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'File 9/50 (B 16) The Debai Incident' [16r] (38/492)
The record is made up of 1 volume (238 folios). It was created in 25 Dec 1910-7 Aug 1912. It was written in English and Arabic. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .
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81
Translation of letter addressed to the Shaikh of Dehai by the
Political Resident
A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency.
in the
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
, dated the 30th December 1910. - .i
After compliments —1 duly received jour letter of to-day's date by the
hand of Khan Bahadur Abdul Latif, and have understood its contents.
I am very glad to find that good counsels prevailed with you.
Firstly—As regards the tide pole. There is of course not the slightest
intention that you or your subjects should suffer annoyance from it, and it is
agreed that when the pole is replaced, it shall be erected at a spot which you
consider suitable, provided that the Captain of H. M. Ship also approves
of it. You and the Captain might choose the place together. v
Secondly. —As to the telegraph installation. The place for the pole shall
be decided upon in the same manner as above mentioned. That is to sav it
shall be erected where you and the Captain may jointly consider best. And
there is no intention that the telegraph operators shall interfere in the affairs
of your town or of your Subjects. They ; will only be concerned with their
telegraphic work. - ;
^ Thirdly. —With reference to the surrender of rifles. It is difficult for us
• Note .- It is believed to be the case that Shaikh Butti is not in to UndGrstand llOW it is that
a sufficiently strong position to deprive any of his subjects of their Trrm AdPt
rifles, and probably ail he can do is to collect what he can from his ^ Cannot Collect 400 PlfleS.
immediate paid retainers. He may be able to buy from bis subjects For whatever delivered
Se S tha r t en coi:. eap0ns at less tllan 100 per head an(i wiu probab1 ^ short you will have to pay 100
p . z. Cox.
rupees
Indian silver coin also widely used in the Persian Gulf.
per Weapon instead.*
Fourthly .—With regard to the payment of 50,000
rupees
Indian silver coin also widely used in the Persian Gulf.
cash, and the
decision as to the disposal of it, and also regarding the 6th and 6th conditions,
we have referred the points to Government for decision, and it will be
necessary for you to act as Government may think fit.
I expect you tomorrow 2|: hours after sunrisei
This is what had to be explained.
P. Z. Cox,
Political Resident
A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency.
in the
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
,
Dated the 30th December 1910.
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This file contains reports and correspondence relating to an attack on British soldiers by Arab inhabitants of Dubai. The reports and correspondence are mainly between Lieutenant-Colonel P.Z. Cox ( Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. and His British Majesty's Consul General), The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign Department at Calcutta and Sheikh Butti-bin-Soheil (Chief of Dubai) and discuss the reparation terms demanded by the British.
The file includes a naval report of the landing at Dubai by armed British soldiers and seamen led by Major Heriot of the Royal Marines Light Infantry, dated 25 December 1910, together with two pencil sketch maps of Dubai drawn from memory, showing buildings, the shore line, military positions and direction of fire during the attack, dated 26 December 1910 (folios 18-25).
The file also includes several letters in Arabic, mainly from Sheikh Butti of Dubai to Colonel Cox, together with English translations. Among them is a witness statement containing an account of the incident, together with the signatures and seals of 83 principal residents of Dubai attesting to its veracity, dated 5 January 1911 (folio 60).
- Extent and format
- 1 volume (238 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers in the file are arranged chronologically. There is a rough handwritten subject index on the inside of the front cover.
- Physical characteristics
There are two different foliation sequences in the file.
Original foliation sequence: every folio in the file, except two folios at the start and end of the file, have been numbered sequentially in the top right hand corner, starting at the front of the file. Folios 1 to 115 are numbered in pencil, folios 116 to 197 in red crayon and folios 198 to 241 in blue crayon.
Second foliation sequence: every folio in the file has been numbered sequentially in pencil, in the top right hand corner, starting at the front of the file.
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- 'File 9/50 (B 16) The Debai Incident'
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- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, 1r:12v, 13v:34v, 36r:38v, 38av, 38bv, 39r:53v, 54v:66v, 68r:73r, 74v:83v, 84v:93v, 95v:107v, 108v:139v, 140v:164v, 166v:170v, 171v, 172v:178v, 179v:182v, 183v, 184v:194v, 196r:216v, 218r:238v, i-r:i-v, back-i
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