary is much 1913 68 Tell Herbert that a band of us are carrying on propaganda 1914 1422 I had a very nice evening with Elsa and Herbert who were both most 1914 1282 haven't. Herbert writes to me of great activity among German 1915 304 Herbert Samuel needn't begin to stitch at his robes yet 1916 442 before I shall hear from you. Tell Maurice and Herbert. Otherwise I 1915 587 ask for Herbert's address - will you send it to me. Here's a note 1916 1615 Neither Bill's ship nor Herbert's among those lost, praise God. A lot 1913 811 the circle and think how closely I resemble Herbert's picture of 1914 1442 lines here, 2 hours by motor from Herzebroke whence Claud came. I 1917 2004 one I'm sorry to say) and the Herzfeld map for which a thousand 1917 1463 one here has the maps in the Herzfeld pamphlet or the revised sheets 1917 1461 We're having fun over Kiepert and Herzfeld's Samarra, aren't we! I 1917 1850 had been the mistress of the German Consul here, Hesse, a man 1918 3320 dear. I've also bought a good deal for Sir J. Hewett 1918 3313 Hewett was of the party. We played foolish Briodge 1918 3261 Today the I.G.C. has come up, bringing Sir John Hewett who is on a 1918 3186 home. We would stay a few days first with the High 1918 3214 secon choice for High Commissioner here, so I'm told! What would all 1918 3118 want Sir Percy as High Commissioner. Beyond that all is divergence 1918 3218 Your very affectionate High Commissioner. Gertrude 1917 931 Fortunately Mr Storrs from Cairo (Sec. to the High Commissioner) is 1918 1110 humanity and justice from the High Government and that the coming of 1914 369 Tubaiq, saw and photographed a pre-Mohammadan High Place 1917 631 that the Turks were almost swept out of the Hijaz, but I 1918 1304 sleep at Hillah and come back next day. It will be rather nice 1918 1120 Hillah and I got in there in time for a late lunch. It 1918 1015 before I left. I came up the Hillah branch of the Euphrates in a 1918 1023 Najaf. The Hillah branch rejoins the western branch of Euphrates 1918 1074 western channel and deserted the Hillah branch, but the building of 1918 873 my way as best maybe up the Hillah channel of Euphrates. So that I 1918 935 pleasant 2 day's visit and go on tomorrow up the Hillah channel. Capt 1918 1368 Babylon and we returned to Hillah down the exquisite Euphrates and 1917 1944 Hillah or Karbala. Col. Wilcox is very keen that I 1918 967 looking forward now to my return journey up the Hillah river 1918 1085 Hillah telling me of Capt. Marshall's death, it was the 1918 1357 to Hillah wher we lunched - I stayed with my colleagues at 1918 77 Hillah January 10 (1918) Darling Father, I wrote to you 1918 181 next morning, rowed up to Kifl and motored in to Hillah, a road I 1918 184 Tower of Babel!) Today I have spent in Hillah, getting hold of 1916 2454 of Hillprecht's Explorations in Bible Lands - no, I'll write 1918 1075 the Hindiyah barrage has brought back some of the water and 1918 122 channels of the Hindiyah below Kifl, unmapped, or scarcely mapped, and 1918 90 town on the Hindiyah branch of the Euphrates. It was a delicious day 1918 96 parallel to the Hindiyah with Mr Pollard the Irrigation Officer; a 1918 31 it, and then Major Bowers who looks after the Hindiyah Barrage 1915 69 and playing cards, and the cooks preparing Hindu and Muhammadan 1916 2865 be who will bring it back. And I rather wish Mr Hirst at the 1916 2759 peace. I don't think Mr Hirst has got hold of the common sense of 1916 1934 motto you affix to Mr Hirst's effusion. I can guess from that what 1916 2747 you'll keep a sharp hold on Mr Hirst's pen, a sharper hold with a 1917 1641 Hirtzel, the Permanent Under Sec. He's a friend of mine 1916 2378 of the vols in the History of the Nations series dealing with Babylon 1918 2561 shall go away to Hit for a week to dig, and by that time the heavenly 1918 1729 telling his tale. Next morning I motored on to Hit over a barren 1918 1549 more if he behaved well. He was living at Hit when we 1918 1737 walked about Hit which is the strangest place, unlike any other 1918 1552 Eadie came in to see me today - he's now at Hit- and 1918 1739 Hits. I called on the Mayor, a useful man, and saw 1915 790 post is going and I must return to my office. Mr Hogarth 1917 1228 and Mr Hogarth and me will put him at a grave disadvantage 1915 934 and we had a very pleasant journey together. Mr Hogarth and Mr 1916 108 about India. Mr Hogarth does not seem to be coming out yet and in his 1916 277 of it. I don't know when Mr Hogarth is coming back. He seems to be 1915 945 Mr Hogarth leaves next week which will make a terrible gap 1915 862 Hogarth leaves tomorrow, to my great sorrow. He has been 1915 904 helping Mr Hogarth to fill in the intelligence files with 1916 198 Hogarth to tell you what I'm doing - it is of course 1915 870 of jobs for Mr Hogarth which have taken all my time. Yesterday I made 1916 51 this plan takes form. Mr Hogarth writes to me that he is coming back 1915 940 I think. Mr Hogarth, Mr Lawrence and I all dine and lunch together 1917 2934 may convert her to modern inventions. Gen. Holdsworth is a 1917 2922 handsome Arab mare if the General (Holdsworth) consented. I met the 1916 2753 sentiments - that was Mr Holt, silly ass - of our army. It will be 1912 17 grief over the Home Rule Bill, but no one seems to think that they 1916 2267 Anthony Hope at one end of the scale and the Crock of Gold at 1918 3282 Mother yet but one from Horace telling me about Oliver. Oh I'm so 1918 606 in France. I've also got your address at the Hordon 1918 2226 standby for he is the Father of Horses, you know, and my pony has got 1916 1881 the front and nothing shhort of it. Sir Victor Horsley's death 1917 2645 motored out to tea with General Hoskins who commands a Div., a 1916 2345 habitually to the 3rd General Hospital - fortunately it is just 1916 369 and I was just preparing to remove to the Civil Hospital and 1918 1768 excellent Civil Hospital here to see if anything can be done. Capt 1918 1987 go I fear, and on Sunday another at the Civil Hospital where I must 1917 2995 Civil Hospital which we have repaired and reopened. It is run 1918 244 Civil Hospital with the Municipal doctor, Capt. Carey Evans - 1917 2253 Convalescent Hospital, a delcious place on the river about 2 miles 1917 2223 better and going tomorrow to the Convalescent Hospital, a mile 1918 2013 the Civil Hospital, largely attended. On Monday I went up to the 1918 253 that point of view. Hospitals and dispensaries are the first things 1914 1611 disappeared like a bandersnatch. I went to the Hotel de Paris 1915 727 lunched with the Brassey party at the Hotel du Louvre. But I did not 1914 1525 Hotel Meurice Boulogne November 30 (1914) Dearest 1914 1484 address my letters there please, Hotel Meurice, Rue Victor Hugo. Ian 1916 2910 Savoy Hotel. There I sit and work very happily all day long 1914 281 a small camp of the Howaitat - he had an old grudge against the 1914 286 tents of the Howaitat and I tried to comfort him (with some success) 1914 306 here and as the Howaitat are all along our way we reckon we ought to 1914 275 small well in the hills to the east. The Howaitat are great people 1914 282 dwellers in it and carried off the sheep. The Howaitat pursued him 1914 295 carries the Howaitat reputation for daredevilry written on his face 1914 486 two after we had struck camp we met some of the Howaitat who 1914 270 of sheep and the shepherds of the Howaitat who came up and greeted us 1914 345 great sheikh of the Howaitat. 'Audeh was away, as we kniew, raiding 1914 373 them some day, and me such friends with the Howaitat. For I make 1914 293 Howaitat. He is a magnificent person, tall and big, with 1914 273 Howaitat. The big camps cannot be far away for the only 1914 289 of the Howaitat, and were received with all kindness, Sayyah 1914 305 that I am safe and flourishing. We take a Howaiti from 1916 2223 much about the Howard family but I didn't tell him what small beer I 1915 101 it and I am to have Tiger Howard here. I shal like having her and in 1915 153 increased staff. Lord R. has asked Tiger Howard to come out to me 1915 191 called Nugent. I am also to have Tiger Howard who comes out on 1915 227 Flora went to Rouen today and I have got Tiger Howard. Lord 1917 2372 satisfaction and agreement. Your letter to Mr Howe is quite 1914 1532 the office will be in far better order. Philip Howell 1918 3321 Sunday I had a delicious day out, with Evelyn Howell 1915 286 but rather entertaining. Two nights ago Philip Howell (now a Colonel) 1915 332 and intelligent. An odd fish however. Philip Howell came 1918 1442 charming to everybody. To my great joy Evelyn Howell came 1914 1605 lunch and tea. We had a heavy day. Mr Howell dined with us last 1915 630 I have a letter tonight from Philip Howell saying he had seen M 1914 1682 Philip Howell writes me a curious tale of a private who 1916 2386 dreadfully sorry about Philip Howell. Dearest Father, After heart to 1917 50 and were welcomed by the A.P.O., Mr Howell, Philip's cousin. I knew 1915 713 TELEGRAMto Hubel Rounton Book can only be on first or 1918 2656 TELEGRAM 11 September 1918 To Hubel Rounton Returned Flourishing love 1918 1630 TELEGRAM Baghdad 15 April 1918 To Hubel Rounton Think length 1916 1205 I must write to my poor little Moll about Hugh - Ever your very 1916 1213 dreadfully sorry about Hugh - I have a note from Moll telling me that 1916 1299 and tells me of the hopeless condition of baby Hugh but 1916 1439 Telegram<21 June 1916>Basrah to Sir Hugh Bell Very grateful for 1915 639 95 Sloane StreetMonday (to Sir Hugh Bell) I have a 1915 565 you could have a copy made of it and send it to Hugo 1915 295 don't quite realize what day Hugo come - is it Saturday? what a joy 1915 568 write to Hugo myself this week 1915 298 wish Hugo would trot over and see me, even if it's only 1918 1774 seen Hugo Tyrrell's death in the papers - will you please 1916 2203 Lloyd and I suppose with Hugo, but I forgot to ask. Hajji Rais's son 1914 945 I have written to Hugo, Elsa and Moll from whom I had delightful 1916 308 who is a friend of Hugo's and was ordained on the same day. I have 1914 1434 it needs a stronger motor than the Humber, certainly not a larger one 1918 2399 the Bank Manager, Mr Hurt. These long days over bad roads are 1918 49 town past the gates of the great mosque where Husain is 1918 1751 the zaptieh Husain who rode with me in 1909. We all fell one each 1918 59 of Abbas which is only less holy than that of Husain. I had 1915 257 complicated business with old Sir Hutchison Poe, the result being that 1914 1484 there please, Hotel Meurice, Rue Victor Hugo. Ian 1914 1757 Ever your very affectionate daughter Gertrude Ian Malcolm 1915 391 I dined with Ian Malcolm and Sir A. Lawley. Ursula L. was there 1915 97 though it is very late. Lord Robert and Ian Malcolm came over this 1914 1430 Boulogne 25 November (1914) Dearest Father, Ian Malcolm comes back 1914 1454 Thursday (26th November 1914) Dearest Father, Ian Malcolm has 1913 303 whatever in getting to Hayyil, that is Ibn al Rashid 1913 456 was assembled to meet me, including the agent of Ibn al Rashid 1916 1855 do very much. We didn't succeed in roping in Ibn Rashid 1916 2591 had troops ever since Ibn Rashid came filibustering round last summer 1916 2593 holds these holds the tribes, as Ibn Rashid found to his cost and 1916 1109 now engaged into getting into communication with Ibn Rashid whom it is 1916 1149 tell you that we have had some of Ibn Rashid's men in. They had seen 1917 131 refugees, one being no less than Ibn Rashid's wazir who has quarrelled 1914 309 the Ibn Rashids. I count it some 8 easy marches from 1916 2721 Durbar of Arab chiefs at Kuwait and Ibn Sa'ud (newly invested with the 1916 189 Percy and me and Ibn Sa'ud which may amuse you. Ibn Sa'ud is the 1916 189 Percy and me and Ibn Sa'ud which may amuse you. Ibn Sa'ud is the 1916 2767 We had an extraordinarily interesting day with Ibn Sa'ud who is a 1917 262 the papers about Ibn Saud - I gather the India O. are going to 1917 2460 public will take more interest in hearing that Ibn So and So was fined 1914 690 one of my men and a couple of Hayyil men whom Ibrahim 1914 701 reception room, where I found Ibrahim and a large company sitting on 1914 708 to all these people, Ibrahim and the chief slaves and the absent Amir 1914 696 Ibrahim invited me to come and see him in the evening - 1914 678 After lunch Ibrahim paid me a state visit, slaves walking before him 1914 755 this message to Ibrahim. But he answered that going and not going was 1914 648 his camel - all smiles. They had seen Ibrahim, the uncle in charge 1914 727 for a private audience with Ibrahim, went again to the Qasr at night 1914 703 Ibrahim's right hand and we talked for an hour or more 1914 1280 scheme, Iceland and so forth, of which you certainly know. His 1917 2649 contains the grave of the 11th Imam and the cave into which the 12th 1915 885 foundations of a temple on Imbros and had occupied any spare time he 1916 1073 out, in the face of strenuous opposition from India 1916 467 out that lead from it to the four corners of India 1916 251 makes me feel indifferent as to going away to India 1916 328 as well be at sea, for though we have arrived in India 1916 199 There is a great deal of friction between India 1916 632 Armenia. I did not catch my mail before I left India 1917 2972 ill Sir P. would telegraph to you via the India 1917 1636 says (apparently) that Edwin has gone to the India 1917 1993 I shall go for a month into high mountains in India - 1917 355 boots - which I had fortunately procured from India - and 1917 1072 days on his way to India - but he is coming back in 6 weeks to Baghdad 1918 1647 intolerably hot journey to India - it takes a fortnight. I'm 1916 2106 it. We haven't yet heard who is to be C in C in India - I 1916 192 late over proofs from India all these nights, fearfully tiresome 1913 248 is a soldier in India and is learning Arabic here. Quite nice too 1913 477 via India and perhaps you would write to me occasionally 1916 237 help of India and that is the chief matter which I wish to 1917 706 India and when he gets back to England towards the end 1916 276 getting lots of fresh material in India and Aden and making a good job 1916 346 in Mesopotamia and has now been sent back to India as fit for light 1916 132 India at the end of the month. My chief her is warmly 1916 1823 the last 2 months, to India for a change and her husband to Nasiriyah 1918 203 Tony Grant has just arrived from India for a few days' visit. I've 1918 1699 gone to India for a month's leave. He is a very nice 1917 535 hill place in India for a week or two, but it wouldn't amuse me at 1916 1902 van Ess has also gone to India for 2 months - she has been unwell for 1916 1030 has been away in India for 3 weeks' leave. He comes back tomorrow and 1916 315 do garrison duty in India in order to relieve younger troops. These 1916 1225 there were to fill. None of these people from India knew Arabic and 1916 217 shall be in India more than 10 days or a fortnight - I shall go 1917 2759 hair pins and 6 of fine crinkly hair pins; India seems to 1916 1128 India shortly. He heard that I was here and wrote 1917 2362 I hear from India that the release of Mrs Besant has raised a 1916 742 I can get from India the white gowns I've asked you to send for me to 1916 1533 who had come over from his mission in India to act as chaplain to our 1916 1057 very serious matter - far too big a matter for India to handle if she 1917 2991 sent to India to recover, but incidentally we were shown all 1916 44 on for a few days to India towards the end of the month. I have had 1916 186 pie. I've got some india rubber top boots from India which enable me 1916 1054 India white of troops and of all military requirements 1916 357 preposterous to refuse. But I wonder what India will make of them 1917 262 the papers about Ibn Saud - I gather the India O. are going to 1917 1640 the India Office knows. I wish you would some day go and 1918 1429 home by making the India Office or the F.O. telegraph that they want 1918 1633 India Office otherwise should go Persia Hills Gertrude 1918 637 pressing on the India Office. You see, the first thing in this Shi'ah 1917 1743 Gen. L. has made most of his career in India. He has got a wife and 1915 738 rejoin his regiment either there or in India. He told me all about 1917 1603 Mesopotamia and is going to be sent to India. I went into the first 1914 312 India. In the doubt as to whether letters will make 1916 108 about India. Mr Hogarth does not seem to be coming out yet 1916 570 covered twice over by Egypt and by India. That was most profitable 1917 1562 he is going away to Basrah and then to India. The others I shall 1918 1192 told that no mails are at present going out from India. There are 1916 601 It's not an easy matter entertaining kings in India. We had one at 1916 1975 business that I went to India. What wil become of it, I wonder. They 1917 2262 think there's any need of thinking of going to India. Whatever 1917 405 reap a harvest of proofs from India. When once it's printed and put 1916 325 I'll cable from India. Your affectionate daughter Gertrude 1916 536 probably have to spend another year in India, a terrible waste of 1916 1053 the Govt. of India, but it is only fair to remember that K. drained 1918 2139 laid the C.in C., who is going on leave to India, has offered me his 1917 2116 or so. You haven't got my business account in India, have you 1917 2483 He has been on leave in India, hence his long absence. I saw Cecil 1914 1559 work with. He has a wife in India, oddly enough. Then there are 2 1916 2288 go to India, or anywhere civilized I should not know what to 1917 2110 Percy, who has accounts both in London and in India, suggested that I 1915 79 to India, to be the wildest dissipation. But it was truly 1916 1547 officer in India, who told me how the town was administered, and 1915 71 pervading the whole. They have no women in the Indian 1918 434 the terrific journey down river and across the Indian 1914 898 and spent the evening with our vice consul, an Indian and 1915 917 men, Indian army going back to their regiments. One had been 1918 362 there can be little doubt. Further the Indian bank has sent me a 1914 761 women in their Indian brocades and jewel, the slaves and the eunuchs 1916 546 with the war problems added to the usual Indian burden 1915 62 and were received with open arms by English and Indian doctors 1916 587 not only able to direct Indian foreing policy, but his opinions carry 1918 547 Col. Willcocks and to tea, by request, at an Indian hospital on the 1916 634 Indian mail will come up in a day or two and bring me 1915 74 are lonely, these Indian medical people. They don't know the English 1916 454 being a small party. We had one Indian potentate to lunch today, the 1914 680 educated man. He was clothed in Indian silks and carried a gold 1916 944 maps. Their surveys are done by native Indian surveyors and the names 1916 1042 to try and get an Indian tailor to sew me together some cotton shirts 1914 1358 take them away, the Indian troops - send them to guard Egypt or 1914 1357 Indian troops had lost. I wish we could, without 1916 1337 British troops, Indian troops of every variety, buffalo carts, mule 1916 455 son of the Begum - not a bright specimen of Indian wit. Conversation 1916 1650 making me part of I.E.F. "D", the Indian Expeditionary Force "D", and 1916 579 night at Delhi I dined with Mr Grant, of the Indian F.O. and had a 1916 523 have seen all the people concerned with Indian Foreign affairs and 1918 635 to discuss the buying of MSS for the Indian Govt and the translation 1916 619 Indian Ocean and the rest delightful. It is even a 1917 1726 29. I think it must have been swimming in the Indian Ocean. Some of 1917 750 over them to reach one's cabin, Indians almost all. Their officers 1917 2220 errors. As the clerks who sort the letters are Indians who mostly 1918 2696 an Industrial Art contribution - rather good too. There are 1916 2161 the Force comes to see me and the woman who is Inspector 1914 1128 night there was a dinner party for the new Inspectors General of the 1916 201 cooperation betwer the Intel. Deps of the two countries. The longer 1916 664 at the Intel. Dept. and I think there are pretty wide 1918 1550 other day, and at once attached himself to the Intell 1915 878 Macdonells - he is one of the men in the Intell Dept. But far the 1917 1490 It pleases me immensely to wipe the eye of the Intell. 1916 2157 to whom I send articles through the Intell. Dept saying I was sending 1917 517 Arabian history for the Intell. Dept. (the sort of thing I really 1917 1221 profitably use him I've no doubt but the Intell. Dept. - the 1916 508 and lend a hand with the Intell. Dept. there, but all depends on 1916 785 step. I had a long talk with my chief at the Intell. Dept. today 1916 1107 give me a free hand to recast a lot of their Intelligence 1916 569 co-operate in Intelligence work, so that the same ground should not be 1918 3275 tosh published by the Intelligence Branch here. I should be very glad 1916 234 mission. We want to establish here a permanent Intelligence Bureau 1915 926 digger at Carchemish and now in the Intelligence Dept at P. Said came 1916 644 the Intelligence Dept this morning, ssaw Col. Beech who is at 1916 2252 me visits and the Intelligence Dept. comes down, and Sir Percy. As 1916 1226 what that means in an Intelligence Dept. I leave you to guess. I 1918 1735 pleasantly gossiping with the Intelligence Officer, Major Eadie, an 1913 101 people I have made friends with are the Bp of Ipswich and his son and 1917 1621 Iraq tribes, had surrounded my caravan and couched 1916 2578 of the 'Iraq. Here they came in Spring with their camel herds, f 1918 845 Iraq. There was a good deal flowing for it rained 1914 837 We had to get through the Shi'a tribes of 'Iraq, all out in 1914 1084 But Ireland! was there ever anything so fatuous as the 1914 1076 by the Irish business and immensely grateful to Father for 1914 543 to the S.E, Jebel Irnan. When I came down Fattuh greeted me with the 1918 92 most agreeable. I found an Irrigation officer at Tuwairij, lodged in 1918 96 parallel to the Hindiyah with Mr Pollard the Irrigation Officer; a 1914 209 party of the 'Isa had fallen here on the Sukhur and killed a horseman. 1914 213 so that the 'Isa might not drink and follow them. "Haram" said I "it 1914 210 The Sukhur killed of the 'Isa two camel riders. The 'Isa were 1918 420 home by Isfahan. The journey home takes at least 5 weeks, four 1918 1829 the tomb of the founder of the Hanafi sect of Islam and we went to the 1918 3084 Next a profound recogniton that the sword of Islam was 1917 1831 degree, Ismail Beg Milli, who has been for some months a refuge 1917 1833 Daud Beg (of the famous horses) whose sister Ismail Bey thinks would 1915 931 Next morning I came up here. At Ismailia Donald Davidson got into my 1917 2540 performance at the Alliance Israelite school. It began at 8 and we 1917 2816 big Alliance Israelite schools - the same at which we just didn't see 1918 1679 Adonis gardens that you see round Italian altars on Easter Saturday 1917 2389 Turkey as a set off to the Italian disaster - of which we don't yet 1916 2983 thaat I should chose the old Italian journeys with you, those long ago 1917 2683 end to all the cholera there is. The Italian news is bad, Venice will 1914 907 man of Lynan's company, and his darling little Italian wife 1918 1905 brilliant young Italian, born in Egypt, with an amazing gift of 1917 2562 War news looks better. The Italians seem to be coming to something 1915 939 gone to the wars and she is going away today, to Italy 1913 70 situation in Europe, that it will throw Italy into making the Triple 1917 2684 under the Austrians again and I wonder whether Italy will hold out 1917 731 I fear he spins a bad cotton. And glad about Ivor's boy, many 1917 1126 treasure. The IGC is up for a few days - a great joy. We go 1916 2553 - the IGC motored me down to what we call the terminus 1917 1442 reached the IGC who annotated it solemnly "I think there must be 1918 2975 I was last week. I hear the IGC will be up in another week or 10 days 1917 1131 Mr Storrs leaves next week going down with the IGC. I 1918 3329 to Kadhimani where the mayor Saiyid Ja'far, a great friend, gave us a 1917 952 frontier, and among those in his Jabal Haurin and on the Tigris, and 1914 1497 population. They love telling about trenches and Jack Johnsons and 1918 2932 couple called Williams Jackson who have debouches here as the 1914 193 camel riders came up behind us and proved to be Jad'an 1918 838 I lunched with my colleague of Jajaf and spent a delightful afternoon 1916 417 himself arrived and Sir James bowed himself out. We had a long and 1916 415 shaykhs till presently Sir James du Boulay, H.E.'s private secretary 1917 2360 dear Henry James would have said, while I read it. The food 1916 700 trust he is all right. And dear Henry James! it's happier that he 1917 1697 another before breakfast call yesterday on the Jamil Zadah 1918 572 notables - not however the Jamil Zadah - are tribesmen, often only 1918 564 my oldest friends here, the Jamil Zadah. They have a jolly house in 1918 1795 for Mother which is quite pretty, and 2 little Jap 1915 68 Gurkhas, the Jats and the Afridis sitting crosslegged on their 1914 105 nephew of Namrud, the man who helped me into the Jebel Druze in 1905 1913 604 to get one of these Jebel Druze Arabs as a companion and failed - now 1913 603 Mountain, the Jebel Druze, with flocks. I told you we tried in 1914 543 to the S.E, Jebel Irnan. When I came down Fattuh greeted me with 1914 604 we reached the barren sandstone crags of Jebel Misma, which bound here 1914 624 we came to our camp in Jebel Rakham behold the rocks were granite. I 1913 564 December 21. Jebel Sais. We have reached our first goal and a very 1916 2597 caravans lodge when they come up Jebel Shammar. I drove straight into 1914 425 the southern edge of the Jebel Tubaiq, dropping down by a rocky gorge 1914 369 across the Jebel Tubaiq, saw and photographed a pre-Mohammadan 1914 359 coffee cups, he told me of a ruin in the Jebel Tubaiq, which, if I 1915 919 Gulf last year. There were also the Bp of Jerusalem 1915 724 Jerusalem and his wife. Finally we got on board and havin 1918 648 taken not to accompany Sir Percy to Cairo and Jerusalem where he's 1913 154 Jerusalem Dominicans on the desert borders where I'm goin 1913 193 as enthusiastically welcoming as the Jesuits - a strangely different 1913 153 just possible that the Jesuits may have a very important book by some 1913 176 Jesuits, close at hand, where I was received with open 1917 2550 to cultivate the Jew community - there are 80,000 in Baghdad out of a 1918 1970 came were all of great families. Quantities of Jewesses and I invited 1915 303 view that the Jewish kingdom of Palestine was all moonshine. So 1917 2590 Jewish school the night before, but we all went there 1917 2999 Jews and Armenians, and my very old friend Madame 1918 263 wholly unsuited to the ends the Jews have in view; it is a poor land 1918 259 from shock. The Jews here are much more like ourselves in these 1918 265 population Mohammadan Arabs who look on Jews with contempt. I think 1918 1873 largely thanks to the co-operation of the Jews. A good 1917 2820 en famille like all C'ple Jews. The children learn French, English 1914 977 with the desert to the pitch springs of Abu Jir 1914 338 morning with Harb's brother, Awwad as rafiq, for Jof 1914 413 to Jof - one becomes very secretive in these countries 1914 342 we were going to Jof and it would have been no truer than that our 1914 405 came to me and said he though if we went to Jof we should have 1914 825 before the Amir and the capture of Jof. They said the Amir was a few 1914 336 east, go to Jof, throw ourselves on the kindness of hte Ruwalla 1914 1697 - he would do a nice picture of you. Only not John 1918 3312 women. I dined with the Chief on Xmas Day; Sir John 1914 1696 Llewellyn - all better than John Collier. What about our friend 1914 1693 oh not John Collier! almost anyone else. They might be good 1918 3261 Today the I.G.C. has come up, bringing Sir John Hewett who is on a 1914 1497 They love telling about trenches and Jack Johnsons and 1918 1708 however - I do hope Jones is better. He was very ill when Father 1917 616 with the Matron in Chief, the notable Miss Jones whom I like. And 1914 1323 me and Mrs Jones's cheque, or whatever the contributions are, I'll 1914 1318 pay each of us half of the balance - thus Mrs Jones's 3 pounds would 1916 793 Mr Jorrocks - for I go in to lunch next door to G.H.Q. which 1918 780 Lands (Mohammadan) the Judge of Appeal ans so on and so on, and we had 1917 2400 We have now got a Judicial Officer, Mr Bonham Carter from the Sudan 1918 1972 orphans, and the children of the Alliance Juive, so that we had a big 1917 2600 N.E. of Ctesiphon, the Emperor Julian, and "praised the almighty God 1918 2445 pass and came down into the beautiful valley of Jurjerud where 1918 1868 Kadhimain had touched the Pleiades on account of our 1918 2157 Kadhimain. It was wickedly hot, but we motored out - it's 1918 1862 at Kadhimain, a charming man. I tok a colleague and rode out 1917 2093 Kadhimain, 2 or 3 miles above Baghdad, a Shi'ah town with 1918 3329 to Kadhimani where the mayor Saiyid Ja'far, a great friend 1918 342 7) replied unhesitatingly Kai Chosroe and another with a better grasp 1916 992 Mrs Shaw in Karachi and asked her to send me on anything that may 1916 506 at Lahore and start from Karachi on the 27th. What will happen after 1916 303 Karachi on the 6th and I'm cabling to Domnul to let him 1916 479 Karachi. Ever your affectionate daughter Gertrude 1916 555 KarachiDearest Father, I'm now stayin 1918 2896 Karbala - they had, by the way, a very successful tour 1918 44 to Karbala and reached Major Pulley's house about midday 1918 6 many times I've come over the Baghdad Karbala road after long desert 1918 56 gardens in which Karbala stands. Underfoot the roads were deep in mud 1918 2818 Officer, on a tour to Babylon, Najaf in Karbala which will take them 3 1918 1 Karbala January 3 (1918) Dearest Mother, I'm having a 1917 1944 Hillah or Karbala. Col. Wilcox is very keen that I should do this 1918 69 renowned holy man in Karbala, and afterwards to call on the President 1918 50 buried which makes the fortune of Karbala, and then out through mud 1918 84 bonds which war draws about one. I wrote from Karbala, didn't I? I 1918 1906 tongues, the other by an Atshan Nawab, born in Karbala, for whom I 1918 2322 tiny villages, all ruined, the best of all Karind at the mount of a 1918 1642 me with tents and mules which I shall send on to Karind, over 4000 ft 1916 29 thought it. We spent the afternoon at Karnak and watched the sun set 1916 2187 Muhammarah in his great house on the Karun - a fantastic place with 1915 357 a cleared up field first. Katia Freshfield also turned up. She is a 1915 361 Katia Freshfield has uses you see. She doesn't dust 1912 30 happy about her baby. She sent you sympathy and Katie 1917 1228 and me will put him at a grave disadvantage. Katie 1918 2211 hills. Then to Tehran via Kaz vin - I shall probably get through in 2 1918 2478 enjoyment. I motored to Kazvin and stayed there 3 days for I found a 1918 2487 enjoyed my 3 days though Kazvin was hot and the number of sandflies 1917 2016 I'm so sorry about ....... Keene - I feared he was spinning a bad 1918 1238 Keeper of the great mosque at 'Adhimiyah, 3 miles north 1918 1446 with the Keeper of the Mosque at Mu'adhdham - you remember I had 1918 2340 dead. The consul, Col. Kennion, is away, and the bank manager, Mr 1918 2209 