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[[preprinted]] 119 [[/preprinted]] March 9 [[left margin]] [[underlined]] near Rahineh [[/underlined]] [[/left margin]] Started at 6 a.m. Wind light but gradually freshened through the day but not as strong as before - we hope it has blown out. At about five p.m. we arrived here a short way s. of Rahineh, which the reis refused to pass, it being "a stopping place - we hope to reach Assiout and letters tomorrow. p.m. March 10 [[left margin]] [[underlined]] near Assiout [[/underlined]] [[/left margin]] Although the reis promised us to make a very early start - he did not get us off any earlier than usual. The day opened fine and quiet, but there did not seem to be much [[underlined]] snap [[/underlined]] about the crew and so we dawdled along and reached within say two miles of Assiout when we made fast to the shore. This means a day visiting friends for the crew. I guess. The reis has a painful swelling on the palm of his hand and consequently is not in the best of humor. Mother's rash is troubling her almost unbearably. I have it a little and we think the children have it also. Mr. Davis towed past us today going towards Cairo. A fantasia on deck.