Turkish Expedition to Nejd [‎487r] (67/94)

Enclosure ITc. 35*
No. 3839, dated Bombay Castle, the 18th August 1871.
Eiom TV. Wedderbtjrn, Esq., Acting Secretary to the Government of Bombay From c. 1668-1858, the East India Company’s administration in the city of Bombay [Mumbai] and western India. From 1858-1947, a subdivision of the British Raj. It was responsible for British relations with the Gulf and Red Sea regions. ,
Political Department. o j
, ^ Secietai y Government of India, Foreign Department.
q As connected with previous correspondence regarding the Turkish
expedition to ^sejd,. I am directed to forward herewith, for submission to the
Government of India, copy of a letter (and of its enclosure) No. 776 —203,
dated the 17th ultimo, from the Political Eesident in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , on
the above subject.
No. 776—203, dated Bushire, the 17th July 1871.
From—L ieut.-Colonel L. Pelly, c. s.i., Her Britannic Majesty^s Political Re
sident 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 Bombay From c. 1668-1858, the East India Company’s administration in the city of Bombay [Mumbai] and western India. From 1858-1947, a subdivision of the British Raj. It was responsible for British relations with the Gulf and Red Sea regions. , Political Department.
At the moment of closing the posts for the steamer leaving this to-day,
* No. 24 , dated 10 th July 1871 , with I have received from the Assistant President the
accompanimen ts. enclosed letter,* which, together with its appen
dices, I beg to forward in original.
2. In reference to this communication, and to reports unofficially from
other quarters, I have already submitted for the information of higher authority
the subjoined telegram :
“ Assistant Eesident reports all quiet at Bahrein and by sea down to 10th
instant. Turkish force said to have halted before reaching Lahsa, being doubt
ful of Arab tribes in rear. Saood said to be in force near Lahsa, and reconciled
with Abdoollah through influence of priests. Lynx arrived at An gaum where
Bullfinch wdll rendezvous to-morrow. I learn privately from Busreb anxiety
is felt concerning ultimate success of expedition. Much cholera at Kuteef.
Nasir bin Mobarek had joined Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. .
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No. 24, dated Babrein, the 10th July 1871.
p rom —M ajor S. Smith, Assistant 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- Her Britannic Majesty’s 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 Gull.
Q , mv V p n ort No. 21, dated 29th ultimo, I have the honor
With reference to my ^ yQur informatioD; a n political news
12 enclosures. that I have been able to glean up to this date.
^ -r • .p a Turkish Government steamer and the Chief
• 1 1 ri ^ 0 A i i lion Bin Subah, in his own boat, proceeded to Gwuttur
of Kowait, Sheikh x h 00 n f r0 m the Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. commanding the Ottoman forces
bearing some communication tioi
x-L-ca T ipnrn that a supposed Turkish steamer, with
3. While writing 15 es ^ er( j a y apparently making for Oojair. This
a bugla Large trading vessel. in tow, was seen at noon
information I hold from some
, • t .™n+inn I shall at once transmit it.
On receipt of further information 1
w > Cleanin',. -dated off Bahrein, the 1st July 1871.
eWb . q rr ived from Kuteef and states that the
3(B/i June .—Sandal dMmja s ^ a( re beyond Bedran (Bedran is one day s
Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. and his force had marc e supplies from Kuteef.
march from Kuteef), and had sent ioi 1