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to him by Zair Khidhar and Shaikh Hussain. Even Mirza Muhammad Reza’s
salary is sometimes received, and sometimes not. i
Almost the same is the case with the salary of Mulla Ali, the Postmaster
at Borazjun.
A copy of “ Nida-i-Haq*’ published by Muhammad Reza Dirisi, has
been forwarded to you herewith.
Enclo. No. 3 of Serial No. 303.
Dated the 11th Jamadi I 1335 (=the 5th March 1917) (received 8th March 1917).
From— Zair Hussain Zair Haidar, Tangistani, Baghak,
To—H G. Chick, Esq., C.I.E., His Majesty's Vice-Consul, Bushire.
T respectfully beg to state that H. H, the Resident and yourself
have never called upon me to render you a service and I have not made such
proposals. Now if you are in earnest, and you are in a position to take action,
it is the best and the most favourable opportunity.
My meaning is that if Ahmad Khan of Angali is telling you the truth
and if you deem it expedient to do so, you may write a letter at once and
summon me to Bushire. When I come to Bushire I will write letters to
the Chiefs in Tangistan asking them to come to Bushire. The Chiefs and
their followers should he given salaries.
If Ahmad Khan speaks the truth he should attack Ahmadi with a Gov
ernment force by Shief and I with my followers, who get salaries, will advance
on Choghadak by way of the Mashila in company with a Government force.
Y ou should ask His Excellency Darya Begi to act as Commander-in-Chief, as
he is well acquainted with the people and affairs of these parts.
When Choghadak is occupied you should make that place your head
quarters.
If Ahmad Khan refuses to take action, I will be ready to do as I have
said . . .If you deem it advisable you may write a letter to me and
summon me to Bushire and, if not, please conceal this letter so that no one
may know of it.
Purther as regards the telescope, you had written that at present you
have no excellent telescopes and that you have binoculars.
I thank you for your kindness. If you think that you will he able to
obtain a good telescope in 20 days’ time, it matters not, as telescopes are better
for field use, otherwise please hand the binoculars to the bearer of this letter
and for this act of kindness I shall be highly obliged to you. If you send me
a reply please send it by the same bearer, and if you cannot send the reply
now please tell the hearer to go away and return for it next time. Please
do not hand the letter to any one else.
Please convey my best and most respectful regards to His Highness the
Resident.
S. G. P. I., Delhi—762 P. & P. D.—28-3-17 -6.