Letter from Ephraim Gerrish Stannus, Resident at Bushire, to Sooltan bin Sugger [Sulṭān bin Saqr]
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This letter discusses Sooltan bin Sugger's [Sulṭān bin Saqr] differences with the Uttoolees, and Stannus' proposition for a period of inquiry into the matter, and the alleged involvement of Shaikh Abdoola in the attack on the Amulzanine boat. It also discusses the settling of another matter invol...
Letter from Ephraim Gerrish Stannus, Resident at Bushire, to His Highness the Imam of Muscat
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The letter discusses the departure of the British authorities from Bombassa (including the British Agent), and His Highnesses options for re-establishing authority over the inhabitants.
Draft of letter from Ephraim Gerrish Stannus, Resident at Bushire, to Shaikh Nassir
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The letter regards the property of Shaikh Ahmed and the Dumuck Tribe and requests an immediate answer. It is followed by a note stating no written answer was received, but a verbal message sent stating a reply would be given in the evening, which did not however occur.
Letter from Ephraim Gerrish Stannus, Resident at Bushire, to Shaikh Mahomed
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This short letter refers to the seizure and detainment in prison of Mahomed Aindee, and asks for his release as he is under the protection of the Residency.
Draft of a letter from Ephraim Gerrish Stannus, Resident at Bushire, to Shaikh Nasir
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The letter regards a communication from Shaikh Nasir to Ayder Ally. It states Stannus' intention to remain outside of Bushire until the expulsion of Shaik Hossen is publically announced.