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Part VI—Chap. XLVI.
of Fysul, and have foraged my territories. Also regarding Sheikh Snltan bin Sua -gur, I
have been informed that he intends attacking Khor Fnkawn, Knlba and Shinas. He likewise
as joined ..aecd-nl-Mooteiree. I wish therefore to know what your opinion may be in respect
to these aggressions which are likely to be committed upon me. Please therefore to favour me
Witu a reply.
Translation of a letter from major E ennell , Resident in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. to iils H iqe-
ness S yed S oweynee , Acting Governor of MusJcat, dated the 14th November 1849.
JJter eompliments. —In a fortunate time and auspicious hour, I was honoured by the receipt
of Your Highness s letter, dated the 16th Zelkauda, and understood its eoDtents; particularly
Sugo-ur nDg t0 proceedings of Sheik Syf bin Humood and Sheikh Sultan bin
In respect to the former T cannot but express my regret that he should have committed
any aggressions upon J our Highnesses territories. Although the British Government does not
interfere in affairs which take place inland, still, considering that a Treaty of Peace and
friendship was concluded between His Highness Syed Saeed and Syed Humood bin Azam
through the mediation of the Sirkar, I have considered it expedient to write to him a letter
ot advice and admonition on the subject.
With reference to the case of Sheik Sultan bin Suggur, I beg to reply that I have received
several letters from him complaming that although Khor Fakaun had for years belonged to
turn. Your Highness s people had taken possession of it. As I did not deem it advisable to
interfere in the case of the seizure of this fortress from the hands of Sheik Sultan, so neither
can i now prevent that Chief from attempting to recover it. I trust therefore Your High
ness will hold me excused from interferiugr in this affair.
No. 184 of 1850.
Secret Department . Volume il!
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To of 1852.
Lieutenant-Colonel S. HENNELL,
Resident in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. .
Dated the 3rd October 1850.
Sib,
1 am directed to acknowledge the receipt" of your letters of the Nos. and dates noted in
No. 146, dated the 16th April 1850, with enclosures, margin, reporting the violation of tte
Ko. 190 a , dated the 14th May 1850, with enclo- treaty mediated by you on the 23rd DpppmhPT.
"So. 1M> ^ the 21rt May , 8 50. ^ , Highn^ the Vmamrf
No. 199, dated the 22ud May 1850, with enclosure. ml an(1 the Chief of Sohar, by Syud
having treacherously seized Synd Hnmood
returned to Aluscat with his captive where the latter died a few days after his arrtvafin aU
probability in consequence of the harsh treatment to which he was subjected.
2 In reply, I am desired to inform you that the Right Honourable the Governor in
Council considers these proceedings on the part of the Governor of Muscat to ho mnJJ
mju _L c ; 10 u s and unjustifiable and calculated to prove exceedingly injurious to the interests of
His Highness the Imam in Arabia. In the actual turn, however, which affairs have taken at
Muscat, H is Lordship in Council finds it difficult to determine what measures are the best to
be pursued, and can therefore only lay down some general principles for your guidance.
3. The policy of the British Government, I am desired to inform you, is now, as it has
alwavs been, to strengthen the influence and power of His Highness the } ImaLTn Ambia as
much as possible. His Lordship m Council is nevertheless of opinion that interference on the
present occasion can scarcely be exercised to shield Syud tfhoweynee from the 00^0^ 0?
f p n , c . 0 ° si ^ a ^ e an( j f ^ thless conduct, without stipulating on behalf of the family of the
deceased Chief oJ Sohar all the compensation which the nature of the case now admits of
p 4, h as for some time been the intention of Government to despatch a steam frigate to
the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , and as the present exigencies render it desirable that this intention thould
be earned into effect without delay, instructions have been issued for the immediate despatch
of the Honourable Company's steamer " Auckland," the Commander of which vessel will on
his arrival at Bush ire under instructions from the Commodore in the Gulf place hSselfnnZ
yy orders. The Kight Honourable the Governor in Council deems it ^^10™ to btd
l 1 an v? P 0bltlve 0 f ders to act in any specific manner, but rather to leave you to be guided bv
events which may since the date of your communications have occurred. His Lordship in
Council is however disposed to think that it is advisable that you should proceed at once to
Muscat, and endeavour to effect a settlement which * * * *