Letter from Ephraim Gerrish Stannus, Resident at Bushire, to Shaikh Nassir
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The letter is concerned with the property of Shaikh Ahmed and that of the Demook Tribe. It also asks the Shaikh to guarantee the safety of dispatches sent to the interior. It is followed by a note stating that no written reply was received, but details a visit by Shaikh Nassir the same day regard...
Letter from Captain David Wilson, Resident at Bushire, to Shaikh Nasir
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The letter discusses the matter of Asseloo Buteel and the refusal of the Nacoda to land a vessel containing chintz, and Wilson's inability to interfere in the affair.
Letter from Ephraim Gerrish Stannus, Resident at Bushire, to Shaikh Tanoon bin Shakboot
Scope & Content:
The letter is concerned with recent events at Bedda [Al Bidda] and Abothabee [Abu Dhabi] and Shaikh Tanoon bin Shakboot's [Ṭaḥnūn bin Shakhbūṭ Āl Nahyān] complaint against Soceedan bin Sal regarding an attack on a bugla [boat] and payment of debts. Stannus goes on to discuss the conduct of Sheikh...
Letter from Ephraim Gerrish Stannus, Resident in Bushire, to Shaikh Abdoola bin Ahmed
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The letter relates to a misunderstanding between Shaikh Abdoola and Shaikh Tanoon [Ṭaḥnūn bin Shakhbūṭ Āl Nahyān] and the result of Stannus's enquiries. It refers to Soocedan bin Sal's asylum with Shaikh Abdoola following his flight from Abothabee [Abu Dhabi] to escape creditors, and his seizure ...
Letter from Ephraim Gerrish Stannus, Resident at Bushire, to The Mutesellin of Bussorah [Basra]
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The letter expresses regret that the sender had reason to complain about the conduct of a person in the service of the British Government. It states that Captain Taylor will doubtless conduct an impartial investigation into any irregularities on his return to Bussorah [Basra].