I stay 2 nights, with the Kennions I hope - he's our consul. And 1916 405 - Sir George Roos Keppel took me in, a cheerful bird. He is governor 1914 897 incident. I drove from Meshhed to Kerbela - Nejef and Meshhed are the 1917 1695 short time must decide whether Kerenski can pull the country together 1914 1334 deeply sympathise with you about dear Kerley - the trusted friend. We 1918 2342 flat mud roofs of Kermanshah covering two big mounds which stand side 1918 2331 of a miracle that we can put it to use. Kermanshah province has had a 1918 2501 have been sent to Kermanshah to meet me and as I didn't go there on my 1918 2370 delicious afternoon at Kermanshah with Col. Willcox and another man 1918 2315 Kermanshah July 13 (1918) Darling Father, I left the camp 1918 2366 written to you since Kermanshah. It is most curious to be writing 1918 3050 ago and an American missionary lady from Kermanshah, who is here on a 1917 2638 himself a little house, the architect being Kermit Roosevelt 1917 2120 Kermit Roosevelt turned up this week with letters of 1917 2121 Kermit Roosevelt turned up this week with letters of 1918 30 furniture. I met Kermit Roosevelt, now an armoured car driver, as I 1917 2740 heads the other day when Kermit Roosevelt, Mr Bowen (A.D.C.) and I 1918 2649 to Kew though I don't think, on reflection, that I want 1914 1173 ask them to lunch. Also Khalil and anyone else I like - he is a dear 1914 1169 Yesterday morning I went to see Khalil Bey, director of the Museum and 1914 1118 lunch with Khalil Bey, head of the Museum. It was an adventurous 1916 2592 For Khamisiyah is one of the markets of Central Arabia and he 1916 2599 round the town. And there we met the Shaikh of Khamisiyah who 1916 2595 is Khamisiyah, watered by a small and evil looking canal fro 1916 2590 what had been flood water in the spring, to Khamisiyah, where we have 1917 2944 went back to Khanaqin after the Russians left. I called on her at 1917 1169 Khanaqin on the frontier, with whom I stayed in 1911. And 1917 2938 Kurd, from Khanaqin on the Persian frontier, who came down here in 1918 1494 up in a motor to Khanaqin to retrieve all their household goods which 1917 940 Mustafa Pahsa from Khanaqus, with whom I had stayed in 1911. He came 1918 2270 6.30 and got to Khaniqin at 8.30 where I stopped for half an hour to 1918 1491 them. Today I had my old friend Mustafa Pasha of Khaniqin to 1913 831 shall never be clean again. However Kharaneh is worth it all - delays 1913 813 5. I have had 3 days of very hard work at Kharaneh, another 1918 1111 the Khatun (me) had filled the universe with joy. After the 1917 2003 The Samarra book has arrived, together with the Kiepert (not the right 1917 1461 We're having fun over Kiepert and Herzfeld's Samarra, aren't we! I 1917 1464 of Kiepert, which are among my lot 1918 181 B next morning, rowed up to Kifl and motored in to Hillah, a road I 1918 106 became a sticky march. But at Kifl I found my boat; also a kind young 1918 104 boat. I rode as far as Kifl, about 3 hours, Mr Tyler setting me on my 1918 122 channels of the Hindiyah below Kifl, unmapped, or scarcely mapped, and 1918 2224 nurses, bless them. Mr Bullard, who is now P.O. Kifri, is in for a 1918 1254 at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, but welcome. The Kiliddar 1914 1692 King has written you a kind letter about it. As for 1912 37 Florence is contemplating black grief for the King of 1914 1540 house and are very comfortable and happy. The King was 1915 75 and no one comes to see them. Every man had the King's Xmas 1918 2387 Kipling's Stalky and - another interesting detail - you 1915 210 about Kirby - the good true friend. We shall all feel his 1918 1164 and Kirkaldy's book. I haven't had time to look at them this 1915 386 Kirke I suppose? And thank you very much dearest. I 1918 1771 We've made a successful raid up to Kirkuk and one way and another I 1918 1835 We have gone up as far as Kirkuk as you have seen in the papers, and 1918 2310 Kirmanshah 1918 2142 to Tehran, stopping a day at Kirmanshah and another at Hamadan. I 1918 422 Kirmanshah and reach at once a temperate climate. Then 1918 2146 high up - Kirmanshah is 4000 ft. Doesn't it sound nice. I hope to b 1918 2208 ening sleep 5000 ft up in the hills. Next day to Kirmanshah where 1916 1613 Kitchener telegram reached us at Nasiriyah - splendid and 1915 675 enough. Kitchener was there, but he left directly after dinner 1918 3300 tragedy about the Stobarts. I wish it had been Kittie 1918 1016 motor launch from Samawah to Kiwaniyah, Capt. Goldsmith and a young 1917 1267 straight to Kokus (Sir Percy Cox) seeking the sun, as he 1917 1268 explained. The word Kokus is rapidly passing into the Arabic language 1917 1269 not as a name but as a title. You are a Kokus, juut as once upon a 1917 1271 Kokusah, i.e. a female Chosroes. Isn't it delicious 1917 1287 be a Kokusah, you see. Last night - to continue - I dined 1917 963 affectionate esteem in which I hold Koldewey 1918 192 the pleasant days spent with dear Koldewey - it's no good trying to 1916 2380 the world. Also the English version of Koldewey's Babylon - the 1916 13 or tomorrow. I think I posted my last letter at Kom 1917 621 have laughed and wept to see them - from Konia, from Angora, from 1918 1747 Kubaisah road, where I met several dead people who were 1918 174 will be easier. Nevertheless Capt D. went in to Kufah 1918 172 post. Thence we telephoned to Kufah and found that all was well at 1918 969 lovely Kufah channel 1918 123 very little known. Kufah stands on the western channel and we rode 1918 177 leading Saiyid. He accompanied me back to Kufah telling me on the way 1918 1990 Kufah to Ba'qubah, which I like because he'll be 1918 892 on tour and we had met the night I was at Kufah when he and Capt 1918 835 Kufah where Capt Balfour welcomed me with open arms 1918 111 river with my big sail outspread. At Kufah I stayed with Captain 1918 997 afternoon with him three weeks ago when I was at Kufah. He had, I 1918 232 Kufah. I accompanied him, as interpreter, on an 1918 109 myself got into the boat and sailed down to Kufah. The sun came out 1913 821 Kufic graffiti which I hope Moritz will be able to 1914 368 has a Kufic graffito and all complete. To get to it I rode 5 1913 672 has proved most interesting. There is a good Kufic inscription, which 1917 1830 and illegitimes. As regards the first, a Kurd of high 1917 2938 Kurd, from Khanaqin on the Persian frontier, who came 1917 3000 Kurd, who has just had an operation and was sitting 1918 2338 seem to respect them. So that the Kurd, who has probably few good 1917 1168 guest another friend of mine, Mustafa Pasha the Kurdish chief of 1918 3007 I send yo at last my Kurdish diary which I have carefully censored 1918 2337 wherever there's a Kurdish graveyard to give graves and even the goats 1917 3001 in her black Kurdish headdress and most chatty over her cigarette. So 1918 3317 Persian and Kurdish. I'm told they fetch any price in England now 1918 2544 to tell you now about my 3 weeks' ride through Kurdistan for 1918 2549 heart to Kurdistan, country and people. My Persian was enough to 1918 2280 of reed and tent cloth has grown up, where the Kurds 1918 2273 where the armed Kurds stopped me in 1911 and demanded dues, which I 1917 2942 the russet apple complexion of the Kurds, a red flush through a clear 1918 2328 making to the Kurds, so that the worst is over for them. The road is 1917 442 Tigris above Kut, which means I hope the fall of Kut 1916 980 seems likely to happen at Kut - it's a desperate business, Heaven 1917 1808 station, or rather railhead, where the Kut and Ba'qubah lines come in 1918 3094 We stopped at Sunnai'at below Kut as we came down and walked over the 1917 784 days with snow tipped summits. We passed Kut before sunrise but I got 1916 928 mud. How Kut holds out still I can barely guess, but it does 1917 1812 remarkable achievement - the Kut line, put through last month in spite 1916 1090 before it actually happened, it was clear that Kut must 1917 793 of war than these Mesopotamian plains. And above Kut they 1917 1744 baby at home. The last bit of rly built, from Kut to Baghdad, has 1916 1137 after the fall of Kut was announced and I knew that most, if not all 1916 919 must wait to see the result of Kut. Ever your very affectionate 1916 1124 while he was returning from dropping food into Kut. His 1917 368 summer besieging the Turks in Kut. I hope they'll like it and I feel 1917 769 Tonight we should be near Kut. It's strange isn't it to be treating 1916 629 repulsed by the French, but nothing as yet about Kut. One feels - and 1916 913 Kut! I don't know that I shall stay here very much 1916 1343 interesting. Oh if we had only relieved Kut! One doesn't 1917 442 crossing of the Tigris above Kut, which means I hope the fall of Kut 1916 2721 Durbar of Arab chiefs at Kuwait and Ibn Sa'ud (newly invested with the 1918 2592 your envelope? Is is Dame Florence Bell DCIE or KCIE 1916 2722 KCIE) is to pay us a visit here the day after tomorrow 1916 1911 L'Anglais sans peine will get written thought how she can 1914 1647 been told to take La Bassee at all costs and had failed. If it's true 1916 730 very clever about it. The Ladies Shirt Co is where I generally go 1917 88 the Ladies' Shirt Co, telling them exactly what I want in 1916 253 I will keep you informed of my moves by cable. Lady 1915 871 holiday for an afternoon and went to see Lady Anne who was most kind 1916 283 to Lady Anne, walked about her garden and had tea with 1915 898 after my arrival and asked you to send me by Lady B. another gown and 1916 2890 evening gown by Lady Brassey. I telegraphed for it, but I haven't 1917 1312 whom you met at Lady Carnarvon's. I'm highly disapproved of and 1917 1963 she speaks of Lady Cox as Lady Sykes. Sir Percy has had an 1917 1953 Lady Cox has come up on a visit, but I haven't seen 1916 641 must tell you how I fare. Kind Lady Cox has put me up - he is away 1916 1411 better than any foreigner I ever heard. Lady Cox is absolutely no 1917 2273 launch and talked a great deal. Fortunately Lady Cox is here on a 1917 1891 would have Lady Cox up for a bit; she's in Basrah. It would be 1918 2629 time, taking Lady Cox with him - and the parrot, to give the touch 1918 2154 dinner party for Lady Cox, but nice in spite of that. She doesn't add 1916 517 women's hospital, the idea of which was begun by Lady H 1916 164 last year and they only just lasted me through. Lady MacMahon 1918 2922 abandoned what Lady MacMahon called his disappointingly neutral 1918 614 happened, it seems to me. I agree with Lady MacMahon who said she 1918 2443 being Lady Marling and me, the Grand Duke, Gen Wanchope and 1918 2455 trout in the river and Lady Marling and I wandered about and talked 1918 2470 accustomed to; but Lady Marling had given me warm clothes and Sir 1917 1773 Yes, Lady Maxwell is impossible. I didn't feel called upon 1916 2872 about Lady Richmond. I am so very sorry. I have written to 1917 2202 forgot to send back Lady Ritchies's letter. Your very affectionate 1915 687 Your affectionate daughter Gertrude. Lady Stafford's letter was the 1917 1963 she speaks of Lady Cox as Lady Sykes. Sir Percy has had an 1918 1366 hated them) he really had liked Babylon. Lady W. and I agreed that I 1915 670 today. I very stupidly dined with Lady Wantage on Friday. It was a 1918 1945 quite set up for Lady Willingdon, the angelic creature has sent me 1916 506 at Lahore and start from Karachi on the 27th. What will 1916 378 dining car of the Lahore express. The journey took two nights and a 1916 595 Lahore next morning, where I spent 24 hours - at an 1916 478 issue, bother it. But I hope to have 2 days' in Lahore on my way to 1916 2686 the swift launch of the A.P.O. of Qurnah at Lake 1916 2688 From Lake Post - whether called after the Hammar or after 1916 678 Percy Lake, General Cawfer, General Offley Shaw and General 1916 2164 Lake's farewell to send you because I thought you would 1917 761 too, the Bani Lam are noted horsebreeders. In the afternoon the 1917 759 Bani Lam, not much cultivation but a great deal of 1913 246 his wife, a nephew of Sir Lander [Lauder?] and an intelligent little man. He is 1915 938 first person I met here? Cis Lascelles! her brother with whom she 1914 1697 Laszlo? Or Lavery - he would do a nice picture of you 1913 246 his wife, a nephew of Sir Lander [Lauder?] and an intelligent little man. He is 1917 2499 last telling me opf Laurie's death. I'm so very sorry. I'm afraid it 1914 1697 Laszlo? Or Lavery - he would do a nice picture of you. Only not 1917 319 However one can't have everything. Sir Arthur Lawley arrived here 1915 663 go to F. and Mason yesterday morning, but Sir A Lawley came in and 1915 429 Sir Arthur Lawley definitely objects to a Belgian chauffeur. He 1917 705 very pleasant by having Sir Arthur Lawley here - he leaves today for 1915 693 have therefore asked Sir Arthur Lawley to write tot he RAMC there. In 1915 400 acceptance of the motor by the RAMC. Sir Arthur Lawley wrote at once 1917 372 delightful jaunt with Sir A. Lawley. I wanted to show him something 1915 345 Arthur Lawley. I went to see him today about a type writer. He 1915 391 I dined with Ian Malcolm and Sir A. Lawley. Ursula L. was there and 1915 935 Lawrence (you don't know him, he is also of Carchemish 1916 2887 Lawrence and a party of people - we all share the same 1916 37 He dined with me last night, he and Mr Lawrence and Col. Newcombe, a 1915 940 I think. Mr Hogarth, Mr Lawrence and I all dine and lunch together 1916 1026 the Admiral nor Mr Lawrence have come back - they go up river and 1913 38 him. Whereupon Alec Lawrence in fury siezed 2 of them and twisted 1916 902 even Mr Lawrence was such a godsend. He speaks the same language 1916 893 greatly enlivened by the appearance of Mr Lawrence, sent out as liason 1915 572 Lawther make their children as miserable as any parents 1915 569 I've got Mrs Christopher Lawther of a morning to help me with the 1915 45 Le Touquet, 20 miles away. It was streaming, but we 1918 891 of one of the desert oases! A good man. Col. Leachman was 1918 890 over to me at Baghdad and I gave him to Col Leachman. He is now 1918 88 some horses lent me by Col Leachman, motored out on the Najaf road on 1918 888 too I met Col. Leachman's caravan with my old servants in it - I 1918 45 me up close at hand in Col. Leachman's house, the latter being out in 1913 206 the afternoon light changing on Lebanon and had tea. It was very 1913 175 weather and the Lebanon looked too wonderful. I went off early to the 1917 2464 He's a jolly monk, an Arab from the Lebanon straight out of Chaucer 1913 238 Tuesday - a wonderful journey it is over the Lebanon. There was not a 1913 242 of Lebanon, gold and brown autumn, with yellow leaves still 1918 2444 McClean attached to the Legation. The first day we rode over a high 1914 1277 returning him to the Belgian Legation, with thanks. St Loc observed 1916 606 I attended a meeting of the Legislation Council one morniing, with 1918 632 call on Pere Leon, abbot of the French monks, and Pere Anastase 1913 218 Consul, who was rather a silly old thing, real Levantine, received me 1913 60 will be that we shall get an English resident in Lhassa and he will 1918 2803 in a setting composed almost exclusively of Lieutenant and 1918 2934 He's a learned Professor who wrote the Life of Zoroaster and other 1914 1201 Harald was very unhappy. Poor poor Lilian 1915 435 Lilian Douglas Pennant in my office now. I like her 1917 1237 Ribblesdale's life of Charles Lister. I met him in C'ple and 1914 1168 Lister, dined, and we talked till near midnight of 1916 2314 the Literary Supplement regularly - would you mind asking him 1916 352 Liverpool or thereabouts who must most of them have given 1917 1378 grateful if Lizzie could find and post me a green silk woven jacket 1916 2070 you please ask Lizzie to send me a little black glace silk jacket 1918 1593 without. The first is new thick combinations - Lizzie will 1916 2927 We have had a long Reuter report of Ll. George's speech which seems 1914 1696 Llewellyn - all better than John Collier. What about our 1916 2203 Lloyd and I suppose with Hugo, but I forgot to ask 1912 29 lunched with the Cromers and went to see Blanche Lloyd at 4 1916 36 with enthusiasm. And George Lloyd had arrived - wasn't it delightful 1916 1245 George Lloyd has just come out to work with Sir Percy. It 1916 1166 George Lloyd is on his way here from Egypt - Sir Percy has 1914 1392 write to me. I heard from George Lloyd yesterday. He is with the 1914 1327 of you to send me such a handsome present, with Lloyd George and 1918 245 son in law of Mr Lloyd George and an admirable young man, capable 1916 2958 Cabinet looks like business if Lloyd George can keep it together. I 1918 343 of modern politics, amended with Lloyd George. (I don't know whether 1917 2996 Major Carey Evans, Lloyd George's son in law, and very competent he 1918 1769 Carey Evans, Lloyd George's son in law, is very clever with eye 1918 775 chief and Lloyd George's son in law) to have a dispensary on 1918 3298 to my movements. The Lloyds asked me to go to them for Xmas but of 1913 845 I had a very peaceful Sunday at Lockinge. The house if full of lovely 1916 2631 desert. Loftus dug at Ur a long time ago but no doubt there is 1914 1554 you today. Flora has come and Diana goes back to London 1915 679 1915>Dearest Mother, I have agreed to come to London 1917 2111 a cheque for 50 pounds to send to his bank in London 1917 96 with my orders and perhaps Moll if she is in London 1915 603 London (Red Cross Headquarters)Dearest Father, Lord Robert writes that we have 1915 183 Red X societies. It would be a great thing. Lord Robert, who was 1918 1388 always with Lord W. and told him all we had done - irrigation 1915 302 characteristic letter from the Lord. Incidentally he concurred in my 1913 1 November 14 SS Lotus (1913) Dearest Mother, It's beautifully sunny 1913 78 SS Lotus Tuesday 18th (November 1913) Darling Mother, We 1914 125 I have written to Sir Louis 1915 591 I'm glad there was no one here tonight. Sir Louis 1914 1108 such a thing! However Sir Louis appears to like having me and I think 1915 616 Louis has heard today of a man who sounds like a 1914 1148 should come straight there. Sir Louis is perfectly delightful. He is 1914 1183 dinner. The truth is, as I said before, that Sir Louis is so 1915 622 him. Sir Louis is taking hold, but he will never take the same 1914 1126 and delightful archaeologist. Then Sir Louis met me 1914 1139 Sir Louis that I should leave on Monday, but he said No 1915 628 Louis Mallet 1915 626 Louis Mallet (crossed out) 1915 389 leave. Three nights I have dined with Louis Mallet or he 1914 932 to Louis Mallet suggting myself to him. I should like to 1914 1077 Timeses. I have a message from Louis Mallet telling me to come to him 1914 1177 immensely - Sir [Louis] had gone to the opening of the Chamber, when 1914 1119 expedition for Sir [Louis] insisted on sending in the launch and at the 1914 1172 I asked them to come and see me and Sir [Louis] proposes to 1914 1161 arrived knowing no one but Sir [Louis] whom she knew a little, and wrote 1915 727 lunched with the Brassey party at the Hotel du Louvre. But I did not 1917 2315 You know I'm located like a Lt General when I'm ill and a better 1914 669 upon the scenery 2 women. One was an old widow, Lu.lu.ah, who is 1915 281 I'm getting the better of both. Percy Lubbock - did I tell you he has 1917 2335 Lubbock all the same - he is a very nice creature - and 1918 2816 Generals Lubbock and Stuart-Wortley. It was a nice party, if I 1918 3164 (again by trolley) with Generals Lubbock and Stuart-Wortley to 1915 319 off in about a week's time. Mr Lubbock and Tiger can run the office 1915 419 Lubbock goes she will take his, or Tiger will take it 1915 262 Percy Lubbock has arrived, long and gaunt, in a suit of khaki 1918 1510 Lubbock has just been to dinner, nice creature. I've 1918 2564 still on leave and Generals Stuart-Wortley and Lubbock in Persia, but 1915 353 ready to pass a few midnight sittings. Percy Lubbock is a great help 1917 2330 the launch to go and dine with General Lubbock on my way to the 1918 2021 the river dining with General Lubbock who fetched and returned me. On 1917 2990 middle. I went to see Gen Lubbock who has had enteric and is to be 1917 2633 the launch to General Lubbock who sent me to the station, in his 1915 331 Percy Lubbock. I'm afraid he won't stay very long, but he is 1917 1814 General Lubbock, father of railways. He was modestly pleased 1917 588 been seeing something of a very charming General Lubbock, Mr 1917 1741 dined with me last night, Gen Lubbock, Mr Percy's brother, a very 1917 1923 my dinner almost carried to General Lubbock's hospitable board - I was 1917 2921 own maize and barley and vegetables. Capt Lupton offered me a very 1917 2918 Remount establishment, outside the town - Capt. Lupton presides over 1917 1451 down in a ship from which Cis Lupton succeeded in making his escape 1917 2484 Lupton today in the street and stopped to speak to him 1917 2802 Lupton, who is at the Remounts has let me send it up to 1916 399 secretary to H.E. - to see Mr Baker and Mr Lutyens and 1918 3308 Wilson, a pupil of Lutyens and he prepares plans which we pore over 1916 28 hours steaming to get down stream to Luxor - far too quick we all 1915 818 saw of Luxor for we are to stay there on our way down; before 1915 813 advantages for at Luxor two of the deputation were charming French 1915 806 train to Luxor, a very comfortable journey for Sir Henry has 1917 2027 Lyall, a cousin of Charles. I like him too 1916 769 cousin of Sir A. Lyall's, now a political officer here. We went for 1918 3344 job - oh and so dreadfully sorry about Charles Lyell. He 1914 907 the head man of Lynan's company, and his darling little Italian wife 1917 573 for her in a little sum of money which Miss Lynch and Uncle 1917 418 word of introcuction to a member of the firm of Lynch. I 1914 23 I very much regret Spencer Lyttelton. Poor Sarah! two brothers in 1917 648 Lyulph bestowed on him. They'll talk themselves out in 1915 254 send too a garden bill and a very small M'bro account which from this 1915 651 Sloane Street. Dearest Mother, I return M's 1917 2011 Thank you for M's letter. I quite agree with you that if he is not 1915 781 enclosed by this mail. I was so glad to have M's letter, bless him 1914 483 Ma'az, the Goat Tribe, and this not very brilliant 1914 860 there. The Ma'dan are possibly the worst devils known. They 1914 864 caravan of Ma'dan coming up from Meshhed and in a moment we were 1914 859 and found a large company of the Ma'dan filling their waterskins 1913 455 the Maidan, with my old guide, Muhammad al Ma'rawi 1913 411 make. I can't do much, but Muhammad al Ma'rawi (he is my old guide) 1914 654 the first house, stood Muhammad al Ma'rawi - here I was to be lodged 1914 302 noon which is much to the good. Muhammad al Ma'rawi and his nephew 1914 405 Ma'rawi came to me and said he though if we went to Jof 1914 514 Muhammad al Ma'rawi stook surety for them and I shall of course give 1914 786 prayers came Sa'id and told told Muhammad al Ma'rawi that 1914 683 leave. But as he went he whispered to old M. al Ma'rawi that as 1914 883 Ma'rked. Having penned these lines it occurred to me to 1915 878 Macdonells - he is one of the men in the Intell Dept. But 1916 151 of Mr Machell's) to call ont he old chief of the Bektashi 1916 1361 them - we had a little function in the Gray Mackenzie 1916 675 river which belongs to gray Mackenzie and Co. That is most 1916 651 manager of Grey Mackenzie's (one of the big trading houses here). I 1916 888 I have been engaged today in moving into Gray Mackenzie's house 1914 36 health from Dr Mackinnon. And do you know I really believe that his 1917 729 9th Feb. (Mrs Mackinnon's letter) Oh bless you both! you don't know 1913 489 and I sleep with the Mackinnons and start tomorrow. I still hope that 1914 1069 house in the town. The kind Mackinnons have kept me, may God reward 1913 445 Mackinnons who have been and always are the kindest of 1913 383 again. I dined last night with the Mackinnons, dear people, and we 1913 505 the kind Mackinnons, drove out a couple of hours, picked up my 1913 243 I flew off before dinner to see the good Mackinnons, the 1913 445 been and always are the kindest of friends. Dr [Mackinnon] 1914 1095 I'm writing to you from my bed! Mrs [Mackinnon] has kept me there 1918 3005 wife and boy. Maclaren I thought a dreadful man - class W, if not Z 1918 2989 wicked Tehran gossip. The wife in question, Mrs Maclaren, left 1918 1580 hospital, Miss Maclean, and one of her nurses, a number of my 1918 1372 Macpherson) and I dined with the Chief and the Ws and com 1916 164 year and they only just lasted me through. Lady MacMahon 1918 2922 abandoned what Lady MacMahon called his disappointingly neutral 1915 801 restful. Our party is the MacMahon family, with a nice little niece 1918 614 happened, it seems to me. I agree with Lady MacMahon who said she 1915 427 towards the end of March, c/o Sir H. MacMahon, Cairo, would catch 1916 2973 MacMahons - she's such a dear. But he is not good enough 1916 2880 7. Today I proposed myself to lunch with the MacMahons and had 1916 255 MacMahons and I dined there on Sunday to see here. Today 1915 903 MacMahons but I must leave a card on them today. For the 1916 110 MacMahons tonight, to meet all the generals I suppose. Si 1916 74 my office all day, except to lunch with the MacMahons. My tribe 1915 879 nicest people whom I have met are the MacMahons, with whom I dined 1916 15 MacMahons, Lord Edward and I. A wonderful place it is 1916 2018 to feel like a person again. The I.G.C., General MacMunn 1917 453 success is due to the I.G.C. my friend Gen. MacMunn 1917 708 I.G.C. - now Sir George MacMunn - both came down from Baghdad last 1916 2995 moments, of which there aren't many. General MacMunn is the one I 1916 2090 I rode with the I.G.C. General MacMunn who is a great ally of mine 1917 326 ground. He is staying with General MacMunn. I dined with them the 1917 600 no more riding excercise. At this General MacMunn, deep in 1918 2384 bank, Mr MacMurray, and his charming wife. As I arrived General 1918 2388 Hamadan is Ecbatana? The MacMurray's house is a paradise, standing 1918 2386 to lodge also with the MacMurrays. He is, you know, the original of 1918 2491 MacMurrays, charming people. I've had to write so many 1917 2999 Jews and Armenians, and my very old friend Madame Mustafa Pasha, the 1918 1665 came in flocks. An Armenian family (Madame Sevian and her daughters 1913 276 and to send them, through the Fathers at Madeba 1913 284 know anyhow from Madeba - look for it on the map east of the north end 1914 41 the 4 men whom I had sent in to Madeba and Ziza to buy stores had 1913 828 my admirable plan of sending in to Madeba while I worked here. As we 1913 835 west, towards Madeba, and camp wherever God ordains 1914 55 them to Madeba, and the chowwish intercepted them and put the 1917 673 a pillar of strength, and so I should think is Madge 1916 2513 Euphrates to Madiman to see the shaikh there who was too ill to come 1918 2916 The Willingdons won't have an easy time at Madras - 1916 518 it yesterday - a very touching ceremony. The Maharajas 1918 1668 said that not even in a Mahommadan house would so much care have been Mahommadan SEE Mohammaden 1913 469 back together in the electric train! for the Maidan is a long way off 1913 455 bazaar quarter, the Maidan, with my old guide, Muhammad al Ma'rawi 1916 1612 Aunt Maisie that Arthur Broderick sends her many messages 1918 1775 letter to Maisie. Poor, poor people 1917 74 from you both. I was grieved to hear of Aunt Maisie's 1915 589 Maisie's Willie dined with me tonight - a very painful 1915 129 and the essential part of the day's work too. Major 1916 2924 the autumn palm groves, and in the afternoon Major 1917 730 to have letters from you. I'm so sorry about Major 1918 1371 performing before the C.in C. The Pol. Officer (Major 1915 294 letter is most interesting - I'll send it on to Major Armstrong. I 1915 292 last night Major Armstrong, Domnul's friend, dined with us 1918 31 came it, and then Major Bowers who looks after the Hindiyah Barrage 1917 2996 Major Carey Evans, Lloyd George's son in law, and very 1918 1741 now in Major Eadie's service. Major E., Captain Y. and I all dined 1918 1552 with me. Major Eadie came in to see me today - he's now at Hit- 1918 67 Major Eadie, a friend of Nasiriyah days, dined with 1918 1735 gossiping with the Intelligence Officer, Major Eadie, an 1918 1551 Officer, my friend Major Eadie, on the strength of his acquaintance 1918 1741 now in Major Eadie's service. Major E., Captain Y. and I all 1917 1951 hospital. They treat me as if I were a Major General 1918 2736 in procession through the garden, with all his Major Generals 1917 2044 sat under an awning and talked to all the Major Generals and felt that 1917 2395 Nearly all my friends have gone away. Major Generals and Brigadiers 1918 2804 Major Generals, you will realize that it couldn't be 1918 2271 have tea and curds with my colleague, Major Goldsmith. So on by the 1917 1288 head of the police, Major Gregson, and again spent the evening sittin 1916 2697 the very same ship on which Major Hamilton and I came down from Qurnah 1916 1528 delightful. And one day Major Hamilton had a huge luncheon party of 1916 1552 shaikhs in question. Major Hamilton wanted to go down to Basrah so we 1916 1581 villages because Major Hamilton was making contracts with the Shaikhs 1916 1507 the Major Hamilton who is a cousin of the Stanleys. We 1918 1899 Financial Adviser, Major May; the peacock mostly sits with him; and in 1917 1518 arrange a dinner party with Sir Percy on Monday. Major Munro and 1917 1557 Percy, Richard, Major Munro and I, and last night General Gunning 1916 2922 out into the desert with Major Munro and Major Roberts (a brother of 1917 1515 My dear Major Munro, from Bait Na'mah, is up here on a week's 1917 510 breakfasted with Major Munro, the O.C. and my kind doctor when I was 1916 854 find. (I didn't so much as know her.) I wrote to Major O'C from 1915 918 time in Persia and knew Major O'Connor and one had come back wounded 1915 942 very nice) and Major Pearson. Occasionally we have the Graves in to 1918 48 house. After lunching with Major Pulley I got onto his mare and rode 1918 67 Eadie, a friend of Nasiriyah days, dined with Major Pulley; I 1918 44 to Karbala and reached Major Pulley's house about midday. He had put 1916 2634 breadfast - and indeed I was glad of it - with Major Rice 1916 2922 out into the desert with Major Munro and Major Roberts (a brother of 1917 1331 Major Saxton, a very charming young man on the staff 1917 2068 my money's worth - or yours - out of them, for Major Stanley is 1917 2036 the kind Red X Commissioner, Major Stanley, about your launch. He 1918 2350 delicious apricots and talked till dark, Major Ware, the political 1916 2710 interesting papers. The Majority Report seems to me sheer lunacy - 1917 2542 idea of its proportions when I tell you that the Malade 1914 1757 your very affectionate daughter Gertrude Ian Malcolm 1915 391 I dined with Ian Malcolm and Sir A. Lawley. Ursula L. was there and 1914 1560 whom Mr Malcolm brought over to fill Col. Dimcombe's place, Mr 1915 97 though it is very late. Lord Robert and Ian Malcolm came over this 1914 1578 be intolerable under ordinary conditions. Mr Malcolm comes back 1914 1430 Boulogne 25 November (1914) Dearest Father, Ian Malcolm comes back 1914 1454 (26th November 1914) Dearest Father, Ian Malcolm has 1915 909 good deal of him. I have just heard that Neil Malcolm has arrived 1914 1485 Ian Malcolm has been here today and very