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'33 File 665 Hostilities between Shaikh Zaid and Shaikh Jasim' [‎298r] (630/845)

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The record is made up of 3 volumes (404 folios). It was created in Mar 1888-9 Jun 1890. It was written in English and Arabic. 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 fort is only an enclosure, made of bricks, and about 6 to 7 feet high,
and it contained two citadels without parapets and loop-holes ; they were all
crying out loudly, and begging Jasim to grant them safety of their 'lives, but
they heard them not. They then told them to evacuate the fort under Jasim's
protection. Some of them came out of the fort and tbey fired a volley on them
and charged them, killing them with their women and children. About 12
men of Jasim's party were slain, and some men were wounded. They then
carried away slaves and other booty. They further state that a report was
received at El-Bida that Shaikh Zaeed has left Aboothabee accompanied by the
inhabitants of Debay and intends to proceed to El-Katr.
No. 34, dated Bushire, the 18th February 1889.
From—Colonel E. C. Ross, c.s.i., 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. ,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India, Foreign Department, Calcutta.
I have the honor to. enclose a translation of a remarkable and interesting
letter written in June last by Shaikh Jasim-bin-Mohammed Thani of El-Katr to
Abdallah Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. -ibn Thaneyyan of the Al-Suood family of Nejd who now resides
at Constantinople and is understood to be a Member of the Council of State at
that capital.
2. I obtained a copy of Shaikh Jasim's letter from Ibrahim the son of
ra.«, Jeter No. 20, d. te d «h Febm.^ 1889. ^Mallah Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. under promise of secrecy,
and I am assured by him that his father
took no steps to place Shaikh Jasim's views and requests before the Sukan or
the Minister of the Porte. It is however, highly probable that Jasim used
other channels to endeavour to persuade the Turkish Government to adopt or
favour his schemes, which now stand fully revealed so far as he is concerned,
as the letter is undoubtedly genuine.
3. Unaided and unsupported it is not in the power of Jasim to undertake
the conquest of any districts of Oman. Desultory raids are the utmost in his^
power and the Beni Yas tribesmen are more than a match for Jasim's following.
He, however, followed up his appeal to the Turkish Government, by a similar
appeal to " Ibn Hashid " whose power is now paramount in Central Nejd, as
well as in the North-Western Provinces of Arabia; and apparently it is only
some unforeseen circumstances that have delayed a movement from Nejd on
Oman.
4. It may be assumsd as certain that the Turkish authorities and Govern
ment have been fully informed of these matters and it seems more clear than
ever that it depends on the attitude of the Porte whether or not any serious
invasion of Oman is undertaken. It is very probable that " Ibn Rashid- " is
(as reported) awaiting a reply from the Porte before moving. Anyhow a respite,
at least, has been accorded, and I would venture to suggest that advantage
should be taken of the delay, to consider our relations with the Turk's and
Arabs on the Katr coast, in view if possible, to some understanding with the
Turkish Government, which would put a stop to the dangerous border warfare
now going on and prevent the possibility of any extensive aggression on the
'Oman provinces. A friendly feeling between the Turks and ourselves in the
Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. would, I think, be mutually advantageous and might perhaps be
obtained by a spontaneous recognition under certain conditions of their de
yacito position on the Katr coast which would also enable the British Government
to hold the Porte more fully responsible for any attempted encroachments oil
the Oman territories.
To His August Highness Abdullah Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. Ibn-Thajteyyan Al^uod^ dated 28th Ramadthan.
1305 A. June Ib88.
After compliments. enquiries about your health, I beg to inform
you (and may you hear naught but good), that during this long period I have
always remembered you although you are distant from us and there has been
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The volume contains memos, reports and correspondence exchanged between the British officials in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , 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 his Agents at Sharjah and Bahrein [Bahrain], the Ruler of Katr [Qatar], Shaikh Jāsim bin Muḥammad Āl Thānī, and the Ruler of Abu Dhabi, Shaikh Zayid bin Khalīfah, discussing hostilities between the two rulers, occurring between 1888 and 1889. The hostilities were initially due to the dispute on the sovereignty over Al Udaid [’Odaid, Qatar] considered to be Abu Dhabi property, and provoked attacks and raids. The main events dealt with in the volume are the attack of Bedouin from Abu Dhabi on Al Bida [Qatar] during which twenty-four men were killed including Ali, Shaikh Jasim's son, and the subsequent Qatari attack to Dhafrah [Abu Dhabi].

The volume also contains copious letters in Arabic (with English translations) sent 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 Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. at Bushire by local rulers.

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3 volumes (404 folios)
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The volume is arranged chronologically, from the earliest letter in the file at the front to the most recent letter in the file at the back.

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Condition: three bound volumes.

Foliation: The foliation sequence runs through three volumes as a single continuous series. It commences at the title page of volume one with 1, 1A and 1B, and terminates at the last folio of volume three with 402; these numbers are written in pencil, and are located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio.

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English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script
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