Letter from Ephraim Gerrish Stannus, Resident at Bushire, to Shaikh Tanoon bin Shakboot
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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 Shaikh Abdoola bin Ahmed
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The letter regards hostilities between Shaikh Abdoola bin Ahmed and Rahma bin Jabir. It states that interference of the British Government has been withdrawn and he has informed Rahma of his being at liberty to prosecute attacks on Katiffe [Al-Qatif] and offensive measures with Bahrein [Bahrain] ...
Letter from Ephraim Gerrish Stannus, Resident at Bushire, to Shaikh Nassir bin Abdool Russool
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The letter relates to the abuse and impedement of Captain Mitchell of the ship Sooltan in conducting his business by the public authority and customs officers, and the system of restriction on the trade conducted by British ships.
Letter from Ephraim Gerrish Stannus, Resident at Bushire, to Shaikh Mahomed
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The letter confirms the Shaikh's wish to speedily conclude the business relating to Arathoon Malcolm and his nephew. It requests the Shaikh return all documents relating to the affair to Malcolm, following his payment to his nephew.
Letter from Ephraim Gerrish Stannus, Resident at Bushire, to Shaikh Mohumed
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The letter relates to the matter of Arrathoon Malcolm and a payment to his nephew. Stannus comments on the unfriendly conduct and violence taken by the Shaikh against Malcolm and his family, and advises him the matter will be referred to a higher authority.
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].