Letter from Ephraim Gerrish Stannus, Resident at Bushire, to Bashere bin Rahma
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This letter responds to a note from Bashere bin Rahma and states that Stannus has no wish to see his father overwhelmed by his enemies, nor has the power to take steps against either party. It outlines the steps Stannus took to check violent proceedings against the people of Katiffe [Al-Qaṭīf] an...
Letter from Ephraim Gerrish Stannus, Resident at Bushire, to Bushier bin Rahmah
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This letter discusses peace between Rahmah and the Shaikhs of Kateef [Al-Qatif], the matter of the withdrawal of [British] braziers from the neighbourhood, claims which may be advanced upon their territory, and the feuds between their people and Rahmah's followers.
Letter from Ephraim Gerrish Stannus, Resident at Bushire, to Shaikh Abdoola bin Ahmed
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The letter informs the Shaikh of an unnamed subject who, in debt, boarded and forcibly took a vessel containing coffee to Muscat, and the actions of the Imam thereof in delivering said vessel and cargo to its rightful owners at Bombay [Mumbai]. Stannus requests the severe punishment of the perpet...
Letter from Ephraim Gerrish Stannus, Resident at Bushire, to Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed
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The letter refers to the aggressions of Soocedan bin Sal against his superior, Shaikh Tanoon [Ṭaḥnūn bin Shakhbūṭ Āl Nahyān], and Shaikh Abdulla's involvement and protection of him. It also discusses a further complaint against Soocedan bin Sal by Soultan bin Sagger [Sulṭān bin Saqr]. It appeals ...
Letter from Ephraim Gerrish Stannus, Resident at Bushire, to Mohumed Zekee Khan
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The letter concerns the quarrel between the Imam of Muscat and Shaik Abdool Russool Kahn [‘Abd al-Rasūl Khān], Governor of Bushire, and a communication by Mirza Ally Akbar written under the direction of Mohumed Zekee Khan. It reiterates the position of neutrality in the matter by the British Gove...
Letter from Ephraim Gerrish Stannus, Resident at Bushire, to Salime bin Nasser
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The letter discusses Salime bin Nasser's possession of Derah against the wishes of the Imam, who has subsequently withdrawn his protection, and in breach of an agreement concluded at Sharga [Sharjah]. Stannus advises Salime bin Nasser to withdraw.