pleasant. He goes 1915 255 distance I can't pay. Mr Malcolm has been here the last day or two 1915 157 it. This is how things stand. Lord R and Mr Malcolm have gone 1915 698 they are a serious problem. I do not think Mr Malcolm is wise in 1916 2885 soldier. I dined with Neill Malcolm one night last week - there were 1915 709 question of RAMC permission. I think Mr Malcolm ought to have told 1915 403 suitable, being of too high power. Mr Malcolm seems to think that 1915 213 no I want to tell you about your 50 pounds. Mr Malcolm told me to 1915 383 not to answe sooner about the motor. I heard Mr Malcolm was coming 1915 398 TuesdayDearest Father, Mr Malcolm went to 1915 144 Mr Malcolm wrote to me before he came out saying that Lord 1916 257 us tonight - Neill Malcolm, Col. Duncombe and the Claytons. General 1916 155 people, archaeologists, Neill Malcolm, George and so on. It's quite 1915 23 look for a missing son - dead, I much fear - Mr Malcome had sent him to us 1915 628 Louis Mallet 1915 626 Louis Mallet (crossed out) 1915 389 leave. Three nights I have dined with Louis Mallet or he 1914 932 to Louis Mallet suggting myself to him. I should like to tell 1914 1077 Timeses. I have a message from Louis Mallet telling me to come to him 1916 239 permanent people. I leave on the 28th by the Malta and reach Bombay 1913 780 in far away places. It's medieaeval, the Mamluk castle having 1913 784 rebuilding the Mamluks might have preserved the old plan. They did 1916 2326 of a state. By the way, I received the Manchester Martyrs and read it 1916 2321 however and thank you very much for it. The Mannesmann Tube makes me 1914 146 Ali, not to be confused with Ali Mansur, the postman guide of 1911 who 1917 2599 Marcellinus's history of that other conqueror who was 1916 753 weather - Mareyle is her name and she lives in Bond St 1916 2884 Gordon, Margaret's cousin; he was there today, a very nice young 1914 1247 Marie did not send the blue brocade gown here as I 1914 1407 missing, which is my job. Marie had not sent my watch. It is a 1915 770 maid bringing her. Marie has asked for a fortnight's holiday which I 1914 1210 the mittens. I leave Marie here for the moment, she has one or two 1915 683 finish some things here. Will you tell Marie if she is still in 1914 1415 - thank you very much. The watch is not here and Marie knows 1916 736 at the neck - Marie knows the kind of thing I like. 4 pairs of thin 1915 850 cape - Marie knows which I mean and a mauve parasol, I have 1916 749 some lace shirts Marie made me last summer - I think two of them are 1916 731 They ought to cost about 4 pounds a piece. Marie might ship them on - 1915 769 shall be sent to York on Friday at 10, either Marie or Milly's 1916 1792 what you would do without the first and last. Marie seems 1914 1232 more. I left Marie there and I shall not have her here. She would 1916 1174 Oh, will you please tell Marie to make and post to me 4 crepe de chine 1916 1385 all the difference. You might please ask Marie to post to me an old 1914 1397 a trouble. Marie will help you - but don't let them make claims 1912 32 dine with the Stanleys at 7.45 (to go to a Marie Hall above!) I may 1914 1243 orders for Marie. The watch she sent here is not the right one. I 1916 1700 about Marie, yet I should be very sorry to part with her 1916 2181 glad indeed to hear further. Mother wrote about Marie's 1915 908 old friends; this week Mark Sykes passed through and I have seen a 1918 2443 being Lady Marling and me, the Grand Duke, Gen Wanchope and a Mr 1918 2455 trout in the river and Lady Marling and I wandered about and talked 1918 2470 accustomed to; but Lady Marling had given me warm clothes and Sir 1918 2428 diplomatic life - Sir Charles Marling looks horribly tired and worn 1918 2529 Charles Marling. That's not what it's called but that's what it 1918 2895 told you we packed the Marlings and the Grand Duke off to Najaf and 1918 2408 person. The Marlings are kinder than you would believe - I had 1918 2770 The Marlings arrive next week - did I tell you they have lost 1918 2140 car and I've telegraphed to the Marlings asking them if they would 1918 2475 reluctantly bade the Marlings farewell and set out on my return 1918 2798 that the Marlings have arrived, inclusif the Grand Duke. They 1918 2560 Marlings here for a few days, which will be amusing, and 1918 2902 rejoicing. The Marlings stayed one night on their return before 1918 2405 Marlings. What it was like after the dust and heat to get 1918 2908 personally like the Marlings, but they are not human, you know; and 1918 2994 acquaintance. Also she had quarrelled with the Marlings, the 1918 2107 straight here by Capt. Marrs who is travelling with him, so that I 1916 1009 and chair and bath and a table lent by Captain Marrs, but the 1916 1007 officer there, Captain Marrs, very nice and intelligent. I was put up 1913 80 known. There was a strong mistral blowing at Marseilles and 1915 720 Marseilles SaturdayP & O Arabia 1918 552 as I knew I should be, rather bored. General Marshal 1917 2046 day with General Marshall - he commands the 3rd Corps - a very 1918 1558 Marshall have been handed over to us. I expect and hope 1918 1011 outrage. Capt. Marshall himself was much liked and I think he is 1917 2873 generals and A.D.C.s. General Marshall is most pleasant; we had a 1917 2776 new regime promises well. I haven't see General Marshall since I 1918 1022 day and the great river that Capt Marshall was being assassinated in 1918 1842 who were responsible for the murder of Capt Marshall. I think 1918 1695 implicated in the murder of Capt. Marshall, as well as all the 1918 3014 (whom he calls Sir Frederick Marshall, his name being Sir William) and 1918 1085 Hillah telling me of Capt. Marshall's death, it was the first news 1918 1846 daughter Gertrude. I'm writing to Marte and telling her to make me 1917 164 course the gown is irretrievably lost. I hope Marte ensured it so 1917 166 at this moment! Marte had better repeat the gown as quickly as 1917 170 Marte? Your affectionate daughter Gertrude. Marte is 78 Grosvenor 1918 3203 draped round you. Marte once did one for me excellently, but mine 1917 159 containing the little black satin coat Marte sent with the gown, some 1917 155 Marte through T. Cook and Sons - it ought to have 1917 170 Marte? Your affectionate daughter Gertrude. Marte is 1916 2172 with it. Skirt down to the ground. I would like Marthe 1916 2284 give him one? I must tell you I've written to Marthe and 1917 900 miracle two charming black satin gowns from Marthe which makes me hope 1916 2326 a state. By the way, I received the Manchester Martyrs and read it 1915 513 Herbert is here and is much interested. Mary is much better and is 1915 769 Mary shall be sent to York on Friday at 10, either 1918 211 I've a delightful letter from Elsa and one from Mary, both 1915 76 card pinned up above his bed, and Princess Mary's box of spices lying 1917 572 Aunt Mary's whose husband died in Baghdad. Miss C.P. and I 1913 671 the Masa'id we are not anxious to fall in with other tribes 1916 2048 I'm so sorry about Percy Mashell - I hadn't noticed him in the 1915 642 Mason swear the things are sent out weekly. G 1915 663 to go to F. and Mason yesterday morning, but Sir A Lawley came in and 1915 814 archaeologists, one the head of the Museum, Maspero's successor, the 1914 470 hurried back to us. "They are afraid" said Masuid "They have seen an 1914 477 Fattuh Masuid and I went across to the ridge and swept the 1914 410 to have vanished into this air - I questioned Masuid very 1914 468 camping in a very shallow valley. Masuid was with me. We may have 1914 407 the Shammar. Moreover Masuid, our Sherari rafiq, was prepared to take 1917 616 with the Matron in Chief, the notable Miss Jones whom I like 1914 1382 yet get my way. The Matron is a very nice woman and says she is 1914 1610 it in the papers before this reaches you. Mr Mattison left the books 1917 673 Yes, Maud is a pillar of strength, and so I should think 1917 2601 in the midst of glory fairly earned." General Maude 1917 2735 Wilcox says Sir S. Maude never had a chance - he was terribly ill 1917 3037 receive subscriptions to the Maude Memorial Fund, wedged in between 1916 2134 with lots to eat in it. General Maude, our new Army Commander, has 1918 221 after Gen. Maude's death lest you should be alarmed about the 1917 2742 on Gen. Maude's death? a good effort as they were continuously 1916 1878 and Dinnington are exempted. I had a letter from Maurice 1917 2505 the colour of one's thoughts. I'm anxious about Maurice 1918 1432 about France in thinking of you and Mother and Maurice 1918 210 ot me. I'm so much relieved to hear that Maurice 1917 1567 feeling for him because of his care for Maurice - his poor wife! And 1914 1167 marry Maurice - tell him with my love! A young secretary 1918 1796 saddlebag pieces for Maurice - they too are the best of their kind 1913 432 of you making preparations for Xmas! My love to Maurice - I 1914 1370 and of our beloved Maurice all the time 1918 2585 and Maurice and am ever your devoted daughter Gertrude 1913 790 Maurice and to all my family, my dear dear love and good 1916 442 before I shall hear from you. Tell Maurice and Herbert. Otherwise I 1917 2429 buttons on it which Maurice and I used to wear when we were babies and 1918 1537 Maurice at Catterick races. I took him through the 1917 2696 news of you. It's a great comfort to think of Maurice back at home 1915 892 I shall be so glad to have news of you. Has Maurice been home I 1913 842 It would be excellent if Maurice came back on Thursday 1917 2230 Maurice doesn't sound very flourishing which worries me 1916 243 25 (1916)>Dearest Mother, Your news about Maurice filled 1917 7 hope Maurice has been with you this year. However, I'm a 1916 1033 it has been infinitely worth it.I wonder how Maurice is 1916 636 I wish I knew how Maurice is and were certain that he is not going 1917 2974 very glad to hear that Maurice is better and congratulate Mother on 1915 236 Maurice isn't out. No matter how boring it is for him in 1917 70 time to die, as Maurice says, I wonder you have time to write me such 1918 456 creature. On the other hand Maurice seems much better bless him 1916 539 about Maurice sounds satisfactory. I'm afraid I can't keep 1917 544 Maurice still in England 1917 907 terrible there. Is Maurice still out of it? Everytime a post comes 1916 1352 your report of Maurice that he may be back in France by now - I hate 1916 1625 R'ton. I could wish Maurice were not so well. The thought of his 1915 588 from Maurice which has just arrived 1918 829 charming long letter from Maurice which I'll answer next week, bless 1918 1416 I've a delightful letter from Maurice which I'll answer next week 1916 2825 Maurice will have to go back some day - it's marvellous 1915 629 Odervise, as Maurice would say, it's not fair to judge yet 1914 1348 I shall see Maurice I think certainly when he comes out and before 1918 2018 Middleston Tyas, has danced at R'ton and knows Maurice. After the 1915 765 I wish I had seen Maurice. I feel almost that it's wrong to escape 1916 199 Mother and Maurice. There is a great deal of friction between India 1916 2836 BasrahDearest boy (Maurice) I so often mean to 1916 1217 been. You tell me nothing of Maurice, from which I hope he has not 1916 1302 me no news of Maurice, nor of yourself - I hope you are better. I 1914 1394 No news I suppose about Maurice? I hope the mittens will be in time 1915 135 me today is a letter from Harold saying that Maurice's 1918 1187 was Maurice's birthday - I thought of him so much and of snow 1917 1465 Yes, I was deeply interested in Maurice's letter. Goodnight dearest 1917 1309 you so much for Maurice's letter. What a tale! How do we muddle 1916 1747 me of Maurice's new command and Father of his attempts to get 1914 1205 I met one of Maurice's officers at Northallerton, returning from the 1914 1699 this morning with such a raging desire to see [Maurice] efore he 1917 2565 him. We had a moment of dismay when the Maximalist Govt. came in at 1916 403 day. We came home to a second tea with Mrs Maxwell 1917 1773 Yes, Lady Maxwell is impossible. I didn't feel called upon to make 1916 39 and had a long talk to finish the year. He is on Maxwell's staff at 1916 398 In the afternoon Domnul and I motored with the Maxwells - he 1918 1524 It was an enjoyable party. A.R. used to be Mayor of Baghdad 1918 1739 Hits. I called on the Mayor, a useful man, and saw other notables 1918 2444 McClean attached to the Legation. The first day we rode 1916 1448 McMunn and Cowper. General McMann is a very cheerful bird - I think 1916 1398 miss a mail. I'm going up with General McMunn and various other 1916 1448 McMunn and Cowper. General McMann is a very cheerful 1916 1449 you must know him or know about him. He was Col McMunn before the war 1916 1452 and went straight on up the Euphrates. General McMunn had 1916 1825 nearly all my circle at one stroke, but General McMunn remains and I 1916 1681 breakfast. Sometimes towards sunset General McMunn takes me out on 1916 1968 McMunn who really has become a friend in a way. He is a 1916 1905 General McMunn whom I like very much and see a great deal of 1916 1965 General McMunn, or sometimes I ride but not very often. You 1914 154 rode with me till beyond Ziza and then by the Mecca 1914 667 It was here that in the old days, before the Mecca 1916 459 pilgrimage to Mecca 1916 1654 thing to do. The news this week has been of Mecca 1916 2577 family in southern Mesopotamia who came up from Mecca in the 1914 158 with many deep voiced blessings. I crossed the Mecca railway 1916 1133 Sherif of Mecca to look after some property he has here. I had 1916 521 tale one afternoon about her pilgrimage to Mecca, of 1913 374 Meccah on Tuesday I believe, and I hope I shall see him 1916 100 Lots of Med. Force are here now - Col Tyrrell, Willie's 1914 724 rested and return to Damascus via Medina and the railway. The money I 1918 1315 by the Cape. Women aren't allowed to cross the Medit. but 1918 1632 me but my must arrange crossing Mediterranean a.a.a. consult box c/o 1916 71 no time for crossing the Mediterranean for pleasure. The only 1918 1314 arrange for any coming by the Mediterranean for I really can't come 1918 1341 Mediterranean in a destroyer as likely as not. But until 1918 2653 account of the Mediterranean I only wonder we ever get letters at all 1915 914 days as bad as anything I have known on the Mediterranean. Helen 1917 1296 opes they are not at the bottom of the Mediterranean. I'll send a 1913 69 abandonment of the Mediterranean. My ..... is the political 1917 697 develop satisfactorily in Europe and in the Mediterranean. The 1918 2511 Mediterranean, and then also in my mind, as there was in 1917 561 they knew it well enough - Meissner told me so 3 years ago in veiled 1914 913 seen much of Meissner Pasha and his wife. He is the head of the 1916 149 dined with Mervyn Herbert and had a cheerful evening. Also I took 1914 864 caravan of Ma'dan coming up from Meshhed and in a moment we were 1914 897 I drove from Meshhed to Kerbela - Nejef and Meshhed are the 1914 897 incident. I drove from Meshhed to Kerbela - Nejef and Meshhed are the 1918 41 of soldiers came to dinner and we talked of the Mesop 1917 2979 is Mesop and busy ourselves with irrigation and 1917 1080 signed articles on Mesop and Asia Minor. I shall have to set about 1916 222 that time in Mesop. - the situation of our troops is still far from 1916 1232 between Mesop. and Egypt to bridge and I hope I am going to be 1916 1064 for a comprehensive political scheme. We treated Mesop. as if it 1916 1050 falling mark, and for the article on the Mesop. campaign in the 1917 1727 the Mesop. mailbags were rescued which went down in the 1918 1738 Mesop. set up a high steep mound, made of some 6000 1917 675 Mesop. summers I do feel the people who are working at 1918 295 newspapers have talked about the Mesop. winter; in reality it has 1917 2288 Mesop. However. Your don't seem to be aware - indeed I 1917 2303 obliged to you for puffing Mesop. That's just the kind of thing that 1918 1655 Mesopot. nightingales shouted through the orchards. I've 1918 3348 the wildest confusion. In Mesopot. they want us and no one else 1918 2311 while to sit 2 and a half years in an office in Mesopotamia 1918 2597 saying. Wy yes of course I wrote all the Arab of Mesopotamia 1916 346 in Mesopotamia and has now been sent back to India as fit fo 1917 1603 Mesopotamia and is going to be sent to India. I went into 1918 396 that I am really part of Mesopotamia and not part of an army of 1916 1099 Mesopotamia and respected and loved by them all. I fear h 1916 632 Mesopotamia and Armenia. I did not catch my mail before I 1916 2100 Mesopotamia are giddy and insecure eminences which no one 1917 83 have time to read anything, even books on Mesopotamia are unnecessary 1916 1333 rest become quite comprehensible when one sees Mesopotamia in 1917 2517 the new maps of Mesopotamia pinned up on the walls. Maps are my 1918 334 Mesopotamia to consider 1918 3064 We are sending copies of the Arab in Mesopotamia to the 1916 313 asked me to give a conference on Mesopotamia to the officers which I 1917 34 brought me into a Mesopotamia which was quite new to me. Behind the 1916 2577 ruling family in southern Mesopotamia who came up from Mecca in the 1918 507 of the past. In a generation Mesopotamia will have moved forward 100 1917 1435 He said he had been in Mesopotamia 13 months, during which time he had 1917 1424 Mesopotamia. But he is almost unique. He does a great dea 1918 2369 Mesopotamia. But let me quickly begin at the beginning. I 1916 2035 the Turks are not having much of a time in Mesopotamia. Ottoman Govt 1918 3064 Mesopotamia. We are sending copies of the Arab in 1916 2385 c/o Base Post Master M.E.F. Basrah MesopotamiaI'm 1916 1513 tribes than anyone in Mesopotamia, and found him to my joy, a fanatice 1917 384 beginning of Arabia and not the end of Mesopotamia, and how we had 1918 2284 Mesopotamia, and it has monuments along it. First the rui 1916 355 about Mesopotamia, and I gave them a short lecture one afternoo 1918 2318 Mesopotamia, except that in the one the wilderness is set 1917 2834 Baghdad, and indeed most of Mesopotamia, is immobilized by mud. My 1917 59 the administration of Mesopotamia, present and to come and I listened 1916 911 the generals in Mesopotamia, whereas everyone knows that they were to 1918 141 geography for you must understand that all Mesopotamian 1913 819 between the work of Mesopotamian and of Syrian builders of the same 1916 591 last thing the F.O. will do is to refer Mesopotamian and Persian 1918 1619 too hot. Dress is not a heavy item in a Mesopotamian budget I find 1917 1822 have just been writing a long letter on Mesopotamian economics 1918 1378 heard the Mesopotamian nightingale and remembered that these were t 1917 793 fewer marks of war than these Mesopotamian plains. And above Kut they 1918 766 work on Mesopotamian tribes. So if I don't catch a mail next week 1914 1483 a better, and oddly enough cheaper hotel - the Meurice. Will you 1917 747 do yuu know one of the doctors is Brownlie of Middlesbrough 1918 2018 Middleston Tyas, has danced at R'ton and knows Maurice 1916 1282 nephew of Lord Middleton's and exactly like all the Brodricks to look 1916 689 Mikhail, he comes from Mosul and promises to be very 1918 2984 written to you about the Military Attache, Sir Walter Barttelot, with 1916 1546 several hours with the Military Governor, a young Captain, ex-police 1917 1831 degree, Ismail Beg Milli, who has been for some months a refuge with 1914 1125 Bosphorus where I went to tea with the van Millingens - he is a very 1915 517 Your affectionate daughter Gertrude Poor Milly 1915 747 sending a line to Milly 1918 3010 would you please let Domnul see it and Milly - I promised to send it 1915 522 Milly and I watched the raid from Elsa's balcony. We 1915 669 Fisher who comes in on Sundays. He and Milly and I were the party 1915 535 Father will tell you that Milly has asked if she may come to me for 1916 2737 Lord Cromer and Milly if you think it would amuse them. Your very 1915 571 she can be. Poor Milly is wretched. I think the speaker and Mrs 1916 2460 Milly please with my love. You won't want 48 to keep 1915 773 Milly returns on Friday to the Speaker's House. I send 1917 2214 rest in peace! Milly tells me that George Carlisle is engaged but 1915 775 minute in London you might ask Milly to come and see you - she would 1917 2087 I've only had one letter - from Milly. I hope for yours tomorrow 1915 575 Poor Milly. She is the only one of them who has managed to 1915 769 be sent to York on Friday at 10, either Marie or Milly's 1916 2961 thought that Milner, with his long absence from affairs, was a 1915 285 Boyd, Lord Milner's secretary - not so effective in his job as Mr 1916 1077 at home is waging - and is not yet won. The Milton sonnet is 1914 608 Misma drop steeply on the E. side into a wilderness of 1914 604 we reached the barren sandstone crags of Jebel Misma, which bound here 1918 1493 - through General Stuart-Wortley - to get Mme Pasha sent 1918 1458 long time, Mme Sevian, came to see me at the office just as I 1917 947 that. They came up from Arabia just after the Moham. conquest - he 1914 157 They clasped me by the hand, embraced Mohammad and Fattuh and set us 1914 148 have Salim, another nephew of Mohammad's, whom I took at first in 1913 424 I have called on a good many of my Mohammadan friends and have been 1913 695 the Mohammadan garrison of the 7th century; then a gentleman 1913 586 early Mohammadan group and now I feel sure of it, so that there 1917 1838 elegant. She had a long story about her being a Mohammadan related to 1913 379 two wars in the Balkans and Mohammadan woman here - she says the 1913 380 latter are like Mohammadan women in a foreign novel, they do nothing 1918 265 population Mohammadan Arabs who look on Jews with contempt. I think 1916 1418 rather fun when Mullahs have to run away from a Mohammadan Govt 1918 780 Lands (Mohammadan) the Judge of Appeal ans so on and so on, and 1913 678 Mohammadan, and if further evidence were wanting there is 1913 691 They are pre Mohammadan, the rude inscriptions on nomad tribes who 1914 118 face. It is not easy for them to work with the Mohammadans 1916 1776 Mohammadans are abstaining form food and water all throug 1913 387 There are several other big Mohammadans upon whom I must call, but I 1914 1667 troubles. I do wonder how you are prospering. Moll 1917 978 Moll (dated March 18!) and announcing the sending of 1917 1294 which many thanks to Moll - some chiffon veils, brown stockings. Of 1916 1205 I must write to my poor little Moll about Hugh - Ever your very 1912 11 my part was better done than theirs. I found Moll and 1915 798 doing, whether you have Moll and Charles and all the children with you 1914 945 I have written to Hugo, Elsa and Moll from whom I had delightful 1917 96 be beforehand with my orders and perhaps Moll if she is in London 1916 1202 most unlucky moment, when you were ill and Moll in such anxiety. I am 1916 728 white with little stripes. If Moll is in London perhaps she would get 1918 2789 Letters from Elsa of July 17 and from Moll of Aug 1 are all cheering 1916 2351 travelled with you and Moll on the China when you were going to Sicely 1918 3060 you can't find time to correct the, perhaps Moll or Elsa would. It's 1916 1213 dreadfully sorry about Hugh - I have a note from Moll telling me that 1917 1453 she is going to ask Moll to send me a list of what I might have had 1916 1301 of him. I have a note from poor Moll which I have answered. You give 1912 31 many affectionate messages. Now I'm going to see Moll, but since we 1917 1113 of them which according to Moll's pattrens was intended for me to wear 1916 1187 to you both for his own sake and for darling Moll's. I do hop 1916 2023 paratyphoid and was sent to England, General Money. The latter was a 1916 678 General Cawfer, General Offley Shaw and General Money, and 1917 1727 mailbags were rescued which went down in the Mongolia 1917 1592 Mongolia, confound it, and the parcel post of May 24 1913 54 had a great triumph on Monday. I got Edwin Montagu to lunch to meet 1913 56 the frontier questions - admirably. Mr [Montagu] sat and listened 1913 58 I was enchanted. He is not only able, Mr [Montagu], 1917 1566 and 16th, I'm so very very sorry about Arthur Moore. I had a great 1918 2804 Generals, you will realize that it couldn't be. Moreover none 1918 919 and strange to them, and they to us. Moreover the country was 1913 821 Kufic graffiti which I hope Moritz will be able to study from my 1918 1671 wife of the Director of Religious Bequests (Moslem of the Moslem) said 1918 3310 well attended, and today I went to a large Moslem tea party 1918 1779 to do with the Moslem World (newspaper) I don't trust its editor 1918 1671 Director of Religious Bequests (Moslem of the Moslem) said 1918 3231 had about 50 ladies, mostly Moslems - they flock now, and I shall get 1918 1664 no one but the big people, mainly Moslems, and to my surprise they 1918 3082 wondered what my Moslim friends were thinking. First, I believe, in 1918 1446 with the Keeper of the Mosque at Mu'adhdham - you remember I had tea 1916 1372 c. The Russians have taken Mosul and entered Diyarbekr where they 1916 689 Mikhail, he comes from Mosul and promises to be very satisfactory, so 1918 2826 Mosul for reasons connected with transport. But if we 1918 2831 Baghdad has always looked to Mosul for wheat. There are a number of 1918 3032 than one can believe. I trust our troops are in Mosul tonight 1918 2173 They live up Mosul way and are longing for us to come and help them 1918 2827 up to Mosul we should have secured the great wheat bearing 1917 1788 Turkish military hospital in Mosul which was visited by an English 1918 571 another at Mosul. It's curious to find how many of the Baghdad 1918 3105 before I left to meet the Turk commander from Mosul, a 1918 2825 attack on Mosul, as a pendant to Damascus. We can't do Persia 1915 460 book small quarto. Perhaps next time you or Mother 1916 547 work too hard - I think that ought to be said to Mother 1916 2727 up yet, confound them. I'm afraid I must ask Mother 1918 879 catch next mail. I sent Mother a hurried letter the night I arrived 1918 1847 some things, but also she is to communicate with Mother about 1918 1432 forgotten about France in thinking of you and Mother and Maurice 1916 199 Mother and Maurice. There is a great deal of friction 1918 664 Fatehr and Mother anyway and I'm therefore ever your devoted 1918 1434 weights on me that you and Mother are so driven. These weeks must be 1916 2003 had a long a delightful letter from Mother dated July 12, and two from 1915 423 Please thank Mother for her letter and bless you both 1916 1633 I hope the quiet days in London did Mother good - too few of them I 1918 2112 Mother got the letter in which I asked for 6 very warm 1918 1415 fear Mother hasn't had much rest 1916 1693 Goodbye dearest - I hope Mother is better. Ever your very 1915 510 You will be up, won't you before I go? I know Mother is coming on 1916 158 Mother must be in London these days seeing about dear 1916 1806 difficult to tackle one's clothes! I send Mother my deep 1918 2044 me your long letter of Ap 17 and one from Mother of the same 1916 2497 from you of the 5th and 11th of Oct and from Mother of the 10th 1916 1937 of money and I don't spend much here. I suppose Mother pays 1918 2047 was so long delayed and that Mother saw his also. Now he's going to 1918 600 her my love and gratitude - Mother sent me a cutting with a picture 1916 1180 tell Mother that the things she sent to me c/o Mrs Shaw have 1915 431 Will you please tell Mother that I forwarded her anonymous enclosure 1915 245 hand - he is the best of chiefs. Please tell Mother the 1916 2455 Batsford and tell him to send Mother the bill to pay for me 1918 1784 years. It's good that Mother was enjoying Bath but I'm sorry to hear 1918 1795 embroidery for Mother which is quite pretty, and 2 little Jap 1916 1574 be disgusted - as you won't, but Mother will - I'll tell you what it's 1916 2181 shall be very glad indeed to hear further. Mother wrote about Marie's 1918 3282 Mother yet but one from Horace telling me about Oliver 1916 2545 Tell Mother I loved having the N.E. Gazette with the account 1916 2390 from Mother Sep 27. She related to me the tale of the bomb 1918 2030 and boots (for it's hot) while the Mother Superior an dthe darling 1918 1666 whom I like very much) the Mother Superior and some of the nuns came 1918 2033 coffee. We pause often while the Mother Superior and Soeur Renee 1918 782 the Prior of the Dominicans, the Mother Superior and representatives 1917 1283 My chief female friend is the Mother Superior of the Dominican 1918 2788 letter gives a better and better account of Mother, Heaven be praised 1916 146 All this is of course only for your eyes and Mother's 1917 2210 very kind to me in Egypt. Mother's account of the Summer Garden - I 1916 2479 good account of Elsa. I love to think of Mother's addressing 1917 1939 (Mother's brooch) which fastens my night gown and I look 1918 1585 you. However long I'm away from yu your love and Mother's is like 1914 1601 to all Mother's labours. It must have been no small matter to 1916 1910 letter from her. Mother's letter also was very interesting - I hope 1916 1971 he's a great authority. Mother's letter of Jun 22 came in the middle 1916 2478 Mother's letter of Oct 4 is the latest news I have from 1916 2342 received Mother's letter of Sep 20 and yours of Aug 17! the latter 1916 2715 reception it meets. Mother's letters of Oct 18 and 25 have also 1916 1215 ended long ago. Also I am much distressed about Mother's malady; she 1918 2660 and July 2 have come, the last 2 telling me of Mother's not 1916 1212 me your letters of April 7 and 14 and Mother's of April 6. I am so 1916 1619 Basrah June 18. I found your letter of May 2 Mother's of May 3 and 10 1916 1786 already answered May 31 - and Mother's of May 31 and June 7 and 12th 1916 1795 first! and that Mother's sense of economy did not prevent her from 1916 837 22 and Mother's supplementary note of Feb 17, for both of which 1918 2381 lies at the foot of Mount Elvend and its gardens and cornfields 1913 631 letter to all the Arabs of the Mountain. Good, please God! but I 1913 638 us against the Arabs of the Mountain, the oldest old man you could 1914 45 Mshetta, which is only an hour from my camp. As we came 1918 1446 with the Keeper of the Mosque at Mu'adhdham - you remember I had tea 1918 1833 immense success. The Mu'adhdham people were delighted and I feel sure 1914 759 Mudi, received me and Turkiyyeh was there to serve as 1916 16 escaped from the clutches of an omnipresent Mudir and made off in a 1918 779 agreeable. I sat in a row with the Qadhi, the Mudir of Church 1914 990 Muhaiwir in the Wadi Hauran, where I had been 3 years ago 1913 632 a little impatient at the delay. "Desert!" says Muhammad 1913 271 accounts as those which I had received from Muhammad 1914 356 He returned in an hour or two accompanied by Muhammad 1914 357 several others who all stayed to dine and sleep. Muhammad 1913 252 or such things. Yesterday I sent round to Muhammad al 1914 404 that day we changed all our plans once more. Muhammad al 1914 979 It was there I fell in with Muhammad al Abdullah, the author of the 1913 370 anyone of hte Nejd plans except Muhammad al Bassam. Otherwise the 1913 455 bazaar quarter, the Maidan, with my old guide, Muhammad al Ma'rawi 1913 411 make. I can't do much, but Muhammad al Ma'rawi (he is my old guide) 1914 514 Muhammad al Ma'rawi stook surety for them and I shall of 1914 654 the