DEPARTURE OF H.M.S.V. ‘ SOUDAN.’ 
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thought we had got into a very bad place, and the 
sooner we were out of it the better, hut he would stay 
by his ship. 
In order to have as much air as possible for the suf- 
ferers and to keep them from the other men, Commander 
W. Allen had a large screened berth fitted on the upper 
deck, in the middle of the vessel, well protected from 
the sun, and the dews at night, by thick awnings, from 
which was suspended a large punkah. 
9 A.M. Ther. 82® Wet bulb Mason’s hygr. 78® 
3 p.M. 83® „ „ 78® 
9 P.M. 78® „ „ 75® 
I8th . — 9 A.M. Ther. 84® Wet bulb Mason’s hygr. 77 ® 
3 p.M. 80® „ „ 77® 
9 P.M. 78® „ „ 76® 
Sunday 19th . — The ‘Soudan’ came alongside the 
‘ Wilberforce’ to receive our invalids, who took a 
melancholy farewell of their officers and messmates. 
Prayers were read to the crews of both vessels. It 
was an affecting scene. The whole of one side of the 
little vessel was covered with the invalids, and the 
cabins were full of officers ; there was, indeed, no room 
for more. 
The separation from so many of our companions 
under such circumstances could not be otherwise than 
painful to all: — the only cheering feature was in the 
hope, that the attenuated beings who now departed woidd 
soon be within the influence of a more favourable 
climate, and that we might meet under happier auspices. 
In a short time the steam was got up, and our little 
