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Letter No. 11: Ephraim Gerrish Stannus, Resident in the Persian Gulf, Bushire, Writing from Bahrein [Bahrain] to William Newnham, Chief Secretary to Government, Bombay [‎22v] (1/4)

The record is made up of 3 folios. It was created in 7 Feb 1824. 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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In this letter Ephraim Gerrish Stannus, Resident in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , Bushire, writes from Bahrein [Bahrain] that the feud between the Shaikh of Bahrein and Rahma Ben Jauber [Rahma bin Jabir] has been brought to an amicable termination. Stannus provides details both of the history and of the resolution of the quarrel. In addition, he states that he has given directions for Rahma Bin Jauber's boat – for a long time detained at Bushire – to be returned to him. The letter is followed by a copy of the articles of agreement between Shaikh Abdoola Bin Ahmed [Shaikh Abdullah ibn Aḥmad Āl Khalīfah, co-ruler of Bahrain] and Rahma Bin Jauber, dated 7 February 1824.

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Letter No. 11: Ephraim Gerrish Stannus, Resident in the Persian Gulf, Bushire, Writing from Bahrein [Bahrain] to William Newnham, Chief Secretary to Government, Bombay [‎22v] (1/4), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/R/15/1/32, ff 22v-24, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100023521945.0x00002e> [accessed 19 April 2024]

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