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‘File XXXVIII/4 BOMBARDMENT of SUR. OCT:- NOV: 1928.’ [167r] (344/368)
The record is made up of 1 volume (176 folios). It was created in 28 Sep 1928-21 Nov 1928. 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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Translation of a letter dated 27tn jaznadi i, 1ZA1 (lltli
November 1928) from yneuch. isa bin Salih, al naritiai to the
Hon'ble ijt-Colonel Sir Lionel haworth, , political
Resident,
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
, and H. B. i*: * s Consul General for Ears.
Received in uscat on 19/11/28.
After Compliments*
un the 27tii ^ii/11/25; in tiie best of hours 1 received
your esteemed letter in the country of nabas when 1 v/as
returning from uazwah on my way to my country, iou have
remarked that you have been informed by 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.
muscat that the sneiichs of neni uu Ali have errected a flagstafi
at our and have hoisted ibn baud's flag. The fact is as was
reported to you and you have done well in representing the
matter to H.B.ti's Government, we are sure that the nigh
Government neither agree to the interference of a foreign
(Government) in the sultan's country nor in uman and that
they do not like disturbance but endeavour to put an end to
mischief and disturbance, ibn Saud is in treaty with the
uoverniLent and cannot tahe any action without their permission,
but w han the Amirs of heni hu Aii ventured to err'ect the
flagstaff by self-conceit the Oman nation was agitated on
account of their zeal for their country and represented the
matter 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.
and the council oficMinisters
at muscat as we knew that the government do not agree to such
a thing, tfe expect thata&Ute matters would be settled as
mentioned by you.
xou expressed a desire to have an interview with me again
as we have not met each other since the last 10 years. 1 will
write to you about it after my return to my country.
U. E -.
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- Content
The volume contains correspondence in the form of letters, telegrams and reports related to events taking place at Sur and the involvement of various Omani tribes, mainly the Bani Bu Ali and the Janabah. The events at Sur include: attacks made on merchants and caravans; the besieging of forts; the raising of the flag of Ibn Saud; and the bombardment of a fort at Sur.
Concerns were raised by the Council of Ministers, Muscat, and the Hanawi [also Hinawi] tribal faction, as represented by Shaikh Isa bin Salih al-Harthi, regarding the establishment of Ibn Saud’s authority in Ja‘alan [Ja'lan]. The Amirs of Ja'alan [Emirs of Ja‘lan], who belong to the Ghafiri tribal faction, also raised concerns regarding the plan of the Hanawis to take over Sur. The correspondence also contains summaries (ff 36-42 and ff 157-161) of the Political Agent’s tour to Sur.
The main correspondents in the file are: the Amirs of Ja'alan, Shaikh Muhammad bin Nasir and Shaikh Ali bin Abdullah Al Hamudah; the Council of Ministers to His Highness the Sultan of Muscat and Oman; Shaikh Isa bin Salih al-Harthi; 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. , Muscat; and 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. , Bushire.
- Extent and format
- 1 volume (176 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the volume.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 176; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, 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. The foliation sequence does not include the front and back covers, nor does it include the leading and ending flyleaves.
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- English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script View the complete information for this record
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- IOR/R/15/6/63
- Title
- ‘File XXXVIII/4 BOMBARDMENT of SUR. OCT:- NOV: 1928.’
- Pages
- 17r:17v, 22r:22v, 167r:169v
- Author
- al-Ḥārthī, Shaikh ‘Īsá bin Ṣāliḥ
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