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Chiefs of Bahrain. The Chiefs of Bahrain now demand blood-money for the murdered
men. This act was committed on the high seas, and obtainment of reparation for the
same rests with you. I claim blood-money for the seven men and the value of the boat
and gear, worth 55 dollars. It was my duty to inform you of this occurrence, as obtain-
ment of reparation for the deed rests with you, and there is no excuse to be made in
the matter. The beat is owned by me, Khumees bin Esau Seyhatee.
Translated purport of a letter from Khaled bin Sultan, Chief of Shargah, dated the
2nd Ramzan 1282 (20th January 1866). Eeceived at Bushire 28th March 1866.
Informs that his bugla from Bussorah encountered a storm and had to put into
Ejman, and in entering the creek she struck. Her cargo was taken out by the boats of
the place, and only a portion restored. The owners of the stranded bugla then wished
to float her, but were hindered from doing so until the waves broke her up, when again
the owners tried to save portions of the wreck, but were again prevented. This is the
order at sea now-a-days. If the Sirkar cosnent to our acting in like manner, let us
know ; but if the Sirkar intends doing justice to us, we require all that was taken from
the bugla, as also all loss that has happened to the bugla since she struck.
Translated purport of a letter from Mahomed Ali, to Hajee Yacoob, late
Agent, without date. Received at Bushire 28th March 1866.
I beg to inform you that the Ahl-Boo Soomait, Saad bin Mahomed, attacked my
people in three boats on the Pearl Banks and attacked them, breaking one man's teeth.
We know that the Sirkar has command of the sea, not the Ahl-Boo Soomait Please
inform Resident of this, for we can act just as the Boo Soomait bave done, but it is not
the part of any but the Sirkar to afford us our rights.
i r.inslation of a letter from Mahomed Busheer, acting as Shargah Agent, tothe
Resident, Persian Gulf, dated the 13th Shawul 1282 (1st March 1866). Received 28th
March 1866.
tieports his failure to obtain from Ejman Sheik property taken from the Shargah
bugla stranded at that port, or the wreck of the bugla itself. Property of Lingah people
5,780^ Krs : property of British subjects 2,100* Krs.
Translated purport of a letter from the Chief of Mogoo, to Sheikh ;Mahomed
Busheer, Lingah Agent, dated none. Received at Bushire 28th March 1866.
The Ahl-Boo Soomait attacked my people at sea with firearms, and took from them
forcibly one diver. Mahomed bin Nair, who is bearer of this letter, will inform you of
particulars.
Translated purport of a letter from Mahornad Busheer, acting for Shargah Ag<ot,
1866 ngah 0hief ' dated the l3th Shawul 1282 ( lst March 1866 )- Re ceived 28th 6111011
Demands compensation for one man's teeth and forcible removal of one diver from
a Marzoogee boat by the Ahl-Boo Soomait, else Resident will be informed of tla cir*
cumstanct , and if a ship of war be sent to demand redress, ho should not feel grieTfid
at Agent having reported the matter.
franslated purport of a letter from Bunyas residing at Kishm^ dated the
Received 18th April 1866.