"الملف 14/115 VII الملحق (B 9) أكسيد جزيرة أبو موسى: مواد خلفية حول هذه القضية" [و‎‎١‎٦] (١٩٠٤/٤٢)

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Annex. 3.
No. 22, dated the 17th May 1894.
Prom—The Residency Agent, Shargah,
To—The Political Resident in the Persian Gulf.
A letter reached me from the Residency Agent residing at Bahrain, enclosing
a copy of a letter from the Chief of Bahrain regarding a jolly boat belonging to
one of Shaikh Isa s subjects, named Mohamed bin Saleh bin Jebara, which strand
ed on the Isle of Abu Musa. V our servant endeavoured to release the jolly boat
from the hands of the inhabitants of Abu Musa for the sum of $70; at the time
Muhammed bin fealeh bin Jebara was present with me, the inhabitants of Abu Musa
refused but (would) only accept half (of the value of the boat and cargo) according
to custom. Muhammed bin Saleh bin Jebara departed from Bahrain to inform his
Chief (and point out) that should he desire to entreat the Chief of Bhargah on
account of friendship or (for) other reason (the latter would release it). When
the (Bahrain) Agent's letter reached me, I returned an answer according to what
had passed on this subject but no reply has come (to it). According to what is
noticed by me {i. e.) that the inhabitants of Abu Musa voyage in the jolly boat
and convey cargo, it has become necessary to inform you, as probably that an
accident may befall the boat. It is better that the owners of the jolly boat should
strive to release the boat. Bahrain Agent's letter, a copy of the Chief of Bahrain's
letter are enclosed.
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