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Response of the Ottoman Authorities following the Murder of a Messenger at Bahrain [571r] (5/26)
The record is made up of 1 item (13 folios). It was created in 27 Oct 1871-16 Jan 1872. It was written in English. 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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Xo. 18.—Telegram to Colonel Felly.
30//* November 1871, No. 2471P.
Xo. 19.—Telegram to the Political
Secretary, Bombay.
30//* November 1871, No. 2475P.
Xo. 20.—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.
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30//* November 1871, No.
Xo. 21.—Telegram from Colonel
Herbert.
30//* November 1871.
Xo. 22.—Telegram from the Poli
tical Secretary, Bombay.
1$/ December 1871.
No. 23.—Telegram to Colonel Belly.
1st December 1871, No. 2491P.
Arab colours. The corvette, gun-boat,
two small steamers at Ojair and steamer
Babel are to meet
Pasha
An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders.
at Kuteef,
where he is expected to return from
Lahsa in about 13 days. They will
accompany
Pasha
An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders.
to Bahrein, where he
will raise the question of murder of
messenger. The Turkish tone towards
Bahrein being designedly threatening,
asks that if there are any fresh instruc
tions they may be sent to him as quickly
as possible.
Directs him to state what reparation
is due to the Turkish authorities for the
murder of messenger. A full statement
of facts to be drawn up and signed by
Bahrein Chief and handed to him. Tur
kish officers to be informed that the
murder case can only be settled by diplo
macy, and cannot affect the political
status of Bahrein.
Forwards a copy of the above mes
sage.
With advertence to above, forwards
copy of the telegraphic orders from the
Secretary of State therein referred to.
Beport of Abdoollah’s flight from
Lahsa confirmed. His sons and brother
and personal adherents with him. They
are supposed to have had previous com
munication with Saood. Turks in Lahsa
uneasy.
Pelly telegraphs, Bahrein, 26th.—Bah
rein Chief has addressed a letter to
Midhut
Pasha
An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders.
, giving true version of
messenger’s death, and expressing regret
at the accident. Has also expressed
regret at conduct of Turkish authorities
in not intimating transference of
Lahsa rule to the Turks, and selecting
an unaccredited person at blood-feud
with Bahrein. Xo further news of
Pasha’s movements inland.
Send quickly a copy of the letter
written by the Bahrein Chief to Midhut
Pasha
An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders.
.
Exd.—T. Y.
Tinder-Secretary to the Government of India.
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Letter and Enclosures to HM Secretary of State for India, dated 20 December 1871.
The papers concern the response to the seizure and execution at Bahrein [Bahrain] of a messenger from the 'pirate', Nassir bin Mobarek, who wished to communicate with Guttur [Qatar], and the seizure of letters the messenger was carrying. The messenger was said to have been responsible for the murder of the father of the Ruler of Bahrain [‘Īsá bin ‘Alī Āl Khalīfah], and the letters included some from the Ottoman military commander in the area.
The Enclosures include reports of the incident, including one from the commander of HM Gunboat Hugh Rose ; correspondence from Lieutenant-Colonel Lewis Pelly, 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 the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ; correspondence from the Viceroy; a request from Midhut Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. , the Ottoman Governor at Baghdad for reparation over the incident; the British wish to avert the threat of Turkish interference in Bahrain; reports of the escape of Abdullah [Abdallah ibn Faisal ibn Turki Āl Sa‘ūd] from Lahsa [Hasa]; and reports of the expression by the Ruler of Bahrain of regret over the messenger's murder.
The Enclosures are dated 27 October - 1 December 1871.
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