He said, `I have not had a good bath for several months.’ The ship’s attendant
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He said, I have not had a good bath for several months.’ The ship’s attendant was then asked to prepare a warm fresh water bath for Him. Afterwards, He said, I am much better now. For a long time I have not had leisure to take a real bath.’
Source: Mohi Sobhani, Mahmud’s Diary, Mar 26, 1912
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