Travel Diaries and Journals

Travel Diaries and Journals

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James Adam diary: 1857-1863 (Ms. Codex 1948)

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p. 55

springing up, the last two nights have been squally with rain. Reading Hooper's Vade Mecum & I am: Harald, My. servant. not having got on board the ship just sailed as he was Coming alongside in a dingy with my clothes from the Dhobie & Cap, on the day we left Calcutta. Have got a Soldier named Hicks as a servant. Passed the evening reading letters from Home. Friday 26th till Wednesday 3rd. Mch. During this period the weather has been excessively hot, till the 1st of March the calm continued during which the heat was excessive. Lieut. Robinson R.A has been laid up with fever but is recovering. A good many of the soldiers have also been laid up with fever. We crossed the line yesterday & a light but favourable breeze is carrying us on slowly. the

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