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'14/115 II B. 5. Abu Musa. Abu Musa oxide contracts and concession. Hassan Samaiyeh's dealings with the Germans.' [61r] (127/467)
The record is made up of 1 volume (228 folios). It was created in 23 Aug 1906-13 Oct 1907. It was written in English, Arabic 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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Translation of a letter dated the 9tli Moharrum 1325 (21st February 1907) from Sheikh
Sagau bin Khalid , Chief of Shargah, to Major P. Z. Cox, C.I.E.,
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.
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Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
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After compliments. —I am obliged to address your honour in the following
connection. On 18th of the month of Zilkaideh 1315 (10th April 1898) a
contract was concluded between us and three persons namely Hassan bin Ali
Satnaiyeh and Abdullah bin Hassan and Esa bin Abdul Latif, for the lease of
the red oxide mines in our Island of Abu Musa, and the basis of the contract
was a yearly one; they were to pay us a sum of 250 dollars annually.
Up to now we have not experienced anything prejudicial from them and
have been taking from them every year the amount of the rent; and the
parties mentioned have themselves been dealing with the work.
But as it appears a short time ago something took place which we consider
to be harmful to us; and eoclosed in this letter we send your honour a copy
of the letter which has reached us from Esa bin Abdul Latif, who is one of the
partners, the purport of which is that he complains of the action taken by
Haji Hassan Samaiyeh and sends us a translation of a deed of contract
wrongfully passed by Haji Hassan Samaiyeh to the merchant named
Wonckhaus. We are apprehensive of the results of such a contract and do not
']agree to it, and for this reason we have decided upon the withdrawal of our
document (of concession) from the said lessees and its annulment.
And whereas Haji Hassan Samaiyeh is a subject of the British Govern
ment we forward to your honour a copy of the letter which we have written
to the said Haji Hassan for your information.
In conclusion we beg you to consult the Imperial Government and
request their views as to the best means of assuring to us in future the full
benefits from the red oxide mines within our territory, (We will act)
:::; according to your view.
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Correspondence concerning the mining of red oxide on Abu Musa island owned by Shaikh Sagar bin Khaled of Sharjah. Letters reference the Protectorate Treaties 1897 clause that the Protectorate Sheikhs should on "no account, cede, sell, mortgage or otherwise give for occupation any part of my territory save to the British government." Correspondence describes how the concession had been given to a British subject and then to a German concessionaire. The concession to the German company was then cancelled but mining operations continued. Letters detail the arrangements for the dispatch of a British gun-boat if required. 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. ; Assistant Secretary to Government of India in the Foreign Department; 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, Lingah; 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.
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- 1 volume (228 folios)
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The papers are arranged chronologically from the front to the rear of the file.
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Foliation: The foliation system in use is the sequence of numbers appearing in a circle in the top right hand corner of each folio. The file also bears a foliation system comprising of uncircled numbers written in blue.
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- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, 1r:4v, 8v:9v, 12v:20v, 22v:23r, 24r:26v, 27v:29v, 30v:37r, 38v:39v, 41v:43v, 44v:50r, 51r, 52v:61v, 62v, 63v:69v, 70v:78v, 79v, 82v:85v, 86v:88v, 89v:93v, 94v:116v, 117v:154v, 155v:165v, 166v:210v, 211ar:211bv, 212r:226v, 227v:228v, i-r:i-v, back-i
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