first house, stood Muhammad al Ma'rawi - here I was to be lodged 1914 786 left. After prayers came Sa'id and told told Muhammad al Ma'rawi that 1914 302 noon which is much to the good. Muhammad al Ma'rawi and his nephew 1913 364 think turned up yesterday? Muhammad al Na'man and Abdullah FAther of 1914 671 sent to Muhammad al Rashid by the Sultan as a gift. Her name is 1914 655 It was the summer palace of Muhammad al Rashid, great uncle of the 1913 622 minute or two some shaikhs came up, knew Ali and Muhammad and 1913 608 while he aimed his rifle at one or other of us. Muhammad and 1913 287 Now Fattuh and I must go and see Muhammad and talk about camels 1914 635 therefore I sent on Muhammad and Ali and have camped in the plain a 1914 422 seemed so remote I resolved to take the risk. Muhammad gave us half a 1914 388 Muhammad got up, drew his robes about him, and went out 1913 264 be true. Muhammad has been away buying lands along the line of the 1914 548 her rolling in the sand in the death agony. Muhammad sais "She 1914 381 and romantic adventures of the princes of Nejd. Muhammad sat beside me 1913 576 and shrubs are growing. On our way Muhammad saw two men in the 1913 282 don't know. Muhammad says that it is perfectly easy to go to Nejd 1914 189 Adam! as Muhammad says, Sons of Adam! I listen all day as we ride 1914 292 Muhammad Abu Tayyi - the Abu Tayyi are the great shaikhs 1917 1173 of Muhammad Pasha Daghistan, my host's dead father, and of 1914 215 are devils" observed Muhammad. "Devils" said Sayyah. "They are the 1914 374 great friends with Muhammad. He is a good fellow and I like him and 1914 140 Damascus, a nephew of my old guide Muhammad; his name is Sa'id. It 1914 268 Muhammad, 'Ali Sayyah and I went on to examine that 1914 352 less. I sent him off to the tents of Muhammad, 'Audeh' brother (he 1914 363 rode back with Muhammad, my men inclined to grumble, and I not a 1914 545 stir. Muhammad, Fellah and I went back with some food for her 1914 206 tell you one. Muhammad, Sayyah (my rafiq) and I were sitting on the 1913 614 leapt at us like men insane. One of them siezed Muhammad's camel 1913 553 camp, the talk round Muhammad's coffee fire after dinner, profounder 1914 393 saw something of the women, too. Muhammad's wives and sister - yes 1915 69 playing cards, and the cooks preparing Hindu and Muhammadan Muhammadans SEE Mohammadens 1916 2184 is time enough to think of that. I went down to Muhammarah for 1916 2187 Muhammarah in his great house on the Karun - a fantastic 1916 2056 send you a word before I go. Muhammarah is the capital of the Shaikh 1916 2060 Muhammarah. It's really just an outing and I am looking 1916 2192 Hajji Rais, an astute little Persian born in Muhammarah, a 1916 2054 July 26, for I am going off this afternoon to Muhammarah, a few hours 1916 1417 fleeing from Turkish oppression. The last was a Mullah - 1916 1418 it's rather fun when Mullahs have to run away from a Mohammadan Govt 1918 244 Civil Hospital with the Municipal doctor, Capt. Carey Evans - he is a 1918 811 after much heart searching has agreed to let the Municipality 1918 70 of the Municipality. I shal be here tomorrow also and then I go 1917 1518 a dinner party with Sir Percy on Monday. Major Munro and 1916 2925 Munro and I paid a visit on an important personage who 1917 1557 Percy, Richard, Major Munro and I, and last night General Gunning 1916 2922 out into the desert with Major Munro and Major Roberts (a brother of 1917 1515 My dear Major Munro, from Bait Na'mah, is up here on a week's jaunt 1917 510 breakfasted with Major Munro, the O.C. and my kind doctor when I was 1916 1527 Muqaiyir which is no less than Ur of the Chaldaes. It was 1916 578 Murphy there before I return to Egypt - whenever that 1916 148 new G.O.C. Sir A. Murray, who is very agreeable. And George and I 1916 2220 plenty here. Oh yes and I've read all Gilbert Murray's 1918 728 and then we motored home. Musa and his ladies were in the 7th heaven 1918 375 when they all quarrelled and I called in Musa Chalabi as arbitrator 1917 828 up - a thousand things. I got Musa Chalabi to help me, and summoned 1917 826 old friend of mine, Musa Chalabi. I decided at once that this was the 1918 367 one has to raise wages. Fortunately kind Musa Chalabi, my landlord 1918 3190 think I must spend next winter here. Musa Chalabi, my landlord, has 1918 1465 Musa Chalabi, who has been long in Constantinople 1918 1456 little tea party in my garden - dear Musa Chalabi, who is my landlord 1918 716 motor and took my old friend and landlord, Musa Chalabi, with his wife 1918 731 were so much pleased. Musa Chelabi has always been very good and 1918 1460 ask any men, you see, to meet veiled women. Musa's 1918 718 Musa's brother, Shakir, lives there and looks after the 1918 725 and the other wonders. We had a large tea with Musa's old sister who 1918 19 a beautiful sunny morning, and motored out to Musaiyib on the 1914 1169 I went to see Khalil Bey, director of the Museum and 1913 223 Hellenism. Today one of the Museum people is going to take me to see 1914 1118 lunch with Khalil Bey, head of the Museum. It was an adventurous 1913 221 me. I spent yesterday seeing antiquities and the Museum. The little 1913 233 the trees to fortify me before I went to the Museum! It did fortify 1915 814 archaeologists, one the head of the Museum, Maspero's successor, the 1916 2204 Hajji Mushir brought me back in the launch to basrah next 1914 167 It had been sufficiently planned by Musil, but very insufficiently 1914 365 Musmid, and might have gone on if we wanted. But after 1916 2112 drawing up a memorandum about Musqat where the political situation is 1917 940 Mustafa Pahsa from Khanaqus, with whom I had stayed in 1918 1497 months under ground - a fact which Mustafa Pasha is inclined to 1918 1491 acres of them. Today I had my old friend Mustafa Pasha of Khaniqin to 1917 1168 guest another friend of mine, Mustafa Pasha the Kurdish chief of 1917 2999 and Armenians, and my very old friend Madame Mustafa Pasha, the 1917 2937 remember possibly - about Mustafa Pasha? He's an influential old 1914 144 their farm (his name is Mustafa); and I engaged as third man an Agaili 1918 1830 Mutawali's charming home opposite the mosque and were 1918 1824 a great connaisseur. I let the Mutawalis of the the mosque knew we 1916 602 Delhi just before I left - Mysore he was - whose caste was so high 1917 440 down to Bait Na'mah to breakfast, it being Sunday I shall take an 1916 2363 through the desert and down to Bait Na'mah where I paid a visit on 1916 2307 Bait Na'mah Dearest Father, I am still in my 1916 2273 Bait Na'mahDearest Mother, Your letters of A 1917 509 down to Bait Na'mah, about 7 miles, through desert and palm groves 1917 1515 My dear Major Munro, from Bait Na'mah, is up here on a week's jaunt 1916 2919 Mr Philby. I spent last Sunday at Bait Na'man 1913 364 think turned up yesterday? Muhammad al Na'man and Abdullah FAther of 1916 2213 Bait Na'manDearest Father, I'm still in 1917 272 what to do about poor Mr Naaman who has fallen on evil days. He knows 1917 417 and rejoice accordingly. I've sent Mr Naaman, whose letters Mother 1914 559 Nafud, for according to all the information which 1917 958 The Bp of Nagpur (your friend) has reappeared and wants me 1916 2350 of a bishop, my Lord of Nagpur - and oddly enough he knows you. He 1917 2851 Nahrwan, a loop canal which ran parallel into the Tigris 1918 1295 Najaf 'ulama had been seen at such a gathering. Last 1918 2895 we packed the Marlings and the Grand Duke off to Najaf and 1918 167 that there had been a disturbance at Najaf and he was anxious lest 1917 861 and Najaf and heaven knows where besides. It's immense fun 1918 1694 great success over the Najaf business. We've caught all the people 1918 1555 The Najaf business, about which I told you, is ending in 1918 1686 religious luminary now living - he shines at Najaf but the 1918 1293 Among the latter were 2 wise men from Najaf crowned with gigantic 1918 2818 Officer, on a tour to Babylon, Najaf in Karbala which will take them 3 1918 993 has fallen on our work here in the murder at Najaf of 1918 1991 great triumph at the end. The Najaf people presented him quite 1918 88 lent me by Col Leachman, motored out on the Najaf road on 1918 1841 here as soon as the Najaf trial is over - we shall hang some of the 1917 1617 Najaf when I came up from Hail. They were the worst 1918 118 second day Capt. B. and I went into Najaf where things are not in a 1918 1000 of infernal rogues in Najaf with whom we have always had difficulty 1918 1005 to the shrines of Najaf. It is almost an irony, though I have no 1918 173 Najaf. The previous days' disturbance has, I hope 1918 1023 Najaf. The Hillah branch rejoins the western branch of 1918 744 passing through Baghdad in a trip to Babylon and Najaf, he and Colin 1918 71 south to Najaf, probably on pack animals as the roads are muddy 1917 1219 One of the Damascenes who went with me to Najd has arrived in Basrah 1917 1630 Damascenes who came down with me to Najd has turned up here. He heard 1917 956 to find that we were Shi'ahs, for down in Najd they are all 1918 1538 gardens where my friend Haji Naji lives. The whole air was heavy with 1918 2007 Haji Naji. I sat under his mulberry trees, eating 1918 1214 of the picture. My other gardener host, Haji Naji, came in 1918 3266 Naji, the farmer who takes no interest in politics as 1918 1767 after small pox. Mr Nalder and I are going to bring her in to the 1918 1759 but the audience all that could be desired. Mr Nalder and I motored 1918 1755 Mr Nalder who next morning brought me in 'Ali Sulaiman and 1917 2408 Balfour is another and there's also a third, Mr Nalder. They bring a 1917 1328 week. Last night I had a darling old Colonel Namens 1914 105 a nephew of Namrud, the man who helped me into the Jebel Druze in 1917 837 I've visited the Naqib - the head religious man and an ally of many 1917 1675 day after Ramadhan Sir Percy and I paid the Naqib a 1917 1839 converted to Christianity and pestered by the Naqib and his 1917 1848 women in Baghdad, no more related to the Naqib than 1918 811 Naqib, after much heart searching has agreed to let 1917 1839 the Naqib, converted to Christianity and pestered by the 1918 233 Naqib, for he never stops talking and you can't get an 1918 826 with the Naqib, Captain Cockerell and the rest, I'm sleepy 1918 443 Recently we wanted two houses belonging to the Naqib's family and I 1918 814 importance, please call to mind the Naqib's pipe, for 1918 807 prospect as well as swamping the Naqib's quarter, for nothing in this 1918 237 took to translating as a sort of aside while the Naqib's sentences 1918 805 my morning is taken up with interviews. The Naqib's water pipe has 1916 1823 months, to India for a change and her husband to Nasiriyah 1916 1613 Kitchener telegram reached us at Nasiriyah - splendid and terrible 1918 946 gunboat of ours came up on a reconnaissance from Nasiriyah and he 1918 1298 was at Nasiriyah and we have been good friends ever since. He 1916 1488 Nasiriyah at 5, a small town (10,000 inhabitants) on an 1918 67 Major Eadie, a friend of Nasiriyah days, dined with Major Pulley; I 1916 1447 ago and went up to Nasiriyah on a comfortable boat with Generals 1916 2130 25 miles into the desert - it's the Nasiriyah railway - and found 1916 2124 answering mine describing Nasiriyah was addressed only Basrah. Some 1916 1377 Nasiriyah which will be very interesting. I go the day 1916 1534 Catholic troops in Nasiriyah. He was a dear, the bravest, most 1916 2723 coming and that's why I hurried back from Nasiriyah. It will be most 1918 899 tribe near Nasiriyah, and they had been out in the desert since Oct 1916 2618 ally - I knew him in Basrah before he went to Nasiriyah, he's a very 1916 2606 25 miles to Nasiriyah, putting up gazelle and sand grouse as we went 1916 1397 before I go to Nasiriyah, which is this afternoon, so that I mayn't 1916 2537 I've just has a telegram from the General at Nasiriyah, who is a 1916 2665 little anecdote. The day before, the day I left Nasiriyah, I was out 1916 917 tribe handbook, but I want to go up to Nasiriyeh before it is put into 1914 1778 this kind for ourselves. Do you think our own Nat. Prov. Bank could 1913 295 know whether if I telegraphed straight to the National Bank 1913 293 National Bank telegraph 400 pounds to my credit through 1916 2260 Charles St to somewhere behind the National Gallery and I can't 1913 299 borrow the money from the [National] Bank. The position is this: as far as I 1916 460 Nawab. My brother is very fond of racing 1918 1906 tongues, the other by an Atshan Nawab, born in Karbala, for whom I 1918 1501 to me in 1911. I went to tea with one of the Nawabs of Oudh - we've a 1914 940 again since I was here 3 years ago at the end of Nazim's 1915 842 things work out in the Near East and whether there will not be more 1916 2119 Near East through the Arab Bureau. I've come into 1916 235 for the Near East, which shall endure after the war is over - 1918 1362 told them all the long tale, down to Nebuchadnezzar and then down to 1918 1379 same sights and sounds that Nebuchadnezzar had known and even 1918 190 heavy there - not that I was thinking of Nebuchadnezzar, nor yet of 1914 612 skirts of the Nefud for the sake of the pasture and tomorrow we go 1914 599 The camels will pasture in the Nefud for 3 months after this rain 1914 527 from us. The Nefud is a great stretch of sand hills, 7 or 8 days' 1914 581 February 19. Marching through the Nefud is like marching through the 1914 526 and then turned our faces S.E. into the Nefud which lay but an hour 1914 690 the Nefud with one of my men and a couple of Hayyil men 1914 569 sandbanks of the Nefud. Our well rope was 48 paces long; we carried 1914 567 Nefud; they are found only on its borders and they are 1914 605 the Nefud, and passed beyond them into Nejd. As we topped 1914 636 hours or so from the town. We finished with the Nefud, for 1914 826 days further on. But when we had crossed the Nefud, for 4 days and 1914 630 And thereafter we were overtaken again by the Nefud, which puts 1915 909 good deal of him. I have just heard that Neil Malcolm has arrived 1916 2885 soldier. I dined with Neill Malcolm one night last week - there were 1916 257 us tonight - Neill Malcolm, Col. Duncombe and the Claytons. General 1916 155 people, archaeologists, Neill Malcolm, George and so on. It's quite 1913 282 Muhammad says that it is perfectly easy to go to Nejd 1914 421 were good and as all other chances of getting to Nejd 1914 542 to the west and the first of the mountains of Nejd 1914 601 Arabs of Nejd - and took us a rafiq the oldest and raggedest 1913 343 to be worth something if I really get to Nejd and beyond. On the 1913 321 with me and to give 200 pounds to a Nejd merchant who lives here in 1913 370 anyone of hte Nejd plans except Muhammad al Bassam. Otherwise the 1914 308 see it in the map - so as to get news of Nejd there. It is a town of 1913 405 would, but don't talk about Nejd to outsiders in case it does not come 1914 605 the Nefud, and passed beyond them into Nejd. As we topped the last 1914 381 days, and romantic adventures of the princes of Nejd. Muhammad sat beside me 1914 409 direct to Nejd. The ghazzus, the perils, the rifle shots at 1917 948 quite right - and they had relatives still in Nejd. There came 1914 436 family who wanted to return to Nejd. Without us for company they 1914 563 every sand hill top we see the mountains of Nejd. Yesterday we camped 1914 816 telegrams. - Oh but it is a long dull way from Nejd! I 1917 949 up, said he, not long ago, a man from Nejd, he was the B. Tamim and 1914 406 great difficulty in getting on to Nejd, since the Ruwalla are foes of 1914 321 to pronounce that we are really on the road to Nejd, though I 1914 897 incident. I drove from Meshhed to Kerbela - Nejef and Meshhed are the 1914 812 Sunday March 22. We are within sight of Nejef. I have camped an hour 1918 3177 Nestorian patriarch came to spend the day with me here 1918 3165 Ba'qubah to see the Nestorian refugee camp. We have 40,000 of them 1915 411 result of it is Neuve Chapelle - important, no doubt, but the price 1916 2320 The New Protectionism has come but I haven't read it yet 1915 379 I'm writing to M. who is I suppose back at Newcastle by this time 1915 373 on Wed. and probably go straight up to Newcastle for a couple of 1916 2279 deeply interested in your account of the Newcastle party, and thank 1914 1701 silly to go all the way to Newcastle to spend 2 hours with him. I am 1916 2367 September 13 talking all about Newcastle. It's quite preposterous 1915 239 unusual number of casualties at Newcastle, poor darling 1916 37 with me last night, he and Mr Lawrence and Col. Newcombe, a 1915 115 the better I like it. Sir Arthur Nice has sent me an excellent 1914 1774 have written to the P.M. and to Sir Arthur Nice, but I daresay they 1915 162 the F.O. The good Nico sent me, in answer to my letter, an excellent 1915 796 On the Nile. My dearest Mother, The best of good 1914 155 railway, they, Nimrud and I, and various slaves and retainers made a 1914 134 a regal entertainment - Also Nimrud, the man who helped me in 1905 1918 1383 alters. We motored that day to Birs Nimrud, which is supposed to be 1915 618 turned away from Nish 1917 1577 offered. I have been intimately acquainted with Noel 1917 1574 again. In one number there was an article by Noel Buxton 1915 599 We are very comfortable at Norfolk House. The Duke is going to 1917 598 them came a respectable old country parson from Norfolk. Cruelly hurt 1915 85 Buxton to dine - she is a daughter of Edward North, a large 1914 1197 Harold Dixon at Northallerton and travelled with him. He had received 1914 1205 I met one of Maurice's officers at Northallerton, returning from the 1916 2707 lived at Norton! So we've stood, watching the fog rise from the 1914 1170 there met Mr Norton, an American archaeologist whom I knew, and Mr 1914 1129 Armenian vilayets, a Dutch man and a Norwegian. Turkey will be a 1915 728 feel energetic enough to accaompany them to Notre Dame de la Garde and 1918 1281 If they arrive will you please give them to Nowakowski to 1915 191 called Nugent. I am also to have Tiger Howard who comes out on 1916 406 of the NW Frontier Province, I knew him before. And 1916 854 (I didn't so much as know her.) I wrote to Major O'C from 1915 918 time in Persia and knew Major O'Connor and one had come back wounded 1913 55 Major O'Connor, and the latter talked for 1 and a half hours of 1913 61 be Major [O'Connor] But it's early to talk of that and we have more 1914 1157 here since the O'Conors' time and greeted me as an old friend - but 1918 749 nephew - by marriage - of Amy Strachy. O'Dowd is his hame. I took 1915 629 Odervise, as Maurice would say, it's not fair to judge 1916 678 Percy Lake, General Cawfer, General Offley Shaw and General Money, and 1915 131 merry tea at the chocolate shop, after which Oliver and I walked 1915 128 it was all I could do to get it done. But when Oliver came it was 1915 125 very nice. Oliver turned up at 4 this afternoon, on his way to 1918 3282 Mother yet but one from Horace telling me about Oliver. Oh I'm so 1916 456 with him was like something out of Ollendorff - he never answered on 1918 1930 on Oman. Next day I dined with the C in C to hear the 1916 14 Omba - we went up to Aswan and had a heavenly 1915 390 with me - he is here on a commission with Lord Onslow. And last night 1914 1261 can't come up this week. The Onslows are both in London for a day or 1914 1237 The [Onslows] are very friendly. I wonder what it will be like 1914 1222 with Lady O and the staff. After lunch Lord [Onslow] 1914 1222 time today and lunched with Lady [Onslow] and the staff. After lunch Lord O 1914 1385 two. Lady [Onslow] breakfasts in bed and I in my room where I 1914 1388 if there is anything to do. Lady [Onslow] is very much done up and these 1914 1384 beginning of the war. Lord [Onslow] went to France yesterday for a day or 1918 1455 pleasant simplicity of Oriental hospitality. Today I've had another 1916 1422 give you into the recesses of Oriental opinion. I generally know some 1913 230 showed all the affectionate solicitude of one's Oriental servants 1916 2188 European things and almost equally horrible Oriental, the 1917 1722 warning and for excuse. Few Orientals would die rather than abjure 1914 1695 painted Mother, has done some goodish portraits. Orpen isn't bad - 1914 1255 send here too my blue green silk day down from Osporat 1916 2891 of it or her yet. Also a new white skirt from Osporat 1914 129 authorities at 'Amman an assurance that the Ott. Govt. was not 1916 780 niminally under the Ott. Govt. It rained today and walking in Basrah 1916 930 trustworthy rumours of disaffection in the Ottoman army - 1917 260 acquaintance with tribes and with Ottoman conditions is a great help 1918 582 during the year before the Occupation, when the Ottoman hand was 1913 294 Bank London, to the Ottoman Bank here. I telegraphed to you because I 1913 293 telegraph 400 pounds to my credit through the Ottoman Bank, London 1916 2035 are not having much of a time in Mesopotamia. Ottoman Govt 1917 240 against the Ottoman Govt for 15 years and more, and have know 1918 1501 in 1911. I went to tea with one of the Nawabs of Oudh - we've a 1913 850 first proofs from Oxford, and wrote a memorandum for the Geographical 1918 3225 The Chief and I went to look at the Handley Page - it's 1918 3223 This week we had a Handley Page in 2 days from Cairo and 4 from 1918 1802 Pages where to find you. I'm certain you would like 1918 2276 of the Alwan to Sar i Pal where you cross and leave the river. We 1918 1174 think I ought to look in on Palestine on the way back so as to realize 1918 656 England, with Palestine on the way, is another idea, but anyhow there 1915 303 view that the Jewish kingdom of Palestine was all moonshine. So 1915 482 Swift, at 83 Pall Mall. I hear Courtauld Thomson has cabled for 1914 1680 Pall Mall. Some time when you are in there you might 1914 1051 the desert town, not the Roman, Tadmur, not Palmyra. And yesterday we 1914 1057 Dumair to Palmyra. Only 2 of the milestones were inscribed and 1914 76 have to go up to Damascus and start afresh via Palmyra. The 1914 1053 Palmyra, and camped under the walls of a mediaeval khan 1914 1008 the desert from his camp to Bukhara, near Palmyra, is khala, empty, ie 1914 1049 directed us. We were in sight of Palmyra, lying some 10 miles from us 1914 1037 had sighted the Palmyrene hills the day before. It did not touch us 1914 1744 different than that which applies to us and Paris 1914 1485 been here today and very pleasant. He goes to Paris 1915 196 the whole correspondence in my hands. All the Paris 1917 2818 to say he was born in Bulgaria, educated in Paris 1918 2787 of your Paris journey. Today comes a letter of July 30 and 1915 348 the top of which comes a heavy job from Paris the composition of our 1914 1739 London and Paris to adopt my scheme and my classification. And 1914 1751 in Boulogne and excellently in Paris while Mrs Buckler was there, and 1915 149 which will be under Boulogne or Paris. If we get that office started 1915 160 of which I have sent on a copy to Paris. We might get one or two 1916 1303 have Father's letter from Paris, dated Ap 20 - you can't think what a 1917 1092 to lend me a hand. Oh I'm so sorry for poor Parkinson - will you 1912 34 I wonder how you felt after getting up. Parkinson telephoned and said 1916 2632 explored. The brick wall I saw is if I remember Parthian 1918 1521 was Sunday, I went to tea with 'Abdul Rahman Pasha 1916 1139 Pasha and the rest a very confident, forecast of the 1917 940 Mustafa Pasha from Khanaqus, with whom I had stayed in 1911 1913 453 Pasha greeted with urbanity, while they showed him an 1918 1497 months under ground - a fact which Mustafa Pasha is inclined to 1918 1491 acres of them. Today I had my old friend Mustafa Pasha of Khaniqin to 1918 1493 - through General Stuart-Wortley - to get Mme Pasha sent 1917 1168 guest another friend of mine, Mustafa Pasha the Kurdish chief of 1917 1173 of Muhammad Pasha Daghistan, my host's dead father, and of all 1916 1130 Pasha, a heavy stupid man, but he is the richest 1917 2999 Armenians, and my very old friend Madame Mustafa Pasha, the 1917 2937 remember possibly - about Mustafa Pasha? He's an influential old 1913 41 in his gore. We all advised him to go at once to Pasteur 1918 1156 reached me, from the sister of the Armenian Patriarch, with a present 1917 1568 I'm miserable about Patrick Grey. How do people live through these 1916 1281 There is a young Peak here - he came out to join Townsend's staff - a 1915 942 very nice) and Major Pearson. Occasionally we have the Graves in to 1917 3058 Pease is at Basrah. I've heard from him. I'm so sorry 1913 52 Willcockses and Sydney Peel. Willcocks is the dearest old thing in 1917 571 Childe Pemberton and it's about Thorn, you remember, a former 1915 435 Lilian Douglas Pennant in my office now. I like her very much. Last 1915 415 many to recover even so. Miss Douglas Pennant, who is working in my 1916 2009 Pennessy! it's almost too good to be true. I can't tell 1916 1909 replace them. I'm interested by the Penthesilea story - rather a nice 1918 2917 fancy succeeding the Pentlands! But I expect they will be equal to 1916 795 I shall be sorry to go away from here. Sir Percy 1916 2163 a silly little ailment. By the way I kept Sir Percy 1916 1162 hope, bring me into much closer contact with Sir Percy 1917 1742 creature though not so interesting as my dear Mr Percy 1917 2377 Father. I hand on some of your works to Sir Percy 1917 1862 German spy. I put her case into the hands of Sir Percy 1917 1890 - but I feel very slender hope. I wish Sir Percy 1917 1486 when he has come in to pay his respects to Sir Percy 1918 2534 me to have been away this winter and I know Sir Percy 1918 3122 can have Sir Percy - he has an immense name among them and 1917 879 Percy - interview Bps and Aps of innumerable creeds 1917 2582 round to Sir Percy - it was still very early - and found that he 1918 3213 Then we should have Sir Percy alone which would be splendid. I'm 1917 2177 came to tea to make the acquaintance of Sir Percy and 1918 204 been dining tonight with him and Sir Percy and feeling that I've 1917 1420 Sir Percy and had a very pleasant evening. Sir Percy loves 1916 189 Percy and me and Ibn Sa'ud which may amuse you. Ibn 1917 1197 health. Sir Percy and Colonel Willcox keep eagle eyes fixed upon 1917 2872 fireplaces, it was a cheerful party, Sir Percy and I and various 1917 1201 particularly. Sir Percy and I dine with him next week and meantime 1917 2546 children who were darlings. Sir Percy and I dined first at the Club 1917 1272 I've been dining out frequently. Sir Percy and I dined with General 1917 2443 the whole day, nearly, out of doors, for Sir Percy and I motored out 1917 1675 On the feast day after Ramadhan Sir Percy and I paid the Naqib a 1917 1543 process. This evening Sir Percy and I went out motoring at 7 but it 1918 2499 and half an hour afterwards Sir Percy arrived, bringing me your letter 1918 3118 want Sir Percy as High Commissioner. Beyond that all is 1917 1018 a bowl of sour curds at 12.30 and tea with Sir Percy at 4 - it's 1918 804 With Sir Percy away, I have even more visitors than before and 1918 2513 family again at the end of a month - Sir Percy brought me also a 1918 2571 you so much much for the blue gown which Sir Percy brought. You 1916 2334 hot. I've had lots of visitors. My dear Sir Percy came down 1918 671 quicker than all others because Sir Percy carries it. He is coming 1918 228 margin for his disingenuousness. Sir Percy gave two dinner parties 1918 2628 because I don't suppose I may. Sir Percy goes to Tehran in 3 day's 1917 2527 Percy had asked him to make my acquaintance, but that 1918 2526 Percy had been here this winter I think they could 1916 1166 George Lloyd is on his way here from Egypt - Sir Percy has asked for 1918 752 family. Gertrude You know Sir Percy has been an angel of kindness to 1916 2720 I come back to great excitements here. Sir Percy has been hold a fine 1917 1900 Percy has been nearly every day and all my own 1917 102 tiny suite of 2 rooms which Sir Percy has been such a dear as to allot 1916 2810 I feel at times. Sir Percy has gone up river; I'm always sorry when 1918 2679 Sir Percy has gone, alas, I do miss him so much. Before he 1917 1963 she speaks of Lady Cox as Lady Sykes. Sir Percy has had an 1917 2269 Sir Percy has had definite news of the death of his son 1917 1878 Sir Percy has seen so little of him that as he said 1918 1327 you will certainly see Sir Percy in a day or two and I shall have your 1917 1631 Basrah "and I came to you service" he said. Sir Percy is 1917 1068 Percy is admirable with them and they have the highest 1918 1879 Civil Commissioner, and Acting C.C. while Sir Percy is away 1918 348 now Sir Percy is away but I may be able to manage it. The 1916 182 moment think I shall. Sir Percy is back from the front, it's very 1918 3135 watever happens I must remain till Sir Percy is brought back. We've 1917 1678 with him are useful as well as pleasant. Sir Percy is so charming 1918 2686 Sir Percy left, which was very pleasant. The next night we 1917 1420 Sir Percy and had a very pleasant evening. Sir Percy loves Richard 1917 806 arrival! Sir Percy made me most welcome and said a house had been 1917 1224 still hope Sir Percy may overcome these fears for I long to see him 1917 1883 France. Sir Percy much wanted him to come out here, but the boy 1918 1308 tempted into long rides before breakfast. Sir Percy must be on 1917 1518 I've arrange a dinner party with Sir Percy on Monday. Major Munro and 1917 2866 Percy one of these village mounds, by good luck behold 1917 2848 and in obedience to this decree I dragged Sir Percy out 1917 1185 Percy pointing out the importance of having 1917 1880 war. Sir Percy pulled strings and got him into Sandhurst but he 1918 2231 Sir Percy should reach Bombay in a day or two; but he goes 1917 2454 April, nor Sir Percy since March, so you think what a pleasant sense 1917 2519 comes round to my room for geography, even Sir Percy sometimes. I've 1918 816 this one have been so tactfully handled by Sir Percy that 1918 188 at Babylon, having been asked by Sir Percy to advise on what we ought 1917 2682 I asked Sir Percy to cable to you through the I.O. Rain will put 1917 2927 yesterday afternoon when I induced Sir Percy to go up to the Remount 1918 660 appalling. I've begged Sir Percy to let me escape but he says I must 1918 220 them. My dear love to Florence. Yes, I asked Sir Percy to telegraph 1918 648 taken not to accompany Sir Percy to Cairo and Jerusalem where he's 1917 548 Baghdad. I had a letter from Sir Percy today, from the pront, full of 1916 1923 my dearest parents. I'm liking my work with Sir Percy very 1917 1149 So they came to me and I said I would ask Sir Percy what could be 1917 235 Percy which is always enjoyable. Today there rolled in 1917 1624 from Sir Percy which they all get when they come for the first 1918 678 Sir Percy will be able to judge what the journey is like 1917 2660 rather hope Sir Percy will come up on a tour of inspection before I 1918 1172 Sir Percy will discuss my plans with you. I'm afraid I 1918 751 Sir Percy will give you more news of me. Goodbye all my 1917 2478 the necessary 2 months. Sir Percy would put me up, in any case, but I 1917 1816 Richard and I dined with Sir Percy yesterday - very pleasant if I 1916 1661 very much coming into closer contact with Sir Percy Cox 1916 2089 Percy Cox - we had a delightful canter in the desert 1916 1285 work for him to do. Both he and I love Sir Percy Cox and prosper with 1916 690 I am now