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'14/115 II B. 5. Abu Musa. Abu Musa oxide contracts and concession. Hassan Samaiyeh's dealings with the Germans.' [‎51r] (107/467)

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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kju ' The object of writing this documentary agreement is that we, the persons
in mentioned in this agreement, have admitted Sheikh Suggar bin Khaled as a
■OV; partner in the Concession of the lease of red oxide mines at Abu Musa Island
' ' which we have leased from Sheikh Salem bin Qnltan at 250 dollars per
•\i. annum plus 100 dollars on account of ground rent for landing Muhar and
i,; 1 Zenni oysters, should we land any at Abu Musa Island for trade purposes.
And similarly Sheikh Suggar has agreed to assist us and to endeavour with us,
as far as possible, to avoid any delay in the work connected with the red oxide
mines in the said island. And whatever the expenses in regard to the red
^ oxide mine may come to it shall be borne by all the partners and the net
) income shall be distributed amongst all.
, This agreement has been concluded on the above conditions, with the
^ consent of all; so that it may not be hidden.
1st E-abi II 1316 (20th August 1898).
and Sheikh Suggar has the option to withdraw from the said Eed-oxide Com
pany if he so desire.
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(Signed and sealed.)
Witness—
(Signed and sealed.)
ISA BIN ABDUL LATIF.
ABDULLAH bin HASSAN SAMAIYEH.
HASSAN bin ALI bin SAMAIYEH.
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ABDUL LATIF bin ABDUL EAHMAN.
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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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English, Arabic and French in Latin and Arabic script
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