'File XXIX/2 Slavery in Kuwait' [‎6v] (12/296)

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Chaprassis, appointed Abdulaziz bin Fahad, his master, his agent for the purpose.
Through the case, Abdulaziz behaved with the utmost moderation and even
liberality. Fie pointed out what was perfectly true that his slave was better
dressed than himself.
Order.
The above compromise was arrived at without the slightest pressure on
either side. Abdulla will be conveyed to-day to H.M.S. “ Lapwing ” and the
Commander requested officially by letter to give him a passage to Bushire. A
letter should also be sent to the Resident, Bushire, praying that he will grant the
usual manumission certificate. Abdulla states that if he can be taken out of
this place, he will find his own way to Berbera. Copies of these statements to
accompany letters to 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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Co/>y of a letter No. 282> dated the 10th June 1 gof from 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. y
Koweit, 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. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , Bushire.
With reference to my letter No. 275, dated the 8th June 1907, in the case
of slave Abdulla, I have the honour to state that this morning, the slave informed
me that he did not want to leave Koweit until the Autumn, when he would sail
in one of the trading buggalows.
2. I told him that he stopped here in peril of being interfered with, and that
he must not come and complain to me as he had been given a fair chance of
obtaining his liberty.
3. I have now the honour to request that, if you see fit, the usual manu
mission paper may be sent to me. A descriptive roll of Abdulla is forwarded
herewith.
Description of slave Abdulla for entry in manumission paper.
Abdulla, son of
Age
30 years.
Occupation ...
Servant of Abdulaziz bin Fahad.
Birth place ... ...
Abyssinia.
Religion ...
Islam, Sunni.
Complexion
Dark brown.
Height ... ... ...
Six feet.
Inhabitant of ... ... ...
Abyssinia.
Quarter ... ...
Berbera.
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S. G. KNOX, Major,
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. , Kmeil.
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Copy of a letter No. tygo, dated 26th June igoy^from 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. in
the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , Bushire, 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. , Koweit.
I have the honour to refer to your letters Nos. 275 and 282, dated 8th and
10th instant, respectively, regarding the case of the negro Abdulla.
2. It is always the custom to refer to the territorial authorities at all events
pro forma, in connection with the manumission of slaves, and I think Sheikh
Mubarek will inevitably resent your summoning subjects of his to your presence