fully and completely established. Sir Percy Cox came 1918 234 him that our gratitude to Sir Percy Cox etc and tell him that our 1916 1111 only about 4 days off and Sir Percy Cox has approved warmly of my 1916 642 for a day or two. (Sir Percy Cox is the Chief Political Officer in 1916 1031 I shall be very glad to see him. Sir Percy Cox is up river - I miss 1916 850 glad I have got to know Sir Percy Cox. He is a very remarkable 1916 1833 source of satisfaction is my chief, Sir Percy Cox. He is so 1917 1267 straight to Kokus (Sir Percy Cox) seeking the sun, as he reasonably 1916 2689 lamented Sir Percy I don't know - to Qurnah was another 4 hours 1916 678 Percy Lake, General Cawfer, General Offley Shaw and 1915 281 I'm getting the better of both. Percy Lubbock - did I tell you he has 1915 262 Percy Lubbock has arrived, long and gaunt, in a suit 1915 353 ready to pass a few midnight sittings. Percy Lubbock is a great help 1915 331 Percy Lubbock. I'm afraid he won't stay very long, but 1916 2048 I'm so sorry about Percy Mashell - I hadn't noticed him in the 1917 2154 interviewed on behalf of Sir Percy. And next day there arrived a 1916 2252 and the Intelligence Dept. comes down, and Sir Percy. As 1918 2533 Sir Percy. But his absence makes me feel again that it 1918 3140 counsel, not having Sir Percy. He broke his collar bone 10 days ago 1917 1873 which has fallen on Sir Percy. His only son, and only child, is 1917 2122 me and Sir Percy. I met him casually at G.H.Q. the day after his 1918 1145 on the subject and sent the letter by Sir Percy. I'm slowly making up 1918 3134 that they trust Sir Percy. I'm so thankful to be here at this time 1916 1245 George Lloyd has just come out to work with Sir Percy. It will make a 1917 1153 to talk to Sir Percy. When I came back I found them with their two 1916 2994 pleasant; I like working with Sir Percy, and the others fill in odd 1917 818 Sir Percy, armed myself with a loaf of bread for breakfast 1917 941 to see Sir Percy, but he turned up next day to call on me too and 1917 881 discover and send up in brief to Sir Percy, discuss schemes of relief 1917 2110 Percy, who has accounts both in London and in India 1917 1557 Percy, Richard, Major Munro and I, and last night 1918 2652 there will be another, but after hearing Sir Percy's 1917 589 Percy's brother. He is building our railways, and when 1917 1741 dined with me last night, Gen Lubbock, Mr Percy's brother, a very 1916 2725 Percy's cap 1917 1887 certain that Sir Percy's hopes for the future were all twined round 1918 1663 which I gave to the ladies of Baghdad in Sir Percy's house. I asked 1917 1399 best of all is Sir Percy's kindness and consideration. He treats me 1916 1665 Sir Percy's office is a quarter of an hour away - you can't 1916 1249 into Sir Percy's office too and that is where I ought to be. My 1918 1428 now but to wait and hear Sir Percy's report. You could always get me 1918 632 on Pere Leon, abbot of the French monks, and Pere Anastase who is 1917 2462 an obscure village in Flanders has been bombed. Pere Anastase, the 1918 632 call on Pere Leon, abbot of the French monks, and Pere 1914 1158 stood for so much! What will happen when I see Perkins I 1918 3215 Permanent Officials say if we suggested it? It's really 1917 1641 Hirtzel, the Permanent Under Sec. He's a friend of mine and an ally 1918 2638 and General Stuart-Wortley, who has also been in Persia 1918 2108 shall get them before I go to Persia 1918 1640 you this week that I shall probably go to Persia (in July) therefore 1918 2052 Persia - he came back today - so I shall doubtless hear 1918 2825 on Mosul, as a pendant to Damascus. We can't do Persia and 1918 2317 this country; there's little difference between Persia and 1915 918 time in Persia and knew Major O'Connor and one had come back 1918 2588 from Persia and lo an behole there were 5 from you, May 14 1918 653 health. I'm rather discouraged about Persia because people coming in 1918 2023 Persia for a week. I've now got a Persian cook, who 1918 2283 This is and always has been, the great road into Persia from 1918 675 with you my plans for the summer. The state of Persia grows worse and 1918 2567 The two months in Persia have made me much more efficient - that's 1918 2127 heaven knows what's going to happen to Persia if the Americans won't 1918 1346 in Persia is always possible - 2 easy days' motoring, very 1916 58 minor evils of the sinking of the Persia is that our mail this week 1918 2212 days but it might be 3. The situation in Persia is, we all think 1918 2153 I dined with the Chief on his return from Persia last week - it was a 1918 2700 Remounts, the one I had in Persia needing a rest; but I haven't been 1918 2203 Today is Friday and I'm going to Persia on Tuesday night. I really 1917 82 I don't want any books on Persia thank you and as I never seems to 1917 2952 again in Persia where the Germans have maintained a network of 1918 327 We are very anxious about Persia where things are going ill. Sir C 1918 1917 trying to see, but I fear the natives of Persia won't. However it's 1918 1633 India Office otherwise should go Persia Hills Gertrude 1916 90 for 3 weeks, thanks to the sinking of the Persia. Don't bother to 1918 2049 wait for his return before going to Persia. He won't be here till the 1918 2228 take to Persia. I shall try it on Sunday when I ride with Gen 1918 2083 forward to getting away into a tent up there is Persia. I've 1918 3015 an allusion to my journey to Persia. It reaches the highest summit of 1918 332 Persia. It won't do us much harm here; we have too 1918 2630 which seems to be never lacking in Persia. Yes, it's 1918 2496 Persia. Your very affectionate daughter Gertrude 1918 2564 leave and Generals Stuart-Wortley and Lubbock in Persia, but 1918 2385 Dunsterville who is the commander in Persia, drove in from the north 1918 2541 compile an Intelligence book on Persia, for which I've collected 1918 3013 a letter by Col. Yate in the Spectator about Persia, my Chief 1916 591 the F.O. will do is to refer Mesopotamian and Persian 1917 951 split up. He sought among the B. Tamim of the Persian 1918 47 them. I'm very comfortable in the funny little Persian 1918 425 is that I shan't see you this summer. But the Persian 1918 2822 in his insignificant way. If it were not for the Persian 1918 1794 a year and love it more and more. Also a bit of Persian 1918 2643 the seed of a most wonderful thistle in Persian 1918 2618 I don't know how much you are told about Persian affairs 1918 3317 Persian and Kurdish. I'm told they fetch any price in 1916 2192 adviser, Hajji Rais, an astute little Persian born in Muhammarah, a 1918 1891 with white cotton covers and lovely bits of Persian brocade 1916 855 Delhi and to his old mother. The Persian business is clearing up and 1918 2924 incubus of the Persian campaign and we shall have a good time here 1918 2086 and no OFFICE, and Persian to talk. My Persian cook 1918 2023 Persia for a week. I've now got a Persian cook, who besides being 1914 1043 must be a Persian dervish. I spoke to him in Turkish and in what 1918 2247 beautiful piece of Persian embroidery and didn't buy it! The exchange 1917 1419 invited ourselves and Colonel Stokes (of Persian fame) to dine with 1918 1915 complet illusion of speaking Persian for my teacher (one of our 1917 1357 their inactivity on our Persian front here, but I expect they have 1917 2447 Qasr-i-Shirin, over the Persian frontier. I remember it as a long and 1917 2938 Kurd, from Khanaqin on the Persian frontier, who came down here in 1918 1893 exquisite old Persian glass vases on top of the blackwood bookcase 1917 762 Persian hills loomed out of the haze, quite close to us 1917 783 to look at - except the Persian hills which looked down on us for two 1918 1772 expect a good chunk of the Persian hills will be open to me in July 1918 433 I like the Persian idea much better than Baluchistan, for to get 1918 2349 like a picture in a Persian illuminated book. And there we eat 1918 2675 writing my Persian intelligence book for hours and hours a day 1918 2550 me through most interesting conversations - Persian is 1914 778 garden pavilion, as you may see in any Persian miniature you choose to 1918 410 may see in any 10th century Persian miniature. The bowl was cheap for 1918 518 may go up into Persian mountains if politics permit, but one can't 1918 418 inclining towards a 3 months' travel in Persian mountains. I should 1916 2058 staunch ally. I'm going to stay with the Persian oil people 1918 2138 June 28 Baghdad (1918) Dearest Father, My Persian plans are now all 1918 1931 C.G.s about my Persian plans. He had just come back from over the 1918 2947 quotations from erotic Persian poetry, in doggerel English, with 1918 2821 are all rather sore over the Persian policy, which Sir Charles 1917 2726 Samarra is half empty. The Persian population has moved down to 1917 2652 town which was full of a fanatical Persian population, but most of 1918 2531 should at least be someone who can take the Persian question in hand 1918 2933 trimmings of an American commission sent out on Persian relief work 1916 2057 of M. who is a Persian subject, really independent, and our very 1918 820 Persian teacher. Except in his own estimation of himself 1918 2086 the Achaemenids, and no OFFICE, and Persian to talk. My Persian cook 1918 2616 under way. I've been making a Persian tribal map today and wishing I 1918 2617 knew as much about Persian tribes as I do about Arab. However it's a 1918 2424 a Persian village, wrapped ourselves in blankets and slept 1918 2549 heart to Kurdistan, country and people. My Persian was enough to 1918 1912 every morning learning Persian which I've almost forgotten. But it 1916 2189 latter being mainly really bad modern Persian work and the crudest 1918 1986 party at the Persian Consul's - the Shah's birthday - to which I must 1915 919 from the Persian Gulf last year. There were also the Bp of 1915 737 wounded from the Persian Gulf last year and is not going back to 1913 356 Persian Gulf. Anyhow whenever I possibly can find a 1913 4 his brother; he is a very able man on the Persian Gulf. Her man is in 1914 668 railway, the Persian Hajj used to lodge.) Thereupon there appeared 1914 1044 words of Persian I could muster, but he made no reply. Fattuh 1918 2782 Also the Persian Intelligence book is nearly finished. Ever your 1918 2959 I may mention in passing that my Persian Intelligence book has gone to 1918 2615 had happened - and then the Persian Intelligence book which is fairly 1916 2059 Greenwood is their name. The Persian Oil Co. works are close to 1918 1904 vernacular departments, Arab and Persian, the one presided over by a 1918 2025 Arabic so I'm forced to do my housekeeping in Persian, which amuses me 1918 2128 on - and I hear they are not at all eager. The Persians are 1918 1897 messages and so on. They are mostly Arabs, some Persians with 1918 2426 in at 7. Usually there are people to dinner. Persians, colleagues 1916 397 Besides ADCs and people of the house, Pertab Singh and his son were 1917 1696 whether the Germans dictate terms of peace from Petrograd 1917 2566 Petrograd but after a week of revolutions I don't feel as 1913 225 site of the famous Pharos, or near by. I shall like to see it anyhow 1916 23 went up the first cataract, saw the .... and Philae, half under 1917 9 enjoyed them. Mr Philby (Acting Revenue Commission) and I left Basrah 1917 2397 provinces, Mr Philby a more interesting mission still further away 1917 2178 dined next day, with Mr Philby and me to meet him. We spent a 1917 1609 air. Mr Philby and I motored a little after sunset; the dust 1917 1846 Philby and I then proceeded to look into the case and 1917 1406 stages, but for my great desire for it. Mr Philby is official editor 1917 1074 got Mr Philby who has come up from 'Amarah and is to work in 1916 2919 Revenue Commissioner, Mr Philby. I spent last Sunday at Bait Na'man 1917 1330 Mr Philby, before him Mr Bullard (both colleagues) and 1916 2680 lake and there I met Mr Philby, the Revenue Commissioner who was busy 1917 756 gossiping with the Philbys - he is A.P.O. there. It was uncommon 1915 290 their tales - and I breakfasted with Philip next morning, feeling 1914 1532 is done the office will be in far better order. Philip Howell 1915 286 but rather entertaining. Two nights ago Philip Howell (now a Colonel) 1915 332 pleasant and intelligent. An odd fish however. Philip Howell came 1915 630 I have a letter tonight from Philip Howell saying he had seen M 1914 1682 Philip Howell writes me a curious tale of a private who 1916 2386 dreadfully sorry about Philip Howell. Dearest Father, After heart to 1918 1444 of Philip's and a real friend. On the day after his arrival 1917 50 and were welcomed by the A.P.O., Mr Howell, Philip's cousin. I knew 1918 2609 amused me. And a really beautiful letter from Philippa 1918 2611 sorrow. Poor Philippa 1918 1462 Philippa. She wore a white satin gown with an embroidered 1918 2196 can't keep thinking of that, even before poor Philippa, thought I'm 1917 2301 the Phipps baby 1914 1510 Phyllis today that you have your convalescents, and even 1917 1123 Physician to the Force) had arrived, I sent for him and h 1913 450 beautiful Arabic, as befits the leader of the Pilgrimage. I called on 1918 510 there to see. I have stood on Pisgah top - that's enough. I have 1918 1868 Kadhimain had touched the Pleiades on account of our coming to the tea 1914 1366 I tell it to you. I'm deeply interested about Plumer and wish him 1915 150 Lord R. means to transport Sir H. Poe there where he can't do much 1915 257 complicated business with old Sir Hutchison Poe, the result being that 1916 2492 I shall probably dine and lunch with the Assist Pol 1916 2356 AM, get to the Pol. Office between 8.30 and 8.45 - it's only 10 1918 1371 pride at performing before the C.in C. The Pol. Officer (Major 1917 252 contrasting Belgium and Poland with the British Occupied Territories 1918 2156 Wortley to tea in teh delightful garden of the Polit. Officer at 1916 2639 the camp. The A.P.O. of Suq (A.P.O. is Assistant Political 1918 229 both of which I went - quite agreeable - and the Political 1918 2809 of Baghdad. Last night they dined with us int he Political 1918 2817 TOMORROW we pack them all off, in charge of a Political 1918 100 barley. At noon we came to the camp of the local Political 1918 1358 Political office where I'm always happy. We went to 1916 1652 ought to have white tabs, for I am under the Political Department 1916 2128 it doesn't fit in very well with my hours at the Political Office 1918 273 If George turns up I'll try to get him as a Political Office 1916 1716 go every morning at 7 to the Political Office - it's about 10 minutes 1917 825 in it, quite close to the Political Office and belonging foreby, to an 1916 1755 down from Amarah some day. My work at the Political Office continues 1916 2938 verandah. My working room at the Political Office is nice - dark of 1916 2491 fun. I've got the Political Office launch on which one can live if 1916 2468 nice form of excercise; riding is better. At the Political Office I 1916 2027 Yesterday we had a most entertaining man at the Political Office. He 1917 103 to me in the Political Office. It will be much more convenient. What 1917 306 happy day getting in to my new suite in the Political Office. It 1917 2570 is the Political Office. Parcels haven't reached me lately, but 1916 2354 often, for he was staying at the Political Office. Quite a pleasant 1917 2218 people to address to Political Office, Baghdad, M.E.F. and address 1917 2328 Address Chief Political Office, Baghdad, M.E.F. As for Samarra, I've 1918 1119 awake. The motor had been provided for me by the Political Officer 1917 1974 how much delighted she is to hear I'm a Political Officer and how much 1918 185 geography and tribal stuff. The Political Officer has a charming 1916 642 for a day or two. (Sir Percy Cox is the Chief Political Officer in 1918 922 Political Officer of Samawah, was up in Shinafiyah holdin 1916 1505 work. I then moved into the house of the Political Officer who was 1918 2738 districts, each group introduced by its Political Officer, and the 1916 1601 understood. We dined with the Political Officer, on his roof by 1918 2763 gathering of Political Officers in charge of their parties was almost 1917 888 our Political Officers tomorrow - that's not bad going 1918 2073 Political Service. I had him to tea that evening at our 1918 96 parallel to the Hindiyah with Mr Pollard the Irrigation Officer; a 1913 141 to every place, and mainly to Pompeii, and to Rome, setting the 1916 292 O, I'm told - the latter does not anyhow get to Port Said 1916 284 than the icy office. I shall write to you from Port Said 1915 923 reached Port Said after dark on Thursday night. Capt. Hall 1916 240 about the 8th if whe is not late it reaching Port Said which the P & O 1918 69 man in Karbala, and afterwards to call on the President 1917 2126 bit aren't they. He says President Wilson (whom of course he loathes) 1918 2929 President Wilson who appears to be determined to - have 1915 76 card pinned up above his bed, and Princess Mary's box of spices lying 1915 448 of the Princeton Expedition to Syria. The Geographical volume is 1915 468 endorsed Princeton Map. It's not on a very large scale but I think 1918 782 the Prior of the Dominicans, the Mother Superior and 1918 2944 hard-headedness. This week the Professor gave a lecture - we all 1918 2934 He's a learned Professor who wrote the Life of Zoroaster and other 1917 2959 daughter of Professor Vinogradoff. He thinks there has been a pretty 1918 2942 especially with the Professor. They brim over with universal kindness 1917 25 which is probably true, that the Prophet is buried here, but the 1914 16 Protestant congregation which numbers 15 families 1913 48 real case is not ...... but the panic of the Protestants and 1913 47 though challenged, of Protestants oppressed by Catholics. He thinks 1913 681 Provincia Arabia 1913 137 all, though they are very interesting. Ptolomaic catacombs not early 1913 140 world, full of splendid Ptolomaic monuments, sending out its artists 1913 143 wherein the Ptolomies were buried - and those stripped of all their 1914 311 p.c. to Domnul to say I am all right - Public Service Commission Camp 1918 2285 palaces at Qasr i Shirin, then beyond Sar i Pul a rock cut tomb 1918 48 house. After lunching with Major Pulley I got onto his mare and rode 1918 67 a friend of Nasiriyah days, dined with Major Pulley; I 1918 44 to Karbala and reached Major Pulley's house about midday. He had put 1916 2677 Punch at this practical - and harmless - demonstration 1915 726 Purser swears he will eject one of them - I went into 1916 111 I spent an afternoon at the Pyramids with Reisner - very pleasantly 1918 779 most agreeable. I sat in a row with the Qadhi, the Mudir of Church 1913 269 I paid a long call on one of hte 'Abdul Qadir nephews 1918 1952 appreciate the full significance of Mrs 'Abdul Qadir's 1914 115 long walk with the Qaimmaqam in the afternoon and had an interesting 1914 91 don't want to get the Qaimmaqam into any trouble by taking advantage 1914 86 Saturday Jan 10. So far all is well. The Qaimmaqam not having 1914 67 Today we have waited for the Qaimmaqam of Salt to turn up or send 1914 111 Qaimmaqam thinks they can't refuse the permit, so I wait 1917 26 is new. And about 4 in the afternoon we came to Qal'at 1917 12 river to Qal'at Salih. It was a delicious warm day and the river 1916 2943 in foreign parts - Arabia, Boulogne, Cairo, Qal'at Salih. The 1917 51 in Boulogne. The weather broke before we left Qal'at Salih; we 1914 797 to leave the next day, for I wished to see the Qasr and the 1914 727 private audience with Ibrahim, went again to the Qasr at night 1914 758 That night I was invited to the Qasr by the women. The Amir's mother 1918 2274 didn't however pay. From Qasr i Shirin it was all new ground, the 1918 2272 familiar Qasr i Shirin road - we have a marching place in the 1918 2285 palaces at Qasr i Shirin, then beyond Sar i Pul a rock cut tomb 1913 794 country which I love to Qasr Azraq - do you remember - we looked one 1913 765 with great alacrity. This morning we moved in to Qasr Azraq, which 1914 800 10 pounds in bakhshish in the Qasr. As I was returning I was given an 1917 2447 Qasr-i-Shirin, over the Persian frontier. I remember it a 1914 699 Qasr, the fortress palace of the Amirs. I rode in at 1918 2398 next morning and motored 140 miles to Qazvin where again I stayed with 1918 2069 with the Queen's and to bed on the very lip of Euphrates. I slept 1916 1494 Broderick, a full blown colonel of the Queen's. Wo we fell on each 1918 3324 Quf, a great tower of sundried brick which I had 1918 2840 Quixote and windmill strategy is not likely to lead to 1916 1948 thing. You're too good to play the part of Don Quixote you know - 1916 2693 navigable. It was near sunset when I reached Qurnah 1916 2697 on which Major Hamilton and I came down from Qurnah 1916 2514 to me. And one day I lunched with the Shaikh of Qurnah - I'm too old 1916 2550 but from somewhere on the Shatt al Arab below Qurnah after 1916 2509 had a pleast 5 days away from Basrah. I went to Qurnah and 1916 2700 about a mile below Qurnah and we shall be off with the first morning 1916 2686 I found the swift launch of the A.P.O. of Qurnah at Lake 1917 10 on his launch on the 22nd, got up to Qurnah in the evening and spent 1916 1451 horses. We started about 5 P.M., got to Qurnah just before dawn (I 1916 2486 8 (1916)>Dearest Mother, I am going up to Qurnah today 1916 2689 lamented Sir Percy I don't know - to Qurnah was another 4 hours. Last 1916 2493 Officer at Qurnah. And this is merely to say that I'm quite well 1916 2499 I've been so busy since I came back, from Qurnah. I take a little 1916 1595 boat was going no further than Qurnah. We got in at 5 and found a big 1916 1442 QurnahDearest Father, I've missed a post 1918 2018 Middleston Tyas, has danced at R'ton and knows Maurice. After the 1918 532 brown boots in my bedroom at R'ton good enough to go with and when you 1918 562 I thought of R'ton in Feb and wondered whether by chance it were 1917 2231 he'll come back to R'ton now and set about his own work. It's 1916 1625 R'ton. I could wish Maurice were not so well. The 1917 1232 room at R'ton. Would it be a trouble to you to get them out 1918 781 and were pleased to see one another. The Grand Rabbi 1917 2552 the bigwigs, such as the Chief Rabbi. There's no doubt they'll be a 1918 3156 Rachel, and I seeing all the Rachels coming down with 1918 3156 Rachel, and I seeing all the Rachels coming down with their pitchers 1917 1702 for a long time talking to Abdul Rahman Effendi, the head of the 1918 1521 which was Sunday, I went to tea with 'Abdul Rahman Pasha 1913 373 to him. The Amir al Hajj, Abd al Rahman Pasha, comes back from 1913 447 Abd al Rahman Pasha, the Amir al Hajj, who is the richest and 1917 1706 gets the best that can be had. Abdul Rahman's friendship takes also 1916 2192 adviser, Hajji Rais, an astute little Persian born in Muhammarah, a 1916 2203 I suppose with Hugo, but I forgot to ask. Hajji Rais's son 1914 624 we came to our camp in Jebel Rakham behold the rocks were granite. I 1915 612 but this: I had a second telegram form Sir Ralph yesterday 1916 1775 year and it's now too late to expect much. It's Ramadan and the 1917 1633 by 20 big gun shots which announce the end of Ramadhan 1917 1336 last night and everyone is fasting. We keep Ramadhan 1917 1500 Bear shining so brilliantly in the full moon of Ramadhan and 1917 1336 Ramadhan began last night and everyone is fasting. We 1917 1511 Ramadhan moon had once more extinguished the shining of 1917 1675 On the feast day after Ramadhan Sir Percy and I paid the Naqib a 1914 971 much. Next day we rode along the high road to Ramadi on the 1917 2493 Our Ramadi victory brought him in, but when he came I was 1918 1705 (1918) Darling Mother, I've just come back from Rammadi 1918 1711 a charming little jaunt of 5 days. I motored to Rammadi in about 1918 1753 corrected some maps and motored back to Rammadi to lunch - an 1918 1637 However I am writing today because I go up to Rammadi tomorrow for a 1918 1714 Rammadi was in Ap 1914, when I spent a night there with 1918 1777 Rammadi. My dear love to you all 1918 2059 the ..th Brigade on the Euphrates near Rammadi, stayed a night with 1916 1046 I am so very sorry about Sir W. Ramsay. If Father sees him again 1918 458 (to Sir William Ramsay) 1916 1855 do very much. We didn't succeed in roping in Ibn Rashid 1914 671 sent to Muhammad al Rashid by the Sultan as a gift. Her name is 1916 2591 had troops ever since Ibn Rashid came filibustering round last summer 1916 2593 holds these holds the tribes, as Ibn Rashid found to his cost and 1916 1109 engaged into getting into communication with Ibn Rashid whom it is 1913 457 al Rashid. The latter was a curious figure, young, very 1914 655 It was the summer palace of Muhammad al Rashid, great uncle of the 1913 304 Rashid's capital, and even much further. Moreover I have 1916 1149 tell you that we have had some of Ibn Rashid's men in. They had seen 1917 131 refugees, one being no less than Ibn Rashid's wazir who has quarrelled 1914 662 Also when one of the Rashids murders the reigning Amir and takes his 1914 309 the Ibn Rashids. I count it some 8 easy marches from here. I 1918 2413 the man who was supposed to have killed Rasputin and , though he did 1913 104 secretary to Mr Ray. He has just had an operation and they have come 1918 2721 anxiety. Did I tell you that one of the Rayworths came to se me and 1916 1157 own importance, he has been pretty useful in the Red 1917 320 this week on a Red Cross inspection. He will be here till May, but 1915 603 London (Red Cross Headquarters)Dearest 1915 475 British Red Cross 31 St James' SquareDearest Father, Lord Robert writes that we have 1914 1679 know we have a head office in London under Lord Robert. At 83 1915 183 Red X societies. It would be a great thing. Lord Robert, who was 1916 2922 out into the desert with Major Munro and Major Roberts (a brother of 1916 2923 Charles Roberts and very pleasant) and I went scrambling along 1916 2222 one of the doctors being brother to Charles Roberts! So we've talked 1916 2224 thought Charles Roberts, though I don't believe he has a very great 1917 1552 of the Frosty Caneasus - do you remember the Robin 1913 847 godmother than she is in London. The Robin Bensons were there with 1917 266 hand with Geoffrey Robinson who wouldn't need to be asked twice about 1917 464 my sitting room. And I should so very much like Roget's 1913 781 entirely replaced the Roman fortress, of which nothing remains but an 1913 679 of the doors. It must therefore have been a late Roman outpost 1913 759 reached a Roman outpost, a little fort on a hill top. I sent my 1914 1056 our way - we must be on a Roman road - the road from the great camp at 1914 1051 the desert town, not the Roman, Tadmur, not Palmyra. And yesterday we 1918 2417 modern world as you might expect a Romanoff to be. I spend delicious 1918 2911 enjoy them again. They really can't have the Romanoffs back 1913 141 to every place, and mainly to Pompeii, and to Rome, setting the 1916 80 with the Ronald Grahams and had an immensely long talk with him 1916 405 - Sir George Roos Keppel took me in, a cheerful bird. He is 1917 2638 a little house, the architect being Kermit Roosevelt 1918 1791 Baghdad May 13(1918) Darling Father, Captain Roosevelt is going to 1917 2120 Kermit Roosevelt turned up this week with letters of introductio 1917 2121 Kermit Roosevelt turned up this week with letters of introductio 1918 1798 all I feel about you. I expect Capt. Roosevelt will go into the 1918 30 furniture. I met Kermit Roosevelt, now an armoured car driver, as I 1917 2740 heads the other day when Kermit Roosevelt, Mr Bowen (A.D.C.) and I 1918 3345 hoped was safe. Will you send the enclosed to Rosalind 1914 102 Rosens 14 years ago. But it has been a heavy road for 1914 658 diwans and carpets round the walls. It was the Roshan 1915 192 Thursday. Flora will probably go to Rouen about Saturday or Sunday 1915 148 that they are dying to go to Rouen and start the branch office there 1915 692 is now an idea that your car would be sent to Rouen and I 1915 695 send the motor out by Rouen as the port here is very much congested 1915 401 to Rouen at my request and heard form the RAMC that they 1914 1457 thing is merely in course of organization, a Rouen branch is in 1915 188 The Rouen office is settled. Flora and Diana are to go 1915 158 off to Rouen to see what can be done there and I pray it will 1915 227 so nice. Flora went to Rouen today and I have got Tiger Howard. Lord 1915 100 an office at Rouen I think and hope. The Russells will take charge 1915 190 goes to Rouen. His place here is taken by a highly decorative 1915 141 drafted off to Rouen. I have made this office - it was fearfully wild 1916 2817 Roumania is a bad business and Greece not much better- we 1916 2065 coming in of Roumania makes me feel more than ever that things are 1916 2762 I'm afraid the Roumanian failure is a serious matter; it looks as if 1916 2967 well may) the Roumanian success and the accompanying conviction that 1916 1912 imagine. And I'm glad you Father are in with the Round 1914 1563 Round Table articles instead of concise reports and it 1915 86 plain, humourous, human creature. We invited our Round Table man, Mr 1914 1561 who has some part in the Round Table, and Mr Deed of whom I know 1914 1637 done with I hope. The man from the Round Table, Mr Dove, a funny 1914 1419 It was on my dressing table the morning I left Rounton 1914 25 he was when he was at Rounton 1916 542 have him - he ought to be with you at Rounton by this time 1914 1188 Rounton for Whitsuntide? It would be nice to have him 1917 1379 thing with silver buttons - I expect it is at Rounton she will 1915 684 London to stay, and if she had gone to Rounton to come back. Don't 1918 290 I cannot picture life at Rounton without her - she was so much a part 1916 878 is back at Rounton yet and how she is. Very soon the wild daffodils 1915 713 TELEGRAMto Hubel Rounton Book can only be on first or 1914 1147 I will go up and look presently. If you are at Rounton I 1918 2656 TELEGRAM 11 September 1918 To Hubel Rounton Returned Flourishing love 1918 1630 TELEGRAM Baghdad 15 April 1918 To Hubel Rounton Think length 1915 463 Now return to my sitting room at Rounton: In the corner by the door 1914 1626 really too much. If you go on having wounded at [Rounton] don't you 1913 178 ecole orientale. My chief friend there is Father Rouzevalle who was 1913 858 with Harold. I did not go back to the RGS [Royal Geographical Society] as I wanted 1917 731 Ruck. I fear he spins a bad cotton. And glad about 1916 2533 turned open at the neck and I think I wrote to Rudolph in 1916 2535 - but I hope it may all have been before. Rudolph might be 1914 1484 address my letters there please, Hotel Meurice, Rue Victor Hugo. Ian 1914 1405 coming back in a week. Address to 36bis Rue Victor Hugo, Boulogne and 1918 1041 Rumaithah. We left next day at dawn, the mudir was my 1918 1032 it will presently overflow. I reached Rumaithah, an attractive 1917 134 writes me the most gloomy letters about the Rumanian debacle 1913 13 Rupert Brooke which interested me. The man's a poet and 1918 3107 with delicious tale about Gilbert Russell 1916 150 afternoon off and went with some peeple called Russell (he is a cousin 1914 1258 Harold Russell and sent it on to Mother. It looks as if I were 1914 1436 their interrogations. Claud Russell passed through today on his way 1914 1486 tomorrow. He says Harold Russell was awfully bad and Flora isn't much 1916 261 