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Letter no.220 of 1854 from Captain Arnold Kemball, Resident in the Persian Gulf, to Henry Anderson, Secretary to the Government of Bombay [‎7v] (6/9)

The record is made up of 5 folios. It was created in 10 Jun 1854. It was written in English. 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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The letter relates to an act of piracy committed by Humeed bin Mujdell of the Amaieer [‘Amayer] tribe, against a Kuwaiti vessel. The following enclosures are included with Kemball’s letter:

1. Letter no.219 of 1854 (folios 6-7) from Kemball to Commodore George Robinson, Commanding Officer Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Squadron, dated 10 June 1854. Kemball requests Robinson to assign one the squadron to investigate the incident, as well as providing details of previous acts of piracy committed by Humeed bin Mujdell. Enclosed with Kemball’s letter to Robinson is a statement (folios 8-9) made by Ali bin Furraj, nakhuda of the plundered vessel, describing the circumstances and plunder of his boat.

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Letter no.220 of 1854 from Captain Arnold Kemball, Resident in the Persian Gulf, to Henry Anderson, Secretary to the Government of Bombay [‎7v] (6/9), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/R/15/1/143, ff 5-9, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100023443251.0x00001c> [accessed 28 March 2024]

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