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n \° We T T as ^ n » ^ or ^ ie reprieve solicited, I was not acting contrary
to Belooch or Brahooe laws regarding homicide in blood feuds; I endeavoured
to relieve Captain Sandeman s anxiety by the course adopted, and though not
successful, as the appeal could not lie under the circumstances, yet Captain
Sandeman will now feel that as much as possible was done to relieve his feelings
ot anxiety and responsibility.
No. 1239, dated Jacobabad, the 1st September 1870.
From— Colonel R. Phayre, c b., Political Superintendent, Frontier, Upper Sind.
To—The 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. at Khelat.
I HAVE the honor herewith to forward a letter to the address of His High-
ness the Khan to be forwarded af^er perusal.
The cause of that letter
Sandeman :
is the following telegram from Captain
“ I shall feel greatly obliged if you will obtain the release of Wuzzeer and
Shere Khan. The Khan surely ought not to detain them, as they were coming
to me. I telegraph, as I am anxious.’ ,
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I have already stated that I am far'from approving of Captain Sandeman’s
having written to the Sirdars Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. , and his having done so has led to the apprehen
sion of these men, Wuzzeer Khan and Shere Khan, who would never have left
their place of refuge but to be bearers of Captain Sandeman’s letter.. I .there
fore quite enter into Captain Sandeman’s feelings of responsibility in the
matter, and therefore if His Highness can under these circumstances let the
men go free to their former retreat, which . they left on Captain Sandeman’s
account, he will be relieved from his anxiety about them, and they will still be
responsible to His Highness and the laws of their country for their offences, as
they originally were, belore going on Captain Sandeman s service.
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No. 77, dated Khelat, the 9th Sepfembty 1870.
From— Captain C. W. Harrison, 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. kt Khelat.
To—The Political Superintendent, Uppei Sind Frontier.
In acknowledging the receipt of your letter No. 1S39 of the 1st instant,
have the honor to state that, whilst fully sympathizing with Captain Sandeman
i the responsibility he has incurred regarding the fate of Vuzzeer K^n and
here Khan, I cannot advisedly interfere m the matter Wond ioi warding
our letter for His Highness’s favorable consideration and r\ply.
When the men above alluded to were first arrested immediate punishment
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niSsion would be that he badaSed in a moment of irritation aM not pun,.h-
d them for the capital crime of murder.
, , iv- 0 ,-i tHo Highness did not move in the natter until
Deferring o , of vour letter. This case against Wuzzfeer Khan
few. days be lore ue . 1 ® c ® f a i\.est manner possible “ according to \the laws
f the nS country,’’ W and has so far progressed that I think it impolitic y inter-
i. i-mannpr nrevioUSiy StUlL . \
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