night with a niece of his, Mrs Russell, to meet him. He had a 1914 1748 You see the great advantage I have over the Russells 1915 230 with the Russells again - that's the truth of it. They sat there 1915 140 Father, it will be a great relief to me if the Russells are 1915 100 an office at Rouen I think and hope. The Russells will take charge of 1914 1758 said "You know I was flooded out with Russells!" Bury that in your 1914 1104 25th but I shall talk over plans with the Russells, who have arrived 1915 147 authority above the Russells, you understand, and it's providential 1917 2958 me yesterday and told me gloomy tales of Russia - he's married to a 1914 1716 partly on account of Russia and partly because the French wanted to 1918 544 hope they are an omen, and the negotiations with Russia have 1917 1692 knows? Amiable anarchy seems to be the state of Russia, but anarchy 1916 1363 anything but Russian and they were suitably attired in thick cloth 1917 2002 Russian collapse 1918 2346 and sleep. After which we went to tea with the Russian consul 1917 1998 France. The Russian news goes from bad to worse. There doesn't 1917 1355 This week the Russian news is better - I begin to hope that the 1917 1690 I expect we shall be here. The truly appalling Russian news makes all 1916 867 to the good from our point of view. We watch the Russian progress, as 1916 1366 in Basrah was a fine example of - Russian scandal and went through the 1916 1737 concerning the offensive in France and Russian success in the E 1914 1131 people. There was also a charming Russian 1st secretary and the naval 1917 2948 from Turk and Russian. They won't have any further experience of the 1918 2279 road, was entirely ruined by Turk and Russian, but at the bridge head 1917 3053 should have been glad to have been saved. If the Russians 1918 1495 and buried last year when she fled from the Russians 1918 2395 owing to the depredations of Turks and Russians 1916 1368 a. There are no Russians at all an dit is all English lies 1916 807 I see no chance of an advance until the Russians clear the way for us 1918 2325 Turks and Russians cut them down. We've saved the remnants of the 1916 1372 c. The Russians have taken Mosul and entered Diyarbekr where 1917 695 the Russians is near and with it active opposition from the 1917 2944 went back to Khanaqin after the Russians left. I called on her at 1916 1369 b. It's true many thousand Russians set out but the Turks fell on 1917 2939 been harried out of house and home by the Russians when 1917 2950 hold there too. But if the Russians wholly disappear from that 1916 1375 So that's for the Russians, what the next move will be I don't know 1914 348 had given Awwad the information that some of the Ruwalla 1914 336 to Jog, throw ourselves on the kindness of hte Ruwalla and 1914 406 difficulty in getting on to Nejd, since the Ruwalla are foes of 1914 349 camped in the W. Sirhan. Now as any man of the Ruwalla whom he 1914 355 had no blood feud with the Ruwalla, and we came into camp and waited 1914 996 me to take a second rafiq, a man of the Ruwalla, who are the western 1918 2268 to a place called Ruz - a very comfortable night. At Ruz I found the 1918 2268 place called Ruz - a very comfortable night. At Ruz I found the 1914 1181 dined and the 1st dragoman and his wife. The Ryans (Mr 1918 2779 once with Col. Ryder, O.C. Surveys (and a Gold Medallist so I was 1915 691 to get the permission of the RAMC before before having another car 1915 694 any case (so I am informed by the RAMC here) it would be advisable to 1915 408 any warning as the the intervention of the RAMC in the matter 1915 709 question of RAMC permission. I think Mr Malcolm ought to have 1915 401 to Rouen at my request and heard form the RAMC that they considered 1915 693 asked Sir Arthur Lawley to write tot he RAMC there. In 1915 400 acceptance of the motor by the RAMC. Sir Arthur Lawley wrote at once 1913 858 lunched with Harold. I did not go back to the RGS [Royal Geographical Society] as I wanted 1917 741 April 10 Shaikh Sa'ad (1917) Dearest Fatehr, I think I might get a 1916 2576 All this country was Sa'dun headquarters, the desert home of the 1914 788 I went to the men's tent and spoke my mind to Sa'id 1914 752 appeared the chief eunuch, Sa'id - none more powerful than he. He 1914 794 dark came Sa'id and another with 200 pounds in a bag and full 1914 786 left. After prayers came Sa'id and told told Muhammad al Ma'rawi that 1914 499 rob us, and finally he proposed to Sa'id and Fattuh that they should 1914 780 the same replies on the part of Sa'id. I ended by declaring that I 1914 140 a nephew of my old guide Muhammad; his name is Sa'id. It 1914 777 course many slaves, and the eunuch Sa'id. We sat on carpets in a 1914 143 come. I had Sa'id, and my negro camelherd, Fellah, a peasant, on 1914 303 Sa'id, my camel driver, Sayyah goes back from here and 1914 503 Sa'id, who knows the Arabs, advised me to yield lest 1916 2721 Durbar of Arab chiefs at Kuwait and Ibn Sa'ud (newly invested with the 1916 189 and me and Ibn Sa'ud which may amuse you. Ibn Sa'ud is the 1916 189 Percy and me and Ibn Sa'ud which may amuse you. Ibn Sa'ud is the 1916 2767 had an extraordinarily interesting day with Ibn Sa'ud who is a 1913 708 road, not metalled, but marked all the way by Safaitic 1913 710 are quantities of ancient wells and innumberable Safaitic 1913 690 covered with Safaitic inscriptions and I copied them till night fell 1913 728 taking bearings and copying Safaitic inscriptions on odd stones by the 1914 233 however. Yesterday we picked up a stone with a Safaitic inscription 1913 694 Burqu - the Byzantine outpost with Safaitic tribes camping round it 1913 572 in half an hour we were all warm. We sighted J. Sais at 1913 580 tribes. J. Sais is a big and very perfect volcano, with a sort 1913 564 December 21. Jebel Sais. We have reached our first goal and a very 1918 1861 dear the C.in C. Also I went to tea with an old Saiyid 1918 1865 sunset. Next day the Saiyid paid me a visit of digestion - it 1918 159 came to the mud tower house of a big landowning Saiyid whom I knew 1918 3329 to Kadhimani where the mayor Saiyid Ja'far, a great friend, gave us a 1918 177 leading Saiyid. He accompanied me back to Kufah telling me on 1914 12 the Beni Sakhr and one of the Sherarat who will serve us as 1914 160 undulating country of the Beni Sakhr and passed occasional herds of 1914 153 a man of the Beni Sakhr, Sayyah, who is a delightful companion. They 1918 1066 friends with Salan al Sha'lan and congratulating him on his 1918 1097 Government, and Salih Effendi (my host) until I could have wept with 1917 12 river to Qal'at Salih. It was a delicious warm day and the river was 1916 2943 foreign parts - Arabia, Boulogne, Cairo, Qal'at Salih. The 1917 51 The weather broke before we left Qal'at Salih; we 1917 27 Salih, a little town set in palm gardens, winding 1914 148 have Salim, another nephew of Mohammad's, whom I took at 1914 572 Salim, was there with some of his people, watering 1917 463 me Steingass, Arabic - English, and Salmone ditto, both in a shelf on 1914 67 Today we have waited for the Qaimmaqam of Salt to turn up or send 1918 3090 day' "Salub in the time of the Turks there was cheapness 1917 1920 5 Baghdad (1917) Darling Father, I didn't go to Samarra 1917 2554 Samarra - my 3rd visit so to speak. Sir A. Cobbe 1917 2003 The Samarra book has arrived, together with the Kiepert (not 1917 2162 this week because I'm going to Samarra for a day or two. It will be 1917 2257 time I'm going up to Samarra for a week to stay with Gen Cobbe and is 1917 1943 fortnight, to Samarra if General Cobbe can still have me, or if not to 1917 2244 Well, well - I daresay I'll write from Samarra in a different key 1917 2726 Samarra is half empty. The Persian population has moved 1917 2386 a cheerful and companionable luminary. Samarra is off for the 1917 2059 up to Samarra shortly and I shall go there towards the end of 1917 2060 month for a few days change. I've not been to Samarra since 1909 1917 2318 time and take the Samarra time to get really well in 1917 2647 This morning I went to Samarra town, about 3 miles away, called on the 1917 2224 from Baghdad, as a sort of half way house to Samarra where 1917 2768 the end of my 12 days at Samarra I felt myself slipping into a slough 1917 905 Now that we are into Samarra I have a hope that our heavy fighting may 1917 2573 Samarra November 22 (1917) Dearest Mother, I wrote to 1917 2688 Samarra November 30 (1917) Dearest Family, I'm still 1917 1277 commands the 1st Corps) from Sunnai'at to Samarra. It was wonderfully 1917 2636 were half an hour from Samarra. It's the German railway you know; the 1917 2694 resort Samarra) - brought me a bag of letters, Mother's of Sep 1917 1461 We're having fun over Kiepert and Herzfeld's Samarra, aren't we! I 1917 2328 Chief Political Office, Baghdad, M.E.F. As for Samarra, I've 1918 870 My Samawah colleague whom I like very much has just come up 1918 932 records in the launch. Samawah lies on both side of the river with 1918 1014 you the remainder of my tale. I wrote to yu from Samawah the day 1918 2728 of the country, shaikhs and tribal sayids, from Samawah to 1918 1016 motor launch from Samawah to Kiwaniyah, Capt. Goldsmith and a young 1918 872 go down to Samawah with him by motor launch. After which I shall 1918 877 Samawah March 17 (1918) Dearest Father, I haven't got 1918 922 Political Officer of Samawah, was up in Shinafiyah holding a court and 1917 98 reasonably. Meantime I send you a bill from Samson 1917 659 bills from Samson - I haven't paid them because I don't know 1918 1608 Sylvia might order it for me from Samson if she would be so very kind 1916 2730 not such short skirts. Samson knows my size and perhaps he had better 1915 304 Herbert Samuel needn't begin to stitch at his robes yet, nor 1917 1880 war. Sir Percy pulled strings and got him into Sandhurst but he 1917 791 traced the terrible Sannai'at lines which already are almost 1918 2276 of the Alwan to Sar i Pal where you cross and leave the river. We 1918 2285 palaces at Qasr i Shirin, then beyond Sar i Pul a rock cut tomb 1914 23 I very much regret Spencer Lyttelton. Poor Sarah! two brothers in 1914 1171 millionaire who is largely financing the Sardis 1914 1141 so soon. Now Flora writes from Sardis that she is coming on Sunday or 1914 1105 from Sardis today and dine here tonight, and then telegraph 1918 2284 and it has monuments along it. First the ruined Sasanian 1918 2286 Sasanian or Achaemenid, I don't know which. And next you 1918 2371 from Baghdad visiting the Sasanian reliefs at Taq i Bustan. They are 1916 2190 plaster reliefs in imitation of Sasanian rock cut things. The Shaikh 1917 2446 it's a lifetime - when I was on my way to plan Sassanian palaces at 1917 262 the papers about Ibn Saud - I gather the India O. are going to 1916 2910 Savoy Hotel. There I sit and work very happily all day 1917 1331 Major Saxton, a very charming young man on the staff of ther 1918 937 tribal register. The chief person here is an old Sayid 1913 578 of the Sayyad and anyway I didn't bother about them. I have 1914 284 of the Sukhur. This news caused my Sukhur rafiq, Sayyah 1914 206 tell you one. Muhammad, Sayyah (my rafiq) and I were sitting on the 1914 319 letter to you. Since I sent off the last by Sayyah - I wonder if you 1914 214 is forbidden." "No" said Sayyah "their thought was good." "The Arabs 1914 508 Sulaiman. One of their sheikhs was camping with Sayyah and he sent 1914 245 seen, and 'Ali, Sayyah and I went off scouting for Arabs. We climbed 1914 268 Muhammad, 'Ali Sayyah and I went on to examine that questionable 1914 255 were extraordinarily sinister. Suddenly Sayyah called out 1914 303 Sa'id, my camel driver, Sayyah goes back from here and I shall send 1914 511 cousin, Zayyid. But Sayyah has a name for roguery. It was typical of 1914 882 we have met upon our whole way - not excepting Sayyah ibn 1914 289 Howaitat, and were received with all kindness, Sayyah included 1914 216 very devil" said I and with such conviction that Sayyah looked up and 1914 487 told us that Sayyah shaikh of the Wadi Sulaiman was camped a few 1914 340 to my letter, though Sayyah was not yet gone, because the future 1914 215 are devils" observed Muhammad. "Devils" said Sayyah. "They are the 1914 153 a man of the Beni Sakhr, Sayyah, who is a delightful companion. They 1914 510 traveller and I have no fault to find with Sayyah's 1914 520 We have recovered from the depression into which Sayyah's conduct 1914 504 take a worse turn, I gave way. We got our rafiq, Sayyah's cousin and 1914 964 an end of him. My party therefore was Fattuh, Sayyif and Fellah(the 1914 1048 upon some tents and herds of the Sba', an 'Anazeh tribe, and they 1914 1658 how you put on your cocked hat and went to Scarborough to resist the 1914 1642 Diana brings us news of Scarborough, but we haven't yet heard the 1918 2775 a new French military attache, the Commandant Scieard, a nice, if 1916 1541 The doctor, also was a fine creature, broad Scotch and wise and 1917 2207 Father's last letter was written from Scotland and I'm thankful to 1917 2021 I'm so glad you are going to Scotland for a bit. Please tell Mother 1915 58 our way at a house which proved to be the Seccunderabad hospital 1918 3159 Semitic tribal stories had got mixed up in the Xian 1915 451 One of them is called Semitic Inscriptions - pay no attention to it 1916 1023 Trevelyan in Serbia. He is doing very well here and is full of 1915 648 Serbian Fund - on the whole I think he had much better 1913 744 of tribes. He told us that we should meet the Serdiyyeh 1918 1665 came in flocks. An Armenian family (Madame Sevian and her daughters 1918 1458 long time, Mme Sevian, came to see me at the office just as I was 1917 391 the battlefield of Sha'aibah and stopped for a moment to climb onto 1918 179 at Sha'aibah in 1915 but found the Turks not to their liking 1916 2528 trees at Sha'aibah, 8 miles away. It was wonderfully beautiful 1918 1066 friends with Salan al Sha'lan and congratulating him on his 1918 1986 party at the Persian Consul's - the Shah's birthday - to which I must 1918 2454 the village of Shahrestemek where we camped 2 nights. The men caught 1916 1013 some horses in the afternoon and we rode out to Shaibah 1916 2190 in imitation of Sasanian rock cut things. The Shaikh 1916 2056 before I go. Muhammarah is the capital of the Shaikh 1917 385 started a school at the urgent request of the Shaikh - while I was 1916 2186 nice and pleasant. I paid a long visit on the Shaikh of 1916 1010 Shaikh of the town insisted on entertaining me and we 1918 3325 quarters. Then we were met by a Shaikh of the Beni Tamim who camps 1918 1715 Shaikh of the Dulaim, before crossing the Syrian desert 1916 2599 take me round the town. And there we met the Shaikh of Khamisiyah who 1916 2514 to me. And one day I lunched with the Shaikh of Qurnah - I'm too old 1917 378 pretty and capacious. And next we found the Shaikh of Zubair sitting 1917 43 some 12 miles from the river, but the Shaikh pays 11,000 a year in 1916 2601 and drank a cup of tea. He had a guest, Shaikh Hamed of the Dhafir 1917 741 April 10 Shaikh Sa'ad (1917) Dearest Fatehr, I think I might get 1914 161 camels and flocks of sheep. A young Shaikhling of the Sukhur joined 1916 1581 Major Hamilton was making contracts with the Shaikhs 1918 836 good morning with Shaikhs and got a lot of tribal stuff - I'm making 1918 2726 a tremendous function this week - a Durbar of Shaikhs held 1917 1211 them your letter and I said to them Oh Shaikhs" - we hung upon his 1913 3 to be married to a man called Shakespear in Calcutta. I know about 1917 1329 Shakespear, a relative of the Arabian Cap Shakespear; the night before 1917 1329 Shakespear, a relative of the Arabian Cap Shakespear; the 1916 2623 Chaldees whither I motored with the A.Q.M.G. Col Shakespeare, a very 1918 718 Musa's brother, Shakir, lives there and looks after the farming. It 1918 724 solemn little children of Shakir's to show me the hens and the puppies 1918 726 lives in one of the houses, and I talked to Shakir's wife, a very 1914 435 last Tubaiq camp, at the foot of the hills, a Shammar 1914 465 lord before dawn; just before the sun rose, the Shammar and 1914 600 night we got to the first Shammar camp - the Shammar are the 1914 600 Last night we got to the first Shammar camp - the Shammar are the 1914 512 him that he ...... our Shammar companions of 3 mejidies before he 1914 434 us into the heart of the Shammar country - not a man, a family. We 1916 2131 myself in the middle of a big Shammar encampment, hearing all the 1914 460 we had an absurd adventure. Besides the Shammar family we 1914 618 Shammar for neighbours about a mile away. Yesterday we 1914 438 grateful than they, for if we meet a Shammar ghazzu, we are guaranteed 1916 1862 Shammar will cut the knot for themselves before long and 1914 575 and asked what it was for. I asked the Shammar with us - 1916 2597 caravans lodge when they come up Jebel Shammar. I drove straight into 1914 407 the Shammar. Moreover Masuid, our Sherari rafiq, was 1914 834 we were with the Shammar, and that was for the first 10 days, we were 1914 346 the Shammar, but we stopped for coffee and photographs and 1914 471 enemy." Ghadi, the chief Shammari came riding up. "What is it? I 1914 836 and we took on another Shammari for the next 2 days. Then the fun 1917 831 man, Shammo has engaged me a cook, and the Englishman who 1918 3236 generation plumps for a son of the Sharif as Amir - at least that's 1916 1974 the Sharif! he stirred himself up. But it was partly about 1917 629 me, the only question? News of the Sharif, was it true that his 1916 946 the Shatt al 'Arab with a local man and check the maps and 1916 1322 launch up the Shatt al Arab and turned into the new Euphrates 1916 2550 from Basrah but from somewhere on the Shatt al Arab below Qurnah after 1916 2708 groves of the Shatt al Arab, and spoken together of our lovelier 1916 678 Percy Lake, General Cawfer, General Offley Shaw and General Money, and 1916 743 Mrs Shaw but it would be much better to have clothes that 1916 1180 Mother that the things she sent to me c/o Mrs Shaw have reached 1916 992 Mrs Shaw in Karachi and asked her to send me on anything 1916 557 9 and kind Mrs Shaw met me at the station, so coated in dust, I was 1916 556 General - name of Shaw. It's a short visit; I arrived this morning at 1913 365 Camels! I found the old Sheikh sitting waiting for me in an out of 1913 181 think. After he had gone an old Syrian, Father Sheikho who runs the 1914 466 Sherarat followed on their camels and I went behind them 1914 152 with 2 rafiqs, a man of the Sherarat of whom I have not seen much, and 1914 461 have a couple of Sherarat tents with us, the people miserably poor 1914 12 the Beni Sakhr and one of the Sherarat who will serve us as guarantors 1914 364 inclined to doubt my own wisdom. We had got our Sherari guide 1914 354 remember - a formidable personage) to fetch a Sherari of repute who 1914 433 with us not only our Sherari rafiq, but still better a man to conduct 1914 407 the Shammar. Moreover Masuid, our Sherari rafiq, was prepared to take 1916 1133 Sherif of Mecca to look after some property he has here 1918 1581 colleagues, Sherrard Godman and others. I met Col. Godman in the 1914 881 of the Beduin. But these Shi'a people are a great deal worse than 1914 837 began. We had to get through the Shi'a tribes of 'Iraq, all out in 1918 637 India Office. You see, the first thing in this Shi'ah 1917 2648 notables and saw the sights. It is one of the Shi'ah holy places and 1918 639 lie at the bottom of the Shi'ah mind. We all 3 sat together in the 1918 1686 Shi'ah religious luminary now living - he shines at 1917 2093 Kadhimain, 2 or 3 miles above Baghdad, a Shi'ah town with a very 1918 636 of the Shi'ah traditional books, which is a hobby of my own 1918 956 Shi'ahs and having no love for a Sunni Govt., they have 1918 3237 Sunni wish, I haven't seen any of the younger Shi'ahs yet. I 1917 956 surprised to find that we were Shi'ahs, for down in Najd they are all 1918 960 order. There is an important group of them at Shinafiyah also and I 1918 922 Political Officer of Samawah, was up in Shinafiyah holding a court and 1918 901 summer, but when they got to Shinafiyah where they meant to cross the 1918 832 Shinafiyah March 13 (1918) Darling Motehr, A word - I wis 1918 880 in Shinafiyah. Next day I had a long morning's work at tribe 1918 2274 didn't however pay. From Qasr i Shirin it was all new ground, the 1918 2272 familiar Qasr i Shirin road - we have a marching place in the gorge 1918 2285 palaces at Qasr i Shirin, then beyond Sar i Pul a rock cut tomb 1917 2750 enough in hot weather. As for the bill from teh Shirt 1917 177 directions to the Shirt Co. which it contained. I feel however 1917 88 the Ladies' Shirt Co, telling them exactly what I want in cotton 1918 1545 and went down with me to Arabia in 1913 - Ali Shuqal, idle dog, I 1916 1555 We went first to Suq al Shuyabeh, which lies on a southern channel of 1916 2351 you and Moll on the China when you were going to Sicily 1915 67 tea they took us all round, and there were the Sikhs and the 1914 1607 the trenches and seen the Sikhs throwing hand grenades into a German 1916 567 And did I tell you that a man came down from Simla 1916 576 Gazetteer of Arabia which is being compiled at Simla 1918 2231 reach Bombay in a day or two; but he goes to Simla 1918 2048 Simla on his way home, which is very tiresome as I 1913 44 perfectly shocking. Sir J. Simon (charming man) with whom I had a 1916 2974 decisive enough for times like these. The Sindar with his energy and 1918 3147 Singapore, who is here on a visit, to Babylon. We went 1916 397 Besides ADCs and people of the house, Pertab Singh and his son were 1916 1092 trenches at Sinn, but instead of going straight on we waited 4 1915 344 commissioner - Sir Courtauld Thomson being ill-? Sir 1915 615 she does, that ends the matter; if she doesn't, Sir 1916 188 a separate cover some photographs, mainly of Sir 1916 677 my work. Today I lunched with all the Generals - Sir 1916 2088 out one morning this week before breakfast with Sir 1916 2724 see him. The whole business is a tall feather in Sir 1917 2109 give me some 43 pounds for it. Finally the kind Sir 1917 1067 we are going to be like and all in bewilderment. Sir 1917 878 handed - I take on everything I can to spare Sir 1917 1556 written) but we had a very pleasant dinner with Sir 1917 1184 Mr Storrs and I have drawn up a memorandum for Sir 1917 1899 to see me and keeping me supplied with books. Sir 1917 234 been doing some interesting bits of work with Sir 1917 2526 of him He came to tea with us the same day - Sir 1917 2865 for the last 400 years; but as I was showing Sir 1918 2807 They take no human interest in anything, but Sir 1918 2528 that he had been appointed to Tehran to succeed Sir 1918 2996 any dissension. It's a truly shocking business. Sir 1918 2470 but Lady Marling had given me warm clothes and Sir 1918 2525 to go and tried to make the best of the job. If Sir 1917 1640 knows. I wish you would some day go and see Sir A 1915 663 to go to F. and Mason yesterday morning, but Sir A Lawley came in and 1917 380 introduced Sir A. and interpreted compliments. He insisted on 1917 382 which he is most proud. Sir A. was delighted, and as we sat there, I 1917 383 explaining to Sir A. what Zubair was made of, and how it was the 1917 2670 congenial job, and Sir A. C.e is a charming chief. We don't yet know 1918 2639 came to tea today. Sir A. Cobbe is back too but I haven't seen him 1917 2554 Samarra - my 3rd visit so to speak. Sir A. Cobbe telegraphed to me 1917 2630 In the evening Sir A. Cobbe telephoned to me and suggested that I 1917 372 delightful jaunt with Sir A. Lawley. I wanted to show him something 1915 391 I dined with Ian Malcolm and Sir A. Lawley. Ursula L. was there and 1916 769 cousin of Sir A. Lyall's, now a political officer here. We 1916 148 new G.O.C. Sir A. Murray, who is very agreeable. And George and 1917 389 I had been telling about the Zubair people. And Sir A., bless 1917 2558 a nice evening all together in intimacy with Sir A.C 1917 215 full measure. He and Sir Alfred were the two wise counsellors to whom 1915 697 talk with Sir Arthur about finances yesterday from which I 1917 341 have had. Sir Arthur gave me a grim account of the gloom and 1917 328 I.G.C. was showing Sir Arthur the sights. Tomorrow I'm going to take 1915 703 name who is not in the army. I have asked Sir Arthur what he thinks 1917 319 However one can't have everything. Sir Arthur Lawley arrived here 1915 429 Sir Arthur Lawley definitely objects to a Belgian 1917 705 very pleasant by having Sir Arthur Lawley here - he leaves today for 1915 693 have therefore asked Sir Arthur Lawley to write tot he RAMC there. In 1915 400 acceptance of the motor by the RAMC. Sir Arthur Lawley wrote at once 1915 115 the better I like it. Sir Arthur Nice has sent me an excellent 1916 2280 you so much for the report of Sir Arthur's address - very good, I 1918 327 anxious about Persia where things are going ill. Sir C 1918 2821 all rather sore over the Persian policy, which Sir Charles 1918 2532 which Sir Charles couldn't for various reasons, and sorrow 1918 2803 Sir Charles in a setting composed almost exclusively 1918 2428 diplomatic life - Sir Charles Marling looks horribly tired and worn 1917 1279 garrison. His wife is a sister of Sir Clinton Dawkins but my link 1915 882 to have a long talk with him one of these days. Sir Courtauld 1915 344 temporary Red X commissioner - Sir Courtauld Thomson being ill-? Sir 1915 176 to dine tonight, Sir Courtauld Thomson, a very pleasant man. I asked 1917 2433 I'm deeply interested in what you say about Sir E. Geddes 1916 2257 Guy? - and much sorrier still about Sir Foster - I enclose a little 1918 3014 (whom he calls Sir Frederick Marshall, his name being Sir William) 1917 1383 May 1 with Sir G. Trevelyan's enclosed. They were interesting 1918 622 pleasant evening. And one afternoon Sir George and I, hearing of a 1918 2793 such a charming letter from Sir George to you. But as to the part of 1917 708 I.G.C. - now Sir George MacMunn - both came down from Baghdad 1916 405 - Sir George Roos Keppel took me in, a cheerful bird 1915 427 towards the end of March, c/o Sir H. Mac Mahon, Cairo, would catch 1915 150 Lord R. means to transport Sir H. Poe there where he can't do much 1916 110 tonight, to meet all the generals I suppose. Sir Henry and 1916 20 Next day Lord Edward left to our great sorrow. Sir Henry had 1915 806 train to Luxor, a very comfortable journey for Sir Henry has his own 1915 840 Sir Henry has just had a letter from Domnul giving 1915 823 There the Governor of the province came to see Sir Henry. They 1916 62 Sir Henry, is one of the few survivors. He was 1915 802 Lord Edward Cecil, Capt. Gordon, who is Sir Henry's aide de camp and 1916 1439 Telegram<21 June 1916>Basrah to Sir Hugh Bell Very grateful for 1915 639 95 Sloane StreetMonday (to Sir Hugh Bell) I have a 1915 257 complicated business with old Sir Hutchison Poe, the result being that 1918 3262 Commission here- Sir J. seems very able and anxious to help; I've no 1918 3320 none very dear. I've also bought a good deal for Sir J. Hewett 1916 417 himself arrived and Sir James bowed himself out. We had a long and 1916 415 shaykhs till presently Sir James du Boulay, H.E.'s private secretary 1918 3312 the women. I dined with the Chief on Xmas Day; Sir John 1918 3261 Today the I.G.C. has come up, bringing Sir John Hewett who is on a 1915 591 - anyhow I'm glad there was no one here tonight. Sir Louis 1915 622 him. Sir Louis is taking hold, but he will never take the 1918 2248 and getting worse and worse. I think when Sir P 1917 2988 Tuesday (Xmas Day) Sir P and I rode out to a tea party at No 23 which 1917 1187 have asked for Mr Baker and for Ernest R and Sir P is much bitten 1918 1338 it's no good writing of it. Sir P. at least will tell you what the 1917 840 etc etc. I'm going to have an exciting summer. Sir P. gives me 1917 2761 that. I was very glad to get back. I found Sir P. just off 1917 2983 Sunday I took Sir P. out riding and then to a tea party at No 31 1918 1422 telegram from Sir P. saying that you and he in consultation had 1918 2105 I wonder if Sir P. will bring out my Geog. Soc. medal, and 1917 2972 were seriously ill Sir P. would telegraph to you via the India 1916 1233 person who is charged with the task. Sir P. Cox wants me and as I 1918 2045 date. You had just seen Sir P. I'm so glad yu liked him, but I knew 1918 1410 you've seen Sir P. Though you can't decide anything more than I 1916 2109 My paper on labour met with Sir P.C.'s approval and he sent it up to 1917 1130 need not say. Sir P, much cheered on by Mr Storrs, has I think 1916 2163 such a silly little ailment. By the way I kept Sir Percy 1916 1162 I hope, bring me into much closer contact with Sir Percy 1916 795 though I shall be sorry to go away from here. Sir Percy 1917 1486 when he has come in to pay his respects to Sir Percy 1917 2377 darling Father. I hand on some of your works to Sir Percy 1917 1862 a German spy. I put her case into the hands of Sir Percy 1917 1890 prisoner - but I feel very slender hope. I wish Sir Percy 1918 2534 for me to have been away this winter and I know Sir Percy 1918 3122 can have Sir Percy - he has an immense name among them and 1917 2582 round to Sir Percy - it was still very early - and found that 1918 3213 Then we should have Sir Percy alone which would be splendid. I'm 1917 2177 Wanchope came to tea to make the acquaintance of Sir Percy and 1918 204 been dining tonight with him and Sir Percy and feeling that I've 1917 1420 Sir Percy and had a very pleasant evening. Sir Percy 1917 1197 health. Sir Percy and Colonel Willcox keep eagle eyes fixed 1917 2872 fireplaces, it was a cheerful party, Sir Percy and I and various 1917 2546 children who were darlings. Sir Percy and I dined first at the Club 1917 1272 I've been dining out frequently. Sir Percy and I dined with General 1917 1201 particularly. Sir Percy and I dine with him next week and meantime 1917 2443 the whole day, nearly, out of doors, for Sir Percy and I motored out 1917 1675 On the feast day after Ramadhan Sir Percy and I paid the Naqib a 1917 1543 process. This evening Sir Percy and I went out motoring at 7 but it 1918 2499 and half an hour afterwards Sir Percy arrived, bringing me your letter 1918 3118 want Sir Percy as High Commissioner. Beyond that all is 1917 1018 and a bowl of sour curds at 12.30 and tea with Sir Percy at 4 - it's 1918 804 With Sir Percy away, I have even more visitors than 1918 2513 family again at the end of a month - Sir Percy brought me also a 1918 2571 Thank you so much much for the blue gown which Sir Percy brought. You 1916 2334 really hot. I've had lots of visitors. My dear Sir Percy came down 1918 671 quicker than all others because Sir Percy carries it. He is coming 1918 228 margin for his disingenuousness. Sir Percy gave two dinner parties 1918 2628 because I don't suppose I may. Sir Percy goes to Tehran in 3 day's 1916 1166 George Lloyd is on his way here from Egypt - Sir Percy has asked for 1918 752 family. Gertrude You know Sir Percy has been an angel of kindness to 1916 2720 I come back to great excitements here. Sir Percy has been hold a fine 1917 102 tiny suite of 2 rooms which Sir Percy has been such a dear as to allot 1916 2810 I feel at times. Sir Percy has gone up river; I'm always sorry when 1918 2679 Sir Percy has gone, alas, I do miss him so much 1917 1963 she speaks of Lady Cox as Lady Sykes. Sir Percy has had an 1917 2269 Sir Percy has had definite news of the death of his 1917 1878 Sir Percy has seen so little