IOR/R/15/1/30, f 37v-40

The letter is reporting that Shaikh Abdolla bin Rasched, Chief of Umal Guwyn [Umm al Qaywayn], has been deposed by Sooltan bin Suggur [Sulṭān bin Saqr], and taken refuge with Rasched bin Hoomied, Chief of Eymaum [Ajman]; Sooltan bin Suggur attacked Umal Guwyn while its Chief was away assisting an ally on the Persian coast. It explains that Sooltan bin Suggur has been accusing the pair of engaging in piratical acts in order to obtain British assistance against them, and notes that the Resident does not accept these allegations.

It also reports that Sa‘īd bin Sultān Āl Sa‘īd, the Imam of Muscat, has held the erroneous belief that the British have placed their interests in the Persian Gulf alongside his. It explains the efforts the Resident has made, and will in future make, to correct this.

It also notes that the Resident has received Captain Frederick Faithfull's report on the fortifications being rebuilt by Sooltan bin Suggur at Rassel Khyma [Ra's al-Khaymah]; this report has been transmitted direct to the Bombay Government by the Captain himself.

Enclosed with the letter is the substance of the Resident's address to Sooltan bin Suggur, in response to the above outlined situation. It expresses the Resident's disapproval of his conduct in attacking Umal Guwyn, and his efforts to rebuild the fortifications near the sea at Rassel Khyma prior to obtaining permission from the British authorities. It explains that the Resident is not himself in a position to authorise the construction of fortifications near the sea. It notes that the Resident intends to send an agent to Sharga [Sharjah] facilitate communications between them and avoid future misunderstandings.