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stating further that this prohibition is ordered by S. Saker. • We do not understand the
interference of S. Saker, Should this reall v be a fact, the action of S. Saker ia contrary
to law. He has no right to raise any objections and interfere with us. He should
remember that he, as you know, has been one of the partners who sold his share to us,
and for this reason we assert that he has no right to interfere with us, nor to stop the
Coolies A term used to describe labourers from a number of Asian countries, now considered derogatory. from digging in the oxide mines. He must know and recognize that the stoppage
of work means a great loss to us, as we even during the delay have to pay the coolies A term used to describe labourers from a number of Asian countries, now considered derogatory.
their daily wages. We conjecture that this proceeding of S. Saker is without yoiir
knowledge, and that you do not agree to these unjust interference and objections of his.
As you know, all the contracts and correspondence from the beginning till this day,
bave been done by knowledge and approval of the British Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. , Abdul Latif,
and all of you. It is astonishing that S, Saker goes beyond his limits and interferes irl
a matter which has been concluded with the consent and approval of the British
Agent,
We have this moment written to Khan Behadur, Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. Abdul Latif,
because from the beginning of our leasehold with you and others, have done all by his
knowledge and approval, and because we consider him one of our partners, and we wish
to know his final reply. Really we do not want all these troubles and disputes, but as
you know, when necessity arises, one is obliged to stand up and defend his rights, which
naturally entails a noisy dispute.
We are compelled to address ourselves to our Government, and claim whatsoever
losses we sustain from him who interferes. This action of S. Saker is due to his jealonsj
of you and us, but we hope that so long as you are in existence, we have every confi
dence, and strangers have no rights over us. In these days my son Abdullah arrived
from India, and intended to see you and pay his respects, and now awaits an oppor
tunity.
We beg you to inform us of their object in this matter.
(Signed) ' HASSAN-BIN-ALI SEMEYYE and C o.
(Inclosure 19.) - - ^ 7 d
28 1326,
A letter was written by Hussan-bin-AIi to Abdul Latif relating the incident
occurred on the Island of Abu Musa, which has already been fully described in the
letter 18 to Salam-bin-Sultan.
In addition, Haji Hassan informed Abdul Abdul Latif that his son Abdullah bad
made a contract for five years for a quantity of 400 tons to be delivered to India
every year.
(Inclosure 20.)
Abdul Latif-bin-Rahman to H
(After compliments.) 25 1825.
Your letter reached me, and I have noted your good health.
Eegarding all what you state about the question of Sheikh Saker-bin-Khaled and
his prohibition of your working oxide mines in Abu Musa, from what I gather from him
he will not remove the prohibition unless he can make a clear arrangement with you in
this matter.
He replies that the Island of Abu Musa is his property, and so long as he cannot
make suitable arrangements he considers himself a loser. If he did not formerly
interfere, it was due to the good understanding existing between you, but now he
cannot leave the case alone as before, because a stranger has entered therein, and he is
afraid that by and by the island will get out of his possession. This is his answer, and
you must know that I cannot at present interfere in the matter, as I see the question
has become complicated.
(Signed) ABDUL LATIE-BIN-ABDUL BAHMAK.