of him that as he said 1918 1327 you will certainly see Sir Percy in a day or two and I shall have your 1917 1631 in Basrah "and I came to you service" he said. Sir Percy is 1918 1879 is Dep Civil Commissioner, and Acting C.C. while Sir Percy is away 1918 348 now Sir Percy is away but I may be able to manage it 1916 182 moment think I shall. Sir Percy is back from the front, it's very 1918 3135 watever happens I must remain till Sir Percy is brought back. We've 1917 1678 with him are useful as well as pleasant. Sir Percy is so charming 1918 2686 Sir Percy left, which was very pleasant. The next 1917 1420 Sir Percy and had a very pleasant evening. Sir Percy loves Richard 1917 806 arrival! Sir Percy made me most welcome and said a house had 1917 1224 still hope Sir Percy may overcome these fears for I long to see 1917 1883 France. Sir Percy much wanted him to come out here, but the 1918 1308 I'm tempted into long rides before breakfast. Sir Percy must be on 1917 1518 I've arrange a dinner party with Sir Percy on Monday. Major Munro and 1917 2848 and in obedience to this decree I dragged Sir Percy out 1917 1880 war. Sir Percy pulled strings and got him into Sandhurst 1918 2231 Sir Percy should reach Bombay in a day or two; but 1917 2454 April, nor Sir Percy since March, so you think what a pleasant 1917 2519 comes round to my room for geography, even Sir Percy sometimes. I've 1918 816 like this one have been so tactfully handled by Sir Percy that 1918 188 at Babylon, having been asked by Sir Percy to advise on what we ought 1917 2682 I asked Sir Percy to cable to you through the I.O. Rain will 1917 2927 yesterday afternoon when I induced Sir Percy to go up to the Remount 1918 660 appalling. I've begged Sir Percy to let me escape but he says I must 1918 220 them. My dear love to Florence. Yes, I asked Sir Percy to telegraph 1918 648 taken not to accompany Sir Percy to Cairo and Jerusalem where he's 1917 548 Baghdad. I had a letter from Sir Percy today, from the pront, full of 1916 1923 my dearest parents. I'm liking my work with Sir Percy very 1917 1149 So they came to me and I said I would ask Sir Percy what could be 1917 1624 from Sir Percy which they all get when they come for the 1918 678 Sir Percy will be able to judge what the journey is 1917 2660 rather hope Sir Percy will come up on a tour of inspection 1918 1172 Sir Percy will discuss my plans with you. I'm afraid 1918 751 Sir Percy will give you more news of me. Goodbye all 1917 2478 the necessary 2 months. Sir Percy would put me up, in any case, but I 1917 1816 Richard and I dined with Sir Percy yesterday - very pleasant if I 1916 1661 like very much coming into closer contact with Sir Percy Cox 1916 1285 work for him to do. Both he and I love Sir Percy Cox and prosper with 1916 690 that I am now fully and completely established. Sir Percy Cox came 1918 234 him that our gratitude to Sir Percy Cox etc and tell him that our 1916 1111 only about 4 days off and Sir Percy Cox has approved warmly of my 1916 642 for a day or two. (Sir Percy Cox is the Chief Political Officer in 1916 1031 I shall be very glad to see him. Sir Percy Cox is up river - I miss 1916 1833 permanent source of satisfaction is my chief, Sir Percy Cox. He is so 1916 850 glad I have got to know Sir Percy Cox. He is a very remarkable 1917 1267 straight to Kokus (Sir Percy Cox) seeking the sun, as he reasonably 1916 2689 lamented Sir Percy I don't know - to Qurnah was another 4 1917 2154 interviewed on behalf of Sir Percy. And next day there arrived a 1916 2252 and the Intelligence Dept. comes down, and Sir Percy. As 1918 2533 Sir Percy. But his absence makes me feel again that 1918 3140 counsel, not having Sir Percy. He broke his collar bone 10 days ago 1917 1873 which has fallen on Sir Percy. His only son, and only child, is 1917 2122 me and Sir Percy. I met him casually at G.H.Q. the day 1918 1145 on the subject and sent the letter by Sir Percy. I'm slowly making up 1918 3134 that they trust Sir Percy. I'm so thankful to be here at this time 1916 1245 George Lloyd has just come out to work with Sir Percy. It will make a 1917 1153 to talk to Sir Percy. When I came back I found them with their 1916 2994 pleasant; I like working with Sir Percy, and the others fill in odd 1917 818 Sir Percy, armed myself with a loaf of bread for 1917 941 to see Sir Percy, but he turned up next day to call on me 1917 881 discover and send up in brief to Sir Percy, discuss schemes of relief 1918 2652 when there will be another, but after hearing Sir Percy's 1917 1887 certain that Sir Percy's hopes for the future were all twined 1918 1663 which I gave to the ladies of Baghdad in Sir Percy's house. I asked 1917 1399 best of all is Sir Percy's kindness and consideration. He treats me 1916 1665 Sir Percy's office is a quarter of an hour away - 1916 1249 into Sir Percy's office too and that is where I ought to 1918 1428 now but to wait and hear Sir Percy's report. You could always get me 1917 2313 I've written at length to Sir R. Wingate who wrote to me most 1917 2957 got among our new recruits a son of Sir R. Wingate. He dined with 1915 612 happened but this: I had a second telegram form Sir Ralph yesterday 1917 2289 of congratulation received this mail from Sir Reginald 1917 2735 Wilcox says Sir S. Maude never had a chance - he was terribly 1917 2537 anyhow, a dinner at H.Q., for Sir S.K. though most polite, is a dull 1916 383 nor whether anyone knew I was coming nor where Sir V.C. was - I had 1916 1881 at the front and nothing shhort of it. Sir Victor Horsley's death 1915 673 then sat and listened to Sir W. Garstin and another man talking about 1916 1046 I am so very sorry about Sir W. Ramsay. If Father sees him again 1918 2984 written to you about the Military Attache, Sir Walter Barttelot, with 1918 2418 days doing nothing, I ride before breakfast with Sir Walter Barttelot 1918 458 (to Sir William Ramsay) 1918 3014 he calls Sir Frederick Marshall, his name being Sir William) and 1918 459 C.C.'s Office Baghdad February 7 (1918) My dear Sir William, Your long 1914 339 and the Wadi Sirhan in pursuance of this plan. I did not add 1914 349 were camped in the W. Sirhan. Now as any man of the Ruwalla whom he 1914 351 he could not conduct us to the Wadi Sirhan, and I was again rafiq - 1916 370 when an order came for the release of General Skeen 1916 343 people have been very kind. I like the general - Skeen is 1916 2534 Sloane St for two bottles of hair stuff - oh one's hair 1915 461 are in Sloane St you would look into it and see if there's a 1915 459 between the windows of my sitting room in Sloane St. - a 1913 35 Friday 28 95 Sloane Street (March 1913?) Dearest Father, Last night 1914 1400 95 Sloane Street (21 or 22 November 1914?) Saturday 1912 1 95 Sloane Street (7 February 1912) Dearest Mother, The 1914 1242 Friday 95 Sloane Street Dearest Mother, May I please give you 1914 1414 22 November (1914) 95 Sloane Street Dearest Mother, Here is the cheque 1915 541 95 Sloane Street Dearest Mother, We are once more in 1915 754 95 Sloane Street Dearest Mother, I missed the 1915 611 95 Sloane Street Dearest Mother, So far nothing has 1915 749 95 Sloane Street Dearest Mother, I got your letter 1915 529 95 Sloane Street Dearest Mother, The enclosed will 1913 839 95 Sloane Street Monday (??DATE??) Dearest Motehr, This 1915 505 95 Sloane Street SundayDearest Father 1914 1196 95 Sloane Street Tuesday (10 November 1914) Dearest Mother 1912 26 95 Sloane Street Wed (?15 May 1912) Dearest Mother, I have 1915 662 Sunday 95 Sloane Street. Dearest Father and Mother, I 1915 651 95 Sloane Street. Dearest Mother, I return M's 1915 644 95 Sloane Street. Dearest Mother, Thank you and Father 1915 639 95 Sloane StreetMonday (to Sir Hugh 1915 487 95 Sloane StreetSunday Dearest 1915 585 95 Sloane StreetDearest Mother, The 1915 562 95 Sloane StreetDearest Mother, I must 1915 519 95 Sloane StreetDearest Mother, Here 1914 1031 encampment of Slubba, a strange tribe of whose origin many tales are 1916 2388 of address. Will you please adopt it and inform Smith and 1916 2313 ill again. At last I have papers, but Smith and Son does not send me 1917 2217 good deal. Would you mind telling Smith and Sons and the Near East 1913 475 Smith and Sons not to send papers after that date. But 1916 1915 from Smith and Sons I wrote to them last week and gave them 1916 2349 kindly tell Smith and Sons. We were enlivened this week by the 1916 1524 are named the Snakefly, the Greyfly etc - and we saw the same great 1912 19 a counter blast of the German Government to the Socialist 1913 179 l and gave me letters to the Fathers of the S.J.[Society of Jesus] in 1918 2035 the fashion or not, is quite satisfactory. Soeur 1918 2033 We pause often while the Mother Superior and Soeur Renee 1918 2031 dressmaking sister, Soeur Renee, hover round ecstatically and pin on 1916 2166 I'm much amused at your collaborating with Soloman. No I don't take 1916 2281 our Dean of Durham was rather foolish about the Somme 1916 2391 that poor Sophia has been in the war zone. You give me very 1917 1570 live crippled forever. Poor Sophie 1917 1973 I had a perfectly idiotic letter from Cornelia Sorabji saying 1913 71 Alliance offensive and defensive, alienate Spain, and oblige us to 1917 2819 to a compatriot of Constantinople. they talk Spanish 1915 773 Milly returns on Friday to the Speaker's House. I send ... you a 1918 3013 There's a letter by Col. Yate in the Spectator about Persia, my Chief 1917 1902 There have been some very good articles in the Spectator lately on War 1914 1694 can't. I don't visualize Harold Speed much - Figgis Watts, who 1914 24 six months. I was very fond of Mr Spencer and I remember what a dear 1914 23 I very much regret Spencer Lyttelton. Poor Sarah! two brothers in 1916 1870 I'm so sorry about Gerald Spring Rice - I must manage to write to 1917 2131 with some grains of salt? He praised Springy and said he had never 1918 1348 Now your letters and first the accounts of Springy. I'm very 1916 1871 Springy. One has no time, you know. One's at it all day 1918 692 the children. My dear Springy! I think of him as part of so many 1918 689 all this first, but what I chiefly think of is Springy's 1918 702 you're just as real a comfort to me always. - Springy's death is 1915 520 from M. with a message for you. Also Springy's letter. I've had an 1918 218 Springy's resignation and fear that it may imply a return 1918 2252 I'm so grateful for Springy's speech which I thought quite admirable 1916 2301 a plain bent cane handle. Get it from Briggs, St James 1915 475 British Red Cross 31 St James' SquareDearest Mother 1917 1904 regulate markets. Will you tell St Loc if you see him that I've found 1914 1277 him to the Belgian Legation, with thanks. St Loc observed 1915 687 Your affectionate daughter Gertrude. Lady Stafford's letter was the 1918 2387 Kipling's Stalky and - another interesting detail - you realize 1918 2484 I told you he is Stalky, but I have now to tell you that he is a 1914 1292 Arthur Stanley if possible. I shall cross by the afternoon boat 1917 2068 worth - or yours - out of them, for Major Stanley is 1917 2036 the kind Red X Commissioner, Major Stanley, about your launch. He 1912 32 dine with the Stanleys at 7.45 (to go to a Marie Hall above!) I may 1916 1507 the Major Hamilton who is a cousin of the Stanleys. We calimed 1916 2459 Will you give some to my family including the Stanleys, and a box to 1918 2356 Stead. I shall not go sightseeing till the evening. We 1917 463 me Steingass, Arabic - English, and Salmone ditto, both in a 1914 1315 house, so I write again. Here is Stewart's letter. I fear we are not 1913 111 about Father of course, knows Frank Stobart, and realized where I came 1918 3300 What a terrible tragedy about the Stobarts. I wish it had been Kittie 1914 1206 Stockton wireless. He said (in private) that the 1917 1419 invited ourselves and Colonel Stokes (of Persian fame) to dine with 1917 1088 the end. Mr Storrs and I have been going into the whole question of 1917 1184 Did I tell you that Mr Storrs and I have drawn up a memorandum for Sir 1917 1029 Storrs and I went to see some Americans today who 1917 931 Fortunately Mr Storrs from Cairo (Sec. to the High Commissioner) is 1917 984 arrival of Mr Storrs from Egypt. He's here for a fortnight. He 1917 1203 here. Mr Storrs has gone I'm sorry to say, but after being so 1917 1131 a solution. Mr Storrs leaves next week going down with the IGC. I 1917 1206 Storrs says his affection for me is almost compromising 1917 994 Storrs set the whole bazaar rocking with laughter over 1917 1069 and confidence in him. We've got Mr Storrs with us for a fortnight 1917 1130 need not say. Sir P, much cheered on by Mr Storrs, has I think found 1918 749 nephew - by marriage - of Amy Strachey. O'Dowd is his hame. I took 1914 1239 is being opened in Guidlford so that the Stracheys 1914 1268 dropped in to tea with the Stracheys on my way home. They have 20 1917 2737 river will clear out everything. Una Strickland has explored a more 1918 1818 H.Q. of his when he is on the move. General Stuart- 1918 2155 gaity of nations herself. On Sunday I took Gen Stuart- 1918 2228 I shall try it on Sunday when I ride with Gen Stuart- 1918 1928 this week. I dined on Monday with General Stuart- 1918 1493 I had managed - through General Stuart-Wortley - to get Mme Pasha sent 1918 621 here, the party being Gen. Stuart-Wortley and me. We had a very 1918 2564 still on leave and Generals Stuart-Wortley and Lubbock in Persia, but 1918 387 General Stuart-Wortley my pony suddenly fell flat in the dust 1918 741 ridden with Gen. Stuart-Wortley one afternoon but it was too muddy 1918 625 Yesterday afternoon I rode with Gen. Stuart-Wortley through 1918 3164 (again by trolley) with Generals Lubbock and Stuart-Wortley to 1917 2881 ride with General Stuart-Wortley which was very agreeable. I've taken 1918 3259 good deal, generally with Gen. Stuart-Wortley who is a charming 1918 2816 Generals Lubbock and Stuart-Wortley. It was a nice party, if I may 1918 1657 tea with General Stuart-Wortley. On Sunday the C. in C. came to tea 1918 3240 Today I went foer a long ride with Q (Gen Stuart-Wortley) which was 1917 2523 Col. Wilcox and General Stuart-Wortley, a cousin of Caroline's, who 1917 3010 I dined with Gen. Stuart-Wortley, a Ladies' Dinner, the other guests 1918 2674 General Cobbe and riding with General Stuart-Wortley, and I've been 1917 2525 - he's Dick Stuart-Wortley, if that recalls him to you. Very nice 1918 1270 the rain, with General Stuart-Wortley, who is always an agreeable 1918 2638 yesterday, and General Stuart-Wortley, who has also been in Persia 1918 1468 General Stuart-Wortley, with whom I ride pretty regularly, has 1918 1997 first time. This evening when General Stuart-Wortley, Frank Balfour 1917 2400 a Judicial Officer, Mr Bonham Carter from the Sudan 1917 2407 round. And I like having these Egyptians - Sudanese, rather. Captain 1916 321 however, the discomforts of my journey to Suez where I 1916 288 notice to catch a troopship at Suez! I really do the oddest things 1916 381 dust you must go by train across the desert of Suide. We 1918 839 With that I motored the following day to Abu Sukhair - 1918 171 at dusk to Abu Sukhair, a little Turkish Govt centre where we have a 1914 209 party of the 'Isa had fallen here on the Sukhur and killed a horseman 1914 204 Sukhur are not camped here, all the ghazzus pass this 1914 172 there were no Sukhur beyond us, and they feared the possibility of an 1914 280 the night before. A man who was camping with the Sukhur had attacked 1914 161 and flocks of sheep. A young Shaikhling of the Sukhur joined 1914 210 The Sukhur killed of the 'Isa two camel riders. The 'Isa 1914 238 and barren the world was, we decided that the Sukhur must have 1914 284 to the tents of the Sukhur. This news caused my Sukhur rafiq, Sayyah 1914 284 to the tents of the Sukhur. This news caused my Sukhur rafiq, Sayyah 1914 211 thirsting and the Sukhur, before they made off, threw the two dead men 1918 1714 in Ap 1914, when I spent a night there with Ali Sulaiman 1918 1755 Mr Nalder who next morning brought me in 'Ali Sulaiman and other 1914 487 told us that Sayyah shaikh of the Wadi Sulaiman was camped a few hours 1914 508 Sulaiman. One of their sheikhs was camping with Sayyah 1918 1766 to have no summer? One of Ali Sulaiman's daughters is almost blind 1918 1760 today before breadfast to 'Ali Sulaiman's encampment which was quite 1914 671 sent to Muhammad al Rashid by the Sultan as a gift. Her name is 1917 1582 when it proved a worse tyrant than the Sultan. I have no shadow of 1917 2210 kind to me in Egypt. Mother's account of the Summer Garden - I 1918 3094 We stopped at Sunnai'at below Kut as we came down and walked over the 1917 1277 commands the 1st Corps) from Sunnai'at to Samarra. It was wonderfully 1918 1822 of the week was that when there is a famous Sunni 1918 1239 It is the shrine and tomb of a famous Sunni of the 8th century who 1918 1251 Sunni shrines. Our host lived in one of the houses 1918 3237 the Sunni wish, I haven't seen any of the younger Shi'ahs 1918 956 Shi'ahs and having no love for a Sunni Govt., they have great 1918 1240 Hanifi sect, one of the 4 orthodox sects of the Sunnis. I 1917 957 Sunnis. Isn't that a pretty tale 1918 1827 of leading Sunnis, one or two judges and such like. After we had 1916 2639 protect the camp. The A.P.O. of Suq (A.P.O. is Assistant Political 1916 1555 We went first to Suq al Shuyabeh, which lies on a southern channel of 1916 2653 lunched with him at Suq on the way - nice little Suq buried in its 1916 2653 lunched with him at Suq on the way - nice little Suq buried in its 1916 1560 desert. Suq, like every other place at this time of year, is 1917 745 Surgeon General, Blenkinsop, was on board up to Amarah 1918 881 maps - fortunately I met the Survey Officer and corrected all the 1918 2779 once with Col. Ryder, O.C. Surveys (and a Gold Medallist so I was 1914 1132 Captain Boyle and his wife - she is a sister of Susan Townley 1916 1040 28. I fear his of March 23 went down in the Sussex - and also, I 1915 676 I'm rather glad to think that you are leaving Sutherland this week 1918 2004 Sutton of the L. of C. was up here - his wife is a 1917 197 would you be so very kind as to send me a new Swan 1915 482 Swift, at 83 Pall Mall. I hear Courtauld Thomson has 1914 1777 Germany through a Swiss bank. I wish we could open up some line of 1913 52 Willcockses and Sydney Peel. Willcocks is the dearest old thing in 1915 908 old friends; this week Mark Sykes passed through and I have seen a 1917 1963 she speaks of Lady Cox as Lady Sykes. Sir Percy has had an 1914 18 whom I have never known. Will you please give Sylvia 1914 17 Your news is not all good. I am so sorry for Sylvia and I regret the 1916 2138 of underclothes, most welcome. I've written to Sylvia asking her to 1917 415 took place this week - the clothes Sylvia bought for me arrived, hat 1918 2255 It's no good letting them lie there. I'm so glad Sylvia is 1918 1785 that the beloved Sylvia isn't well - good please God. Heavens what a 1918 1608 Sylvia might order it for me from Samson if she would 1917 666 already 80 degrees so that the blue clothes Sylvia sent me are too 1912 6 and that Elsa is well. I went to see Sylvia this afternoon and found 1916 729 them for me or Sylvia would certainly get them for me and she would be 1917 671 I'm very sorry Sylvia's new baby is a girl-isn't it a pity when sons 1918 2833 of the fact that a striking success both in Syria and 1916 1141 doings in Syria and other Arab provinces. I think it was useful 1916 2786 here ask me for books about this country and Syria and really it is 1913 172 because I like to hear what is happening in Syria and there are a good 1914 934 Damascus and Syria and I do not know when I shall be here again so 1917 2978 to Syria for good, which leaves us free to take on more 1917 2563 more like a stand and Syria is splendid. I hope George is all right 1917 2953 Syria is the one bright spot, but I'm afraid it can't 1918 3347 wants it here and I gatehr that in Syria it is resulting already in 1915 467 already) a map of Syria mounted on canvas and folded smallish, it is 1918 322 only here and in Syria that one can get any satisfaction out of 1918 3185 March and we would go up to Syria together - I want a fortnight there 1917 1297 to the Syrian fund but I think my article on Syria will 1913 195 the daughter's fiance and to talk about Syria with Dr Bliss. He says 1918 262 Syria. It's my belief that it can't be carried out 1915 448 of the Princeton Expedition to Syria. The Geographical volume is NOT 1914 1186 with whom I stayed in Syria. There is no news about Lord Cromer so I 1918 2067 Syria. We all dined on the river bank and I had a 1918 2121 he brings helpful news from London Egypt and Syria. We are kept far 1915 786 morning after breakfast. He has travelled in Syria; we sit on 1913 185 a mastery over Syria, in which case they would turn out the S.J. as 1917 2392 the big blow would be in Syria, not here. So far they haven't shown 1916 1423 of their friends, whether in Baghdad or Syria, which makes it easier 1914 929 when I come back from Babylon. Then across the Syrian 1918 633 a Syrian - he speaks French like a Frenchman, is a great 1917 1783 send me the Syrian architec. book nor yet the Encyclopedia 1913 819 between the work of Mesopotamian and of Syrian builders of the same 1918 2920 don't see how the Turks can carry on. The Syrian campaign has been 1917 1528 absence. We've beaten them. Fahad stopped a Syrian caravan last week 1914 1193 Syrian desert 1917 804 out from Baghdad across the Syrian desert on my way home from Arabia 1918 1715 Shaikh of the Dulaim, before crossing the Syrian desert on my way 1918 51 and swamp onto the the edge of the Syrian desert which lifted its 1914 965 negro) and I was left without a guide for the Syrian desert. I am 1918 1554 the Syrian desert, as I've experienced 1917 1297 subscription to the Syrian fund but I think my article on Syria will 1917 1261 by the coming of a harmless old lunatic from the Syrian side of 1917 2610 gone very hard with us. As it is the Syrian victories have removed 1918 473 was in Basrah, came across the Syrian Desert to me. He is now mudir 1914 998 actually a town in the heart of the Syrian Desert! Only the fortified 1913 181 think. After he had gone an old Syrian, Father Sheikho who runs the 1914 1051 the desert town, not the Roman, Tadmur, not Palmyra. And yesterday we 1917 2828 daughter Gertrude. I found out the unit of Mrs Taggart's grandson 1918 1698 mistake here. Mrs Taggart's grandson came to see me again. He is 1917 2286 I might be able to see Mr Taggart's grandson if he's at Baghdad. I'll 1918 2724 but I haven't heard what happened. Mrs Taggart's grandson is back 1918 1127 Taggart's grandson. He has come up to the base here and 1918 271 I shall love to see George White. Mrs Taggert's grandson has not 1913 270 the Amir Tahir, who knows about desert politics and he too gave 1914 307 sufficiently protected. I have decided to go to Taimah - you will 1914 408 us south - to Taimah if we liked, or if we liked better, S.E. and 1914 542 hills near Taimah to the west and the first of the mountains of 1914 343 lay to Taimah. Riding over the low hills - they were delicious 1914 328 to Taimah, was khala, empty, ie there were no tribes 1917 949 he, not long ago, a man from Nejd, he was the B. Tamim and 1917 951 are much split up. He sought among the B. Tamim of the Persian 1917 946 B. Tamim were a very old stock - oh yes, said he, he knew 1917 945 the Bani Tamim who came in to pay his respects. I observed that 1918 3325 Then we were met by a Shaikh of the Beni Tamim who camps 1918 2289 very famous arch which gives the pass its name - Taq i 1918 2371 from Baghdad visiting the Sasanian reliefs at Taq i Bustan. They are 1918 2264 G.H.Q. Camp Taq i Gisrah July 11 (1918) Dearest Father, By luck 1913 843 I am so sorry about Tarran. Why should he have committed suicide? if 1914 292 Muhammad Abu Tayyi - the Abu Tayyi are the great shaikhs of the 1914 292 Muhammad Abu Tayyi - the Abu Tayyi are the great shaikhs of the 1914 391 the milk of the naga over the camp fire of Abu Tayyi, you 1916 2708 al Arab, and spoken together of our lovelier Tees 1918 2990 Tehran a month ago and passed through here on her way 1918 2404 General Wanchope on with me to Tehran and he too is staying with the 1918 2989 but wicked Tehran gossip. The wife in question, Mrs Maclaren, left 1918 2628 because I don't suppose I may. Sir Percy goes to Tehran in 3 day's 1918 3001 feeling about him. He was not well suited in his Tehran job and was 1918 2441 expect it will. I last wrote to you from Tehran just before we set 1918 2365 July 22 Tehran or rather Gulahek (1918) Beloved Father, I have 1918 2528 staggering news that he had been appointed to Tehran to succeed Sir 1918 419 take tents and might very likely land up in Tehran ultimately, and 1918 2211 hills. Then to Tehran via Kaz vin - I shall probably get through in 2 1918 2983 A terrible tragedy has happened at Tehran. I think I must have 1918 2142 to Tehran, stopping a day at Kirmanshah and another at 1918 2143 shall stay the inside of a week at Tehran, then return to Hamadan 1916 1439 Telegram<21 June 1916>Basrah to Sir Hugh Bell Very gratef 1913 534 Region of Tells, under our feet, and mud forgotten. We marched 1914 1472 Territorial Battalions - something corresponding to the 1914 1473 Regulars. Now that the [Territorials] are out in considerable numbers we shall 1915 93 afraid the man Mrs Terry wrote about is certainly dead. We had news 1917 3045 could not remember whence they came. The Bedouin coming down to our 1915 815 other in charge of the antiquities at Thebes, and when we had 1916 265 uninhabited island of Thera where most fortunately they met with a 1915 85 Theresa Buxton to dine - she is a daughter of Edward 1914 195 as we passed under the Thlaithuwat and taking us for a raiding party 1914 184 pointed hills which are called the Thlaithuwat; the blessing it is to 1915 741 Helen Brassey has with her a Freeman Thomas boy who is going out to 1918 413 a high figure. I rather fear that my friend Thomas Effendi (he's an 1916 681 day long. My companion here is Captain Campbell Thompson 1918 28 Thompson and found that he was putting me up. He lives on 1918 33 Thompson and I. So we spent a pleasant evening going over 1916 645 head of it, and Capt. Campbell Thompson whom I had known when he was 1915 344 temporary Red X commissioner - Sir Courtauld Thomson being ill-? Sir 1915 482 Swift, at 83 Pall Mall. I hear Courtauld Thomson has cabled for 100 1915 883 Thomson was there, but I scarcely had any speech with 1914 1675 Courtauld Thomson yesterday - I went to see him with a request and 1915 176 to dine tonight, Sir Courtauld Thomson, a very pleasant man. I asked 1917 571 Childe Pemberton and it's about Thorn, you remember, a former maid of 1916 2598 our camp, picked up General Tidswell, who is in command, and made him 1915 377 I can't leave Tiger alone here for more than a week I think; 10 days 1915 296 you and Father. Give him my dear love please. Tiger and I are 1915 319 off in about a week's time. Mr Lubbock and Tiger can run the office 1915 347 Tiger has got the official cold and is rather bad poor 1915 437 so brave. She is going home for a few days when Tiger returns 1915 388 business picking up the threads. Tiger went home yesterday for a 1915 419 Lubbock goes she will take his, or Tiger will take it. She works very 1915 101 it and I am to have Tiger Howard here. I shal like having her and in 1915 153 increased staff. Lord R. has asked Tiger Howard to come out to me 1915 191 called Nugent. I am also to have Tiger Howard who comes out on 1915 227 nice. Flora went to Rouen today and I have got Tiger Howard. Lord 1915 418 stay with me I think. She is taking Tiger's place now, and when Mr 1916 1752 from Amarah, they having taken a trip up the Tigris 1917 2399 evening on their balcony overlooking the Tigris 1918 3070 November 13 On the Tigris (1918) Dearest Mother, I left Baghdad 9 days 1918 2980 properly. We have also begun our advance on the Tigris - all goes 1917 442 crossing of the Tigris above Kut, which means I hope the fall of Kut 1917 2706 when it was irrigated by loop canals from the Tigris and (to judge by 1917 1275 dined on a terrace jutting out into the Tigris and dear Gen Cobb 1918 1195 miles up the Tigris and dropped in to call on a charming old 1917 813 my boxes which had been dropped into the Tigris and hung out all the 1914 917 deeply impressive to the imagination. The slow Tigris and the native 1917 2040 since Delhi. There was a regatta on the Tigris and G.H.Q 1917 255 the material which I gathered when I was up the Tigris and I 1916 2915 no news of one as yet. I'm going tomorrow up the Tigris as far as 1918 393 There is a great bend on the Tigris below the town which is my 1917 3047 woman when she first saw the Tigris burst into tears. "Ah" she cried 1917 366 Tigris front and so far operations continue - but very 1918 823 and dust of last spring when we had no rain. The Tigris has 1917 499 crossing of the Tigris in the face of opposition a sheer 1916 1291 wash in a solution of Tigris mud and as your skin is all soft and 1917 129 look ratehr bright. The new movement on the Tigris opens up 1918 1516 24. It's still been raining on and off and the Tigris rose 1917 42 the land sloping down from the Tigris runs into the huge marsh, was 1918 3071 ago and have been steaming slowly down the Tigris with the I.G.C. on 1917 36 rich rice country watered by the canals from the Tigris. And here 1918 1235 long time through wonderful gardens by the Tigris. Finally today 1918 3035 the final blow this week with an advance up the Tigris. I am 1917 2179 pleasant evening sitting on the balcony over the Tigris. It was cool 1917 449 bank of the Tigris. Oh if only all this had happened a year ago 1917 2851 a loop canal which ran parallel into the Tigris, about 10 1917 952 and among those in his Jabal Haurin and on the Tigris, and 1916 2625 about 8 miles S. of the Tigris, we have a post near by whence we drew 1917 1740 advance of the rly up the Tigris, Heaven bless it. The Father of Rlys 1918 2729 Tikrit - the Chief had seen the Basrah people there the 1913 840 from Florence. Do you see a horrid letter in the Times 1916 1086 yourself an anonymous contributor to the Basrah Times - here 1916 269 writing for the Times and should enliven its columns. I don't much 1915 946 to me here in future won't you and will you have Times sent 1918 1599 sheet of the Times the exact size and shape of the one I'm wearing 1915 943 dinner - he was Times Correspondent in C'le in former days; I knew him 1917 2215 tell me to whom - I must have missed that Times. But isn't it 1916 2315 means by it? However it's a great joy having the Times. The 1916 1622 the cuttings. I wish I had asked for the daily Times, but so far 1916 840 immensely cut off here and even my Timeses have ceased to come - why I 1914 1077 Timeses. I have a message from Louis Mallet telling me 1918 2090 part of my cook's duties. The invaluable Tobi'a, my butler, is 1918 2473 the Tochal which is the highest pass in the range, a long 1914 906 on my feet with some new acquaintances. Mr Tod 1917 991 the company of a Father of Tongues! We ......... away a whole 1918 224 - inocuously as far as I was concerned. Tony Grant has 1918 203 Tony Grant has just arrived from India for a few 1917 1430 staying with the Tony Grants and he and me are godfather and godmother 1917 1431 to Mr Tony's latest daughter, which we feel constitutes some 1914 1111 here - Tootoo has gone - and spending half my days with him 1914 1164 hotel. And Tootoo was taken in here. Such