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Monday 26/4/15

I hold some points
& our force is firmly established
on shore. Disembarkation of [unclear: men and]
stores continues. Enemy [unclear: opened]
with shrapnel about day light &
naval guns replied apparently
silencing Turks. An Indian
Mountain Battery is operating
on my right. Field guns are
little use yet as they cannot
clear steep hills with their
fire. Battle continues with
great vigour. Day beautifully
fine and rattle and roar of big
guns & musketry is tremendous

At times [unclear: strafe] is terrific but
men act all thro' as if they
were veteran soldiers: Conduct
of all ranks splendid.