'14/115 III B. 6 Abu Musa; Hassan Samayeh's dealings with the Germans' [26r] (60/522)
The record is made up of 1 volume (255 folios). It was created in 5 Nov 1907-10 Mar 1908. It was written in English, Arabic, German, Persian and French. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .
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Telegram.
PROM . Bill , Maacat
No: Nil , dated 15-11-07
mi
(P). (l)« The island of Abu Musa .
I arrived the 9th of November and found one care-taker
only but no garrinon. Five days after the departure
of the Lapwing the original force left and were succeeded
by 20 men who stayed two days only. The account already
received of Brown's visit was confirmed by servant. He
stated however that shots were fired in the air.
(2). Shargah • November 10th •
On the grounds of Brown * n e»*parture from Lin^i and the
Raiwzan , Sheikh excused withdrawal of the troops .
He promised the despatch of troops but it was only after
great pressure that they left on the morning of the
11th. On arrival of the mail at Defeai , the Agent was
instructed to report further to me . Until the German
claim develops I recommend postponment of the removal
of the boats etcs , as without supervision and strong
pressure this is impossible.
(5). Slave dealer .
On receipt at Ras-ul-Khaima on Nov: 12th of information
to the effect that h» had left on the 21rst of Ramzan
for Pujeyrah , I proceeded to Bunder-Abbas to arrange
fox- transmission by mail to you of the report mentioned
in para No; 2, and then went on to Pujeyrah where I
acted on the instructions sent by you from Kazeroon
to Grey. The Sheikh stated that five days previously
the slave dealer had left for Kharbtoa and promised if
he returns to arrest him. I propose to return to Bushire
as soon as possihle.
(Bill).
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This file contains reports and correspondence relating to the mining of iron ore on the island of Abu Musa and Hassan Samayeh's involvements with the Germans. The correspondents include the Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. (Major Percy Cox), Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. Agent Sharjah; Lieutenant-Commander W. Hose, H.M.S. Redbreast , Bushire; H. Listermann, Consul for the Imperial German Government; Sheikh Sagar bin Khalid, Chief of Sharjah; Foreign Office, Government of India.
Topics include:
- The erection of the Qawasim One of the ruling families of the United Arab Emirates; also used to refer to a confederation of seafaring Arabs led by the Qāsimī tribe from Ras al Khaima. flag on Abu Musa.
- Views of the Foreign Office on Abu Musa.
- German Consul talks with Shaikh of Sharjah about the Wonckhaus company.
- Informing the German Consul that the Trucial chiefs are under British protection.
- Provision of guards for Abu Musa.
- Complaint of Nejef bin Ali against Hassan bin Samaiyeh.
- Persian claim to the island
- The Trucial chiefs were warned not to grant concessions without consulting the Resident.
- Wonckhaus agent prevented from landing at Abu Musa and to be allowed to remove all oxide already accumulated.
There are many letters in Arabic including letters in Arabic from the German Consul to the Sheikh of Sharjah with translations. Also a hand written letter in English from the German Consul in Bushire to the Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. ; and a Persian newspaper, Nedai-e-Watan .
- Extent and format
- 1 volume (255 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged chronologically from the front to the rear of the file.
- Physical characteristics
There are two foliation sequences. The first foliation sequence which should be used for referencing, begins on the first folio of writing, on number 1. After number 3 there is a blank folio, which is not numbered. The sequence then resumes on the next folio, on number 4 and runs through to number 255, which is the last folio of writing. This sequence is written in pencil, in the top right corner of each folio.
The second foliation sequence begins on the third folio of writing and runs from number 1 through to number 248A, ending on the last folio of writing. The second sequence is written in blue crayon, in the top right corner of each folio.
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- '14/115 III B. 6 Abu Musa; Hassan Samayeh's dealings with the Germans'
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- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, 1r:2v, 2ar:2av, 3r:9v, 10v, 11v:43v, 44v:45v, 47r, 46v, 48r:54v, 56r:56v, 59r:72v, 73v:139v, 141v:147v, 150r:155v, 156v, 157v:158v, 160r:174v, 175v:185v, 188r:189v, 192r:235v, 237r:248v, 249v, 250v:253r, 254r:255v, i-r:ii-v, back-i
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