a changed Tootoo 1914 1159 know. And who do you think is staying here? Tootoo! Her 1918 819 brother of Tootoo's - such a youth! It has been my part to find him 1917 1284 Convent, a charming French woman from Touraine. She comes in often to 1918 1384 the Tower of Babel and I need not say isn't (because 1918 183 occasion, to see the Tower of Babel. (I need not say it isn't the 1918 184 Tower of Babel!) Today I have spent in Hillah, getting 1914 1133 Townley. Now I must dress for dinner. Ever your 1916 1373 found General Townsend and set him free, and three have come down with 1916 1281 There is a young Peak here - he came out to join Townsend's staff - a 1916 1943 Trade Unions - you were in Queer Company, judging from 1916 1808 forget, Father, to let me have your paper on Trade Unions. I've 1918 1255 (Treasurer) was also there and when I had eaten the last o 1916 1023 Trevelyan in Serbia. He is doing very well here and is 1917 1383 May 1 with Sir G. Trevelyan's enclosed. They were interesting 1913 70 Europe, that it will throw Italy into making the Triple Alliance 1914 166 came in the afternoon to the Ummayad palace of Tubah 1914 182 brough our water with us from Tubah. We are camped in a dry valley 1914 456 rain which fell upon us the day we left the J. Tubaiq 1914 576 the 2 brothers who have come with us from the J. Tubaiq - whether I 1914 435 met them in our last Tubaiq camp, at the foot of the hills, a Shammar 1914 241 through my glasses at the broken hills of Tubaiq to the south. Then 1914 425 the southern edge of the Jebel Tubaiq, dropping down by a rocky gorge 1914 369 across the Jebel Tubaiq, saw and photographed a pre-Mohammadan High 1914 359 coffee cups, he told me of a ruin in the Jebel Tubaiq, which, if I 1916 2321 and thank you very much for it. The Mannesmann Tube makes me 1917 566 Turco-Prussian steam roller which would have flattened ou 1917 2948 from Turk and Russian. They won't have any further 1918 2279 road, was entirely ruined by Turk and Russian, but at the bridge head 1918 3105 C the night before I left to meet the Turk commander from Mosul, a 1917 2782 very dramatic while the Turk holds off as far as he can. The presence 1914 942 may live to see the end of Turkey - alas 1917 1477 written - my 5th article on Turkey after dinner. I can't well get the 1914 1168 dined, and we talked till near midnight of Turkey and Arabia 1917 2389 Turkey as a set off to the Italian disaster - of which 1917 1579 their value. He misjudged Turkey before the Constitution, he blindly 1917 2171 Turkey could not stand against a final defeat here and 1918 2919 We are daily awaiting the news that Turkey is suing for peace. I 1914 1175 very interesting man who knows his Turkey like the inside of his 1918 2923 attitude. If Turkey makes peace we shall, I hope, be free of the 1917 1555 evening with my 6th paper on Turkey which I've finished (Only one more 1914 1129 Armenian vilayets, a Dutch man and a Norwegian. Turkey will be a 1916 966 might switch off Turkey would be very opportune. My love to you all 1918 3077 the declaration of the armistice with Turkey. The square was crowded 1916 1657 will not be very great - we must beat the Turkish 1916 1091 it on March 8 when we were actually through the Turkish 1916 1140 - and also to tell them a good deal about Turkish 1917 619 only too delighted to hear even a few words of Turkish 1918 2753 could see the difference with the English. No Turkish 1918 16 in Aleppo; all have been taken for the war and Turkish 1918 2751 C. stook up to receive them. They said that no Turkish 1918 131 called Umm al Ba'rur which used to be the Turkish administrative 1914 1043 must be a Persian dervish. I spoke to him in Turkish and in what 1917 1526 have sent down 2 parties of Turkish and German officers, to our 1918 3031 announcement of the Turkish armistice has reached us. It's almost 1918 736 Turkish army and has no idea what's happened to him - 1917 800 the river banks along which the Turkish army fled a month ago. We 1917 635 vision of what the Arabs in the Turkish army have suffered. A 1917 393 might see the line of our trenches and of the Turkish attack - 1917 2984 which is in the old Turkish barracks. It was a very select tea party 1916 1101 the exchange of prisoners, his knowledge of Turkish being very 1916 2684 - a Turkish boat salvaged by us - across the lake. We 1918 3097 them was the Turkish burial ground where ther Arabs had rifled the 1917 2989 was the Turkish military hospital and has a beautiful garden in 1917 1788 Turkish military hospital in Mosul which was visited by 1918 487 where even under Turkish misrule the tribes have grown rich and 1917 633 the cause of his own people. The Turkish officers laughed and jested 1916 1417 Baghdad, fleeing from Turkish oppression. The last was a Mullah - 1917 1227 Turkish persecution and I fear his well known 1917 1585 authorities on Turkish politics. I have no greater belief in his 1917 1651 an attack on a small Turkish position on the Euphrates was ordered 1917 617 afterwards she took me to see the wounded Turkish prisoners, or some 1917 644 fancy. Basrah would have profited by 6 months of Turkish rule in war 1918 1839 and he is an excellent Turkish scholar. I miss him very much but he 1918 865 ruined Turkish serai which is im process of being rebuilt. The 1918 1838 Mr Bullard has taken over there - it's largely Turkish speaking 1916 773 knowledge of all the Turkish system. He says it was wonderfully 1918 799 Vali and general in Turkish times and how the Constitution had ruined 1918 3096 through the Turkish trenches, battered by our bombardment. Behind 1917 618 of them. I stammered into Turkish which I haven't spoken for 7 years 1913 127 to have a London passport vised at the Turkish Embassy for future 1918 934 down, with the Turkish Government buildings all in ruins. I've had a 1918 171 at dusk to Abu Sukhair, a little Turkish Govt centre where we have a 1914 766 came Turkiyyeh - the women only go out after dark. We sat in 1914 801 invitation from Turkiyyeh and I went to her house. She she she 1914 751 Turkiyyeh came again and spent the day with me and next 1914 759 Mudi, received me and Turkiyyeh was there to serve as int....... of 1914 688 to Turkiyyeh who was excellent company. My camels badly 1914 672 Turkiyyeh. Under her dark purple cloak - all the women ar 1918 1793 you a small Turkman saddle cloth which I hope you will like. I've 1917 2105 I'm invited to pay them a visit in Oct. which, Turko 1913 376 born and brought up in Egypt - her parents were Turks 1913 198 Turks 1916 706 us, as well as further suggestions that the Turks 1917 1145 land and first they had been harried by the Turks 1917 2731 matter for us to pull our weight here as the Turks 1917 2492 he has been taking an active part with the Turks 1918 1182 great coup up the Euphrates and annihilated the Turks 1918 1504 but he fled down to us at Basrah and the Turks 1916 779 we had not actually ousted the Turks - the administration remained 1917 2720 the war shortage. We gather it's worse with the Turks and 1918 800 no good, he declared, had come out of the Young Turks and 1918 920 scarcely administered at all by the Turks and the wonder is that it 1917 1524 done, and the Turks and Germans are gnashing their teeth, I know 1918 2395 terrible everywhere owing to the depredations of Turks and Russians 1918 2325 Turks and Russians cut them down. We've saved the 1914 938 of it. Things move here, but as far as the Turks are 1918 2177 not to hope we may be through the worst. The Turks are not 1916 2035 the Turks are not having much of a time in Mesopotamia 1918 2920 don't see how the Turks can carry on. The Syrian campaign has been 1917 897 vanished for the Turks cut a great thoroughfare through the middle of 1918 1007 out among these villains we have driven the Turks far up the 1916 1369 It's true many thousand Russians set out but the Turks fell on 1917 2331 a telegram from General Cobbe putting me off. Turks had 1917 1713 wrote violent articles against us when the Turks had 1918 1507 the Turks had made - deplorable, and it's no good being 1918 940 his life and times, and how before the war the Turks had sent troops 1918 3033 for we hear that the Turks have left the town and if there is no 1917 1361 the Turks have such an overwhelming task before them if 1918 2964 Turks in fear of his life. He wrote me a petition that 1917 368 summer besieging the Turks in Kut. I hope they'll like it and I feel 1917 794 pointed out the places where the Turks made a stand - here they had 1918 179 at Sha'aibah in 1915 but found the Turks not to their liking and 1918 2834 here must, I think, have knocked the Turks out. Well, there it is 1917 488 really have got the Turks shifted this time, how far shifted we don't 1918 3090 day' "Salub in the time of the Turks there was cheapness, but we had 1917 498 right horse - they're having them already. The Turks thought the 1916 1093 obligingly allowing the Turks to hurry up reinforcements. From that 1917 631 briefly that the Turks were almost swept out of the Hijaz, but I 1918 312 considers the endless trouble they gave the Turks who tackled them the 1917 695 is near and with it active opposition from the Turks will 1916 1982 ourselves pas mal of the Turks. Are the Germans really weakening 1918 947 abounded in welcome, not liking the Turks. Unfortunately it hadn't 1916 778 Turks. We had the same problem in Egypt, but not so 1917 845 genuinely delighted at being free of the Turks.) The next for another 1917 2387 present. General Cobbe is chasing Turks, and with success. We're 1916 1978 net result is that it's one in the eye for the Turks, but 1917 2609 or still more if we had been hard pressed by the Turks, it might have 1918 2174 against the Turks, not an easy matter at this moment. I wish we 1918 938 who was always a great person in the time of the Turks, sometimes in 1917 1715 Turks, though without any strangling by us, doesn't 1918 89 5th, picked up horses and mules and rode in to Tuwairij, a little 1918 92 most agreeable. I found an Irrigation officer at Tuwairij, lodged in 1918 2018 Middleston Tyas, has danced at R'ton and knows Maurice. After 1918 101 Officer, Mr Tyler and there I stayed a night in a reed hut, saw 1918 104 boat. I rode as far as Kifl, about 3 hours, Mr Tyler setting me on my 1916 100 Lots of Med. Force are here now - Col Tyrrell, Willie's cousin, dined 1918 1774 seen Hugo Tyrrell's death in the papers - will you please post this 1918 2447 trees above the village of Uchsan. We got in for a late lunch and 1917 602 not to find a Uhlan in your daughter's bed." "What did he say?" I 1917 1432 relationship. I'm glad you liked the Uhlan story! I'll tell you 1918 10 came back with the plan of Ukhaidhar in my pocket - the worst when I 1918 196 Ukhaidhir. -What a dreadful world of broken friendships w 1917 936 had camped with his father at Ukhaidir in 1911, and as soon as he Ukhaidir SEE Ukheidir 1914 978 been, do you remember, when I was looking for Ukheidir 1913 817 It belongs to exactly the same era as Ukheidir and the really 1913 815 way since Ukheidir. It's not my discovery, but I have done much 1918 613 Reueter. The peace with the Ukraine is the worst thing that has 1914 1084 was there ever anything so fatuous as the Ulster plot 1913 43 go to prison, and that Ulster will rise to a man. I think it's 1913 798 Umayyads held their court, the desert-loving Umayyad khalifs. It was 1913 814 of the Umayyad pleasure palaces. Nothing so interesting has 1913 798 Umayyads held their court, the desert-loving Umayyad 1918 149 smaller village than Umm al Ba'rur and found nothing but a little mud 1918 131 called Umm al Ba'rur which used to be the Turkish 1914 166 with flints and came in the afternoon to the Ummayad palace of Tubah 1917 2737 river will clear out everything. Una Strickland has explored a more 1917 2663 Una. He looks all right, but he complains of 1915 364 11 (1915)>Dearest Father, I'm very sorry about Uncle 1917 573 in a little sum of money which Miss Lynch and Uncle 1917 647 ass and deserves the comments which you and Uncle 1917 2500 will be a terrible blow to Uncle Arthur - I've just written to him 1917 2212 another enterprize. And Uncle Frank on top of all! he does take up 1917 209 hope she is better, beloved creature, and that Uncle L. is none the 1917 1641 Hirtzel, the Permanent Under Sec. He's a friend of mine and an ally 1916 2929 should be leading a Cabinet which is practically Unionist 1913 46 Unionists have not put up any case at all - not given one 1916 2631 desert. Loftus dug at Ur a long time ago but no doubt there is much 1916 2542 visit is to go out and see the great mounds of Ur of the 1916 2622 north wind, and indeed shivered all the way to Ur of the 1916 1527 Muqaiyir which is no less than Ur of the Chaldaes. It was very 1916 2546 Winter Garden. It seems a long way off from Ur somehow 1916 2635 the O.C. of the little post near Ur, and motored back through a 1917 2000 all their harvest up to the Ural mountains if they choose. We shall 1915 391 I dined with Ian Malcolm and Sir A. Lawley. Ursula L. was there and 1918 423 great hills to Urumiah perhaps, which is a paradise. Col. Wilcox 1918 3166 they trampled down from Urumiyah to escape from the raids. Such an 1916 47 matters on which we should like to have the V's 1916 2049 Casualty lists; poor Valda 1918 799 Vali and general in Turkish times and how the 1918 2754 Vali had ever seen the like of what we say that day 1914 3 are over. I have today permission from the Vali to go 1913 375 paid a long call on the wife of the Vali, an exceedingly interesting 1917 3054 retire from Van there will be another heaping up of victims 1916 1969 I feel him a stand by. I miss Mrs Van Ess - he too is going away for 1916 765 Van Ess. She is a particularly nice and interesting 1916 1407 seeing nothing but men. My great standby is Mrs Van Ess, the 1916 1683 canal to the Van Esses and we all sit on the roof talking. Mr 1916 2094 Dobbs is gone and the Van Esses are away I haven't many people to 1916 2706 engineer called Craig who was once at Bolckow Vaughan's and 1917 2683 the cholera there is. The Italian news is bad, Venice will 1916 863 back of Verdun - is it a last great effort or no? Or is it 1916 708 us even the horrible tales of the Verdun actions; the situation might 1916 628 We have wireless news of the Verdun attack which seems to have been 1916 1536 France in a way which made one realize why Verdun has held out. He 1916 1354 the fierce fighting and the long resistance at Verdun may 1916 962 we get now are full of the first fighting at Verdun; it's 1916 426 Viceregal Lodge. At the beginning of dinner the V. sent m 1916 408 You make a circle when the Viceroy comes in and curtsey - when he 1916 46 the Viceroy who wants to see me. It comes rather 1916 238 with the Viceroy. If he approves I can make schemes at once with 1916 582 informal report for the benefit of the new Viceroy. If I have 1916 210 advantage of the Viceroy's invitation and go out to see what could be 1916 1881 at the front and nothing shhort of it. Sir Victor Horsley's death 1917 1975 enchanted Elena and Victoria Cholmondeley will be! It made me sick on 1914 1600 was the fire in the Village Hall! and what an unnececesary addition 1917 2959 daughter of Professor Vinogradoff. He thinks there has been a pretty 1918 2106 other things of more VITAL moment, such as boots. He will send them 1914 990 Muhaiwir in the Wadi Hauran, where I had been 3 years ago. The world 1914 339 and the Wadi Sirhan in pursuance of this plan. I did not add 1914 351 he could not conduct us to the Wadi Sirhan, and I was again rafiq - 1914 507 more unfortunate in their ancestry than the Wadi Sulaiman 1914 487 told us that Sayyah shaikh of the Wadi Sulaiman was camped a few hours 1916 2201 to 130 in the works. Mr Walpole, managing director, came to lunch and 1916 259 person. And Father will be amused to here that Walter 1918 2997 Walter had a wife in England and a boy at Eton, about 1918 2418 doing nothing, I ride before breakfast with Sir Walter Barttelot 1918 2984 written to you about the Military Attache, Sir Walter Barttelot, with 1915 365 Walter. It's a happy way of ending it for him but I 1915 670 today. I very stupidly dined with Lady Wantage on Friday. It was a 1913 846 pictures, and Lady Wantage there is even more like a delightful fairy 1913 852 In the late afternoon Lady [Wantage] and I drove in a little pony carriage 1917 1731 and sent hom my last (7th) article for the War 1917 856 the pity of it, but I intend when I write my War 1916 2962 man, but I'm all for a small and despotic War Council and if 1917 476 put all my balance into the War Loan and I'm glad it's so large. I've 1917 1947 Here's the War Loan thing signed - I thought Mother could sign 1916 2291 people coming straight out here and he or the War Office 1918 1610 to send it by the hand of someone - the War Office could 1918 2824 and seen, which the War Office hasn't- we should now be launching our 1915 268 the War Office list of missing, which I found to contain 1917 839 wildly interesting. War Office telegraphing for signed article from 1914 1711 [War Office] sends you about him after he is out 1914 1662 very nice people, who had just received a [War Office] telegram to 1915 321 I'll just see how things work out. We had Fabian Ware and 1914 1743 made. But the classification for Fabian Ware at the front is 1915 127 the Fabian Ware book to be corrected and revised in an hour and 1915 652 letters. Fabian Ware has been in today and gives a discouraging 1915 306 chiefs, and the Fabian Ware people declare loudly that they will work 1915 38 what is more, I hope the Fabian Ware people will realize that are 1915 104 may imagine. I had a long talk with Mr Fabian Ware tonight - a poseur 1918 2350 delicious apricots and talked till dark, Major Ware, the political 1914 1740 be kept up to date. As also the books of Fabian Ware's 1915 6 working with Fabian Ware's unit at the front. It has been arranged - 1914 1393 Warwickshire Yeomanry and is waiting orders to go to 1914 926 delightful to receive. I think you must be in Washington for I have 1914 1490 work with. Their names are Durell, Waterhouse, Dove and Young. Yes 1914 1694 I don't visualize Harold Speed much - Figgis Watts, who 1918 2443 being Lady Marling and me, the Grand Duke, Gen Wauchope and a Mr 1918 2391 D. and in the afternoon went out with General Wauchope and others from 1917 1428 tell you. I am looking forward to having General Wauchope back 1917 2177 General Wauchope came to tea to make the acquaintance of Sir 1918 2460 Then Gen Wauchope decided that he would like to try and get an 1917 1071 us a world of good. Also my dear General Wauchope has been here for 3 1918 2345 Wauchope here, but I was dusty and tired and presently 1917 2082 My nice friend General Wauchope is back again and established here for 1917 554 Wauchope of the Black Watch - my friends are very kind in 1918 2404 General Wauchope on with me to Tehran and he too is staying with 1914 1174 Yesterday the Commercial attache lunched, Mr Weakley, a 1913 110 very well off apparently - and he is on the Wearmouth board and knows 1918 1721 called on my friend Mr Welder, the very capable P.O., and inspected 1916 842 grieved for poor Mr Welsh - but thank Heaven M. was out of it, oh 1916 1645 go back to France yet, but how will he like a Welsh regiment 1916 903 any rate. Father sent me poor Mr Welsh's touching letter. I am so 1916 898 wounded have come down in high spirits. Admiral Wemyss 1916 1153 could rope him in. I had tea with Admiral Wemyss yesterday - he has 1915 48 some parcels to the doctors in the Duchess of Westminster's 1913 11 Wharton. It's very good and readable as she always is I 1916 1878 that White and Dinnington are exempted. I had a letter from 1916 2312 in the White King's dream. But I mean to be very sensible and 1918 271 I shall love to see George White. Mrs Taggert's grandson has not 1918 2251 George White's letter was delightful - I wish he had come here 1916 699 -! It's a dreadful story about George White's poor little boy, I do 1915 177 him to meet an American, a Mr Whittemore who knows me - I didn't know 1916 2107 wonder. Willcocks is most people's guess - I feel a little doubt 1913 52 Willcockses and Sydney Peel. Willcocks is the dearest old thing in 1913 52 Willcockses and Sydney Peel. Willcocks is the dearest old 1917 2577 he wasn't well. At the beginning of dinner Col. Willcox 1918 423 to Urumiah perhaps, which is a paradise. Col. Willcox 1917 1122 won't go away, but hearing that my good Col. Willcox (Consulting 1917 2418 consulting physician, Col. Willcox - he got a C.B. by the way, and well 1917 1746 middle of the great heat. Col. Willcox - well I must tell you I've 1918 2370 delicious afternoon at Kermanshah with Col. Willcox and another man 1918 547 Col. Willcox and to tea, by request, at an Indian hospital on 1917 2523 Col. Willcox and General Stewart Wortley, a cousin of 1917 2258 recommended by Col. Willcox as part of the cure. I hope to return in a 1917 2693 Willcox came up this morning for a change (it's looked 1917 1926 had fever. And then Col. Willcox drifted in (Providence always directs 1917 2261 delicious I'm as well here as anywhere. Col. Willcox himself doesn't 1917 1944 Hillah or Karbala. Col. Willcox is very keen that I should do this 1917 1197 health. Sir Percy and Colonel Willcox keep eagle eyes fixed upon me 1918 1819 Wortley and Col. Willcox make up the party. Yesterday Gen. S.W 1917 2735 Willcox says Sir S. Maude never had a chance - he was 1917 2667 him; nerves are the devil in war time. Col. Willcox talks of 1916 2246 that now and longing to get back to work. Col. Willcox the 1917 1754 Willcox to pay me a friendly call - I could have 1918 2671 Willcox who has given me tonics and ordered me to drink 1918 2357 long day to Hamadan tomorrow. Col. Willcox will carry this down for 1917 2316 doctor than Willcox you couldn't find anywhere 1917 2256 and strictly followed all the directions of Col. Willcox. In 3 days 1918 2354 all why not? Col. Willcox, who is passing through, is presently 1914 1410 permission of Sir William because I gather he has resigned - horrah 1918 458 (to Sir William Ramsay) 1918 3014 calls Sir Frederick Marshall, his name being Sir William) and 1918 459 's Office Baghdad February 7 (1918) My dear Sir William, Your long 1918 2932 couple called Williams Jackson who have debouches here as the 1915 589 Maisie's Willie dined with me tonight - a very painful 1912 20 victory. Willie however is optimistic though furious with His Ex 1913 130 you would telephone to Sir Eyre or to Willie if he is back, at the 1918 3343 to use your judgement. I'm so glad to hear that Willie T. is 1916 100 Lots of Med. Force are here now - Col Tyrrell, Willie's cousin, dined 1918 1945 quite set up for Lady Willingdon, the angelic creature has sent me 1918 1286 The Willingdons are here on a short excursion from Bombay 1918 2191 and they'ld love you. You would stay with the Willingdons at Bombay 1918 1477 the Willingdons did - or didn't pay on two very important peo 1918 1353 writing of the Brasseys for we've just had the Willingdons here - I 1918 1438 Babylon, hadn't I. The Willingdons invited themselves to tea in my 1918 1303 Willingdons to Babylon where I am to conduct them over th 1918 1364 Willingdons were the most enchanting audience, so was the 1918 1232 Willingdons who are coming here next week for a little 1918 2916 home next Spring. The Willingdons won't have an easy time at Madras - 1917 2126 bit aren't they. He says President Wilson (whom of course he loathes) 1917 2815 with Capt. Wilson (D.C.C) he has come up from Basrah) to inspect 1918 1876 speech - composed by Captain Wilson and me in the morning, mostly by 1918 3057 Wilson and I agree that it might make as it stands a 1918 3136 telegraphed very fully, A.T. Wilson and I and I think we have given a 1918 2537 However - Capt Wilson and I are excellent colleagues and the best of 1918 2012 for anything. In the evening Capt. Wilson and I shone at a party at 1918 2122 too scantily informed. A.T. Wilson and I spend a considerable part 1918 2811 Colonel) Wilson had an hour and a half's telegrams to work at 1918 3021 which I thought BRILLIANT. Col. Wilson had given me two speeches, no 1915 640 word from M. tonight. He says that George Bowes Wilson is killed "a 1916 1603 by every sort of flying creature. Capt. Wilson is our nice 1918 1878 you realize who Capt. Wilson is though, he is a very notable person 1917 2129 element being a danger and declares that Wilson seized 1918 2527 well without me, but the moment I got back Capt Wilson told me the 1918 2929 President Wilson who appears to be determined to - have his run 1918 1877 Capt Wilson. It was all very friendly and pleasant. I'm not 1918 3308 Wilson, a pupil of Lutyens and he prepares plans which 1918 1561 don't think I've ever told you about Capt Wilson, a very remarkable 1918 1560 to Capt. Wilson, the D.C.C., acting C.C., and to Capt Balfour. I 1917 1572 the outbreak of war in the U.S.A. and Wilson's speech in Congress 1917 2290 Wingate and others - that I'm a C.B.E. I am, however 1917 2313 I've written at length to Sir R. Wingate who wrote to me most 1917 2957 got among our new recruits a son of Sir R. Wingate. He dined with 1916 2931 Winston - who would have though either possible! Well 1916 2546 Winter Garden. It seems a long way off from Ur somehow 1914 983 desert and came after noon to Wizeh, a place I have long wanted to 1916 307 dogs, all of them. There is a chaplain called Wood 1918 2005 Wood and we've made rather friends. I went to lunch 1918 1126 ever. Also whom do you think I have seen? Driver Woodcock, Mrs 1918 281 shirts from Wooland last week - most welcome. They had been some 3 1915 928 to go on. I went with Capt Wooley to see the governor of P. Said 1915 925 possible arrangement for my comfort and Capt. Wooley, ex - 1918 3022 sermons, by his father, who is Dean of Worcester, so I sent him in the 1918 1493 I had managed - through General Stuart-Wortley - to get Mme Pasha sent 1918 621 here, the party being Gen. Stuart-Wortley and me. We had a very 1918 1929 -Wortley and we went to an excellent lecture by an 1918 1819 -Wortley and Col. Willcox make up the party. Yesterday 1918 2564 still on leave and Generals Stuart-Wortley and Lubbock in Persia, but 1918 387 General Stuart-Wortley my pony suddenly fell flat in the dust. The 1918 741 ridden with Gen. Stuart-Wortley one afternoon but it was too muddy 1918 625 Yesterday afternoon I rode with Gen. Stuart-Wortley through 1918 3164 by trolley) with Generals Lubbock and Stuart-Wortley to 1918 2156 -Wortley to tea in teh delightful garden of the Polit 1917 2881 ride with General Stuart-Wortley which was very agreeable. I've taken 1918 3259 good deal, generally with Gen. Stuart-Wortley who is a charming 1918 2816 Generals Lubbock and Stuart-Wortley. It was a nice party, if I may 1918 2229 -Wortley. It's a great thing to be in with the Remount 1918 1657 tea with General Stuart-Wortley. On Sunday the C. in C. came to tea 1918 3240 Today I went foer a long ride with Q (Gen Stuart-Wortley) which was 1917 2523 Col. Wilcox and General Stuart-Wortley, a cousin of Caroline's, who 1917 3010 I dined with Gen. Stuart-Wortley, a Ladies' Dinner, the other guests 1918 2674 General Cobbe and riding with General Stuart-Wortley, and I've been 1917 2525 - he's Dick Stuart-Wortley, if that recalls him to you. Very nice; I 1918 2638 yesterday, and General Stuart-Wortley, who has also been in Persia 1918 1270 the rain, with General Stuart-Wortley, who is always an agreeable 1918 1468 General Stuart-Wortley, with whom I ride pretty regularly, has had 1918 1997 first time. This evening when General Stuart-Wortley, Frank Balfour 1918 3274 finish this letter later. Would you please glance at the enclosed 1918 282 and a half months on the way! Would you please send me 2 dull green 1915 941 at our table sit two engineers, Col Wright (brother of ...... and 1917 2209 I'm interested to hear he met Gen Wright - a nice creature; he was 1916 2886 generals, but usually I dine here with Col. Wright, Mr 1918 1372 Macpherson) and I dined with the Chief and the Ws and coming home sat 1918 1442 The Ws were charming to everybody. To my great joy 1918 1481 nothing of the matter (nor had the Ws) and to ask me to make apology 1917 107 two servants of my own, the Xian boy who has been with me ever since I 1918 3159 Semitic tribal stories had got mixed up in the Xian religion. The Bp 1917 276 make another attempt to get shoes. I'll write to Yapp again 1916 2827 Yapp didn't you? Nothing comes. I can't remember if I 1918 1602 from Yapp. He has been so tiresomes about my shoes that I 1916 2072 please order for me at Yapp's the following: 1 pair black patent 1918 3013 There's a letter by Col. Yate in the Spectator about Persia, my Chief 1918 3017 So much for Col Yate. You might tell Domnul this - indeed perhaps you 1918 1732 the A.P.O. Captain Yetts, a very nice creature, and then a most 1915 769 Mary shall be sent to York on Friday at 10, either Marie or Milly's 1918 2258 Will yu take a subscription from me from the 4th Yorks prisoners - and 1918 2002 Father. He is also an enthusiastic Yorkshireman and would take me to 1916 2641 spending a night with Capt. Young and we all three dined together in 1918 800 land - no good, he declared, had come out of the Young Turks and 1916 1020 there came to see me a young man called Captain Young. He 1914 1490 Their names are Durell, Waterhouse, Dove and Young. Yes 1916 2617 lunched with the A.P.O. Captain Young, who is also fast becoming an 1916 1022 river. He is a cousin of all those other Youngs and was with George 1917 1697 before breakfast call yesterday on the Jamil Zadah 1918 572 notables - not however the Jamil Zadah - are tribesmen, often only 1918 564 my oldest friends here, the Jamil Zadah. They have a jolly house in 1914 733 him and to his brother Zamil, who is away with the Amir. Whether he 1914 511 cousin, Zayyid. But Sayyah has a name for roguery. It was 1917 2975 her pleasant nights with Zeppelins - they can't yet have caught her in 1915 523 bursting shells and could not catch sight of the Zeppelins. I 1917 2267 whole summer if I want, at his hill station Ziarat. So you see my 1918 266 that they will ficher themselves pas mal of Zionist ambitions 1918 261 By the way, I hate Mr Balfour's Zionist pronouncement with regard to 1914 629 the first houses we have seen since Ziza - there were only 6 or 7 of 1914 93 visit the ruins round Ziza and if I get that (I see no reason why I 1914 154 themselves rode with me till beyond Ziza and then by the Mecca 1914 56 of my camel drivers, into the Ziza castle, practically a prisoner 1914 41 the 4 men whom I had sent in to Madeba and Ziza to buy stores had 1914 11 Tomorrow I camp again at Ziza, in order to pick up two rafias - one of 1914 133 the farm of some Christians in the hill above Ziza, where I was given 1918 2934 He's a learned Professor who wrote the Life of Zoroaster and other 1916 1012 the closest touch since the caravans come in to Zubair 1916 971 desert called Zubair and when I came in I found that the confounded 1916 1015 or part of it, and we galloped back to Zubair at sunset 1917 329 him out to Zubair for the afternoon, to give him a glimpse of 1917 389 of all I had been telling about the Zubair people. And Sir A., bless 1917 330 for Zubair really is Arabia. And I shall bring him back to 1917 378 and capacious. And next we found the Shaikh of Zubair sitting 1917 383 explaining to Sir A. what Zubair was made of, and how it was the 1916 1003 I went out for a night to Zubair. It's the funniest little desert 1917 375 out to Zubair, 8 miles to the west, a clean little desert town