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wliich you have concluded with the German concerning red oxide. We have received
and read your honoured letter, rejoicing to hear that you are well, and have noted its
contents. You mentioned that it was' desirable that this agreement should bo kept
secret. Certainly it is necessary that the agreement should be kept secret, but
noj rom the partners, out trom others,* and these words of yours surprise us. And
you must senu the copy of the agreement, as we mentioned, in order that we may
see whether it is possible for us to sell the red
more J avow) able conditions, or whether
or r noif it is
possible to sea at a higher price. It is absolutely necessary that we should see this agree-
ment, and we nope you will send it, only because we must see it, and not for any other
leason. And rest assured that if we are not sure of getting a higher price vje shall not get
i. e forme! agreement cancelled-. And do not have any evil suspicion of us, for we are
jour liiena and have no evil thoughts, and we hope you will send the copy.
Yours faithfully, your friend,
AESHAM TEKEAN MALCOLM.
Annex 35.
[Compare enclosure 6 in German Memorandum communicated January 1st, 1908,
and Appendix 12 : to British Memorandum of the 10th July, 1908. j
In the name of the Highest!
From Asharidja, 21 Eebi II, 1324 (14th June, 1906).
lo the much honoured, faithful brother Alhadj Hassan-ibn-Ali Samaih. God the
Highest keep him well.
Peace be with you, and the mercy of God and his blessings and kindest greetings !
We have received your honoured former letter and the present one, and we were glad
to hear that you were well and what you said in regard to the red oxide mines.
irod you have sold to the German Wonekhaus, at 15s. per ton; the extraction of 2,000
tons annually is agreed upon; you have to bear all costs, and the price is net. Now
is to he hoped that all is well, and that there
will arrive %n any case to superintend, the work
be done. But take care not to enter into an agreement which looks like a lease, or into
an undertaking, leading to gossip and disputes, or even complaints and lawsuits. For
you see, it is unpleasant to our rulers—they will not allow it. But thank God you are
wise, and will not be negligent and careless, and allow yourself to be caught, for now-
a-days everybody is setting traps to catch people in. I hope you will not be neglectful.
The object (of the letter) is (to express) our if we are to be spared
the annoyances of this life more than in the past. So much, and greeting !
ABD ALL ATI F-IBN - AB D ARE AHMAN.
Annex 36.
[Compare enclosure 8 in German Memorandum communicated 1st January, 1908,
and Appendix 16 to British Memorandum of the 10th July, 1908.]
In the name of God the Highest!
To the much honoured brother Alhadj Hassan-ibn-Ali Samaih, God keep him
well!
Peace be with you and the mercy of God and his blessings ! I have received vour
esteemed letter, and have understood what you said. We have read the copy of the
agreement which you have concluded with the German regarding the sale of the red
oxide at Abu Musa. My son Isa does not agree to the conclusion of an agreement in
those terms, but you did not ask for his advice, nor did you consult with him, nor did
you send him a copy of the agreement before the conclusion of the matter with the
German regarding the red oxide, so that there is now an estrangement between you
two. You commit yourself in a definite, clear manner, whereas the partners surely
may not commit themselves in a matter without ascertaining the views of the whole
* Note of translator (Oriental): or this may mean " from enemies."
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