ملف رقم ٦٠٠ لسنة ١٩٠٥ الجزء ٤ "المنطقة الداخلية لعدن: المعاهدات المقترحة مع سلطان البدع وسلطان العوذلي؛ وقد ظلّت المعاهدة مع البدع معلّقة" [و‎‎٢‎٢‎٧] (١٥٨/٨٥)

Mason will not come to Shugra unless the reply of the Kasasi was received.
Oh friend, we have received a letter to-day from Sultan Ali bin Ahmed which
we herewith forward for your perusal. You may decide as to what you deem
suitable (good). Your reply is requested. We have come to know that mes
sengers have been despatched to you with letters containing definite information
from the Rasasi and Humaikani. If they have written to you about their com
ing please inform us when it will be and if they are not coming soon.
May you be preserved.
From— Sultan Alt Bin Ahmed, the Rasasi,
To— Sdltan Ahmed bin Husen, the Fadthli.
After Compliments,—
We have received your kind letter and understood its contents. You
state that there has been correspondence between us and the Europeans. Ihat
: 8 correct. They (Government) desire that a meeting should take place between
Ihem and ns at Shugra, but we are not willing unless Ahmed bin Husen and
Sheikh Ahmed Husen should ascertain about our stipend, present and ammum-
Gon as well as the benefit of our brothers and tribesmen. Please enquire into
all the affairs between the Europeans and us, and that we should meet T 0 "
nlace at Shu°ra. The negotiation may be concluded through Sheikh Ahmed
Husen as he and the Humaikani listen to each other. Please let us know what
is arranged.
From— Sultan Ali bin Ahmed, the Rasasi,
T 0 The Hajie Andulla Am’ Urajie, Aden.
After Compliments,—
We have despatched a letter to the British Government and a letter to
c* i* a i .v,,,.! v,in TTuspn in reply to the one we have received from him (the
Sultan Ahmed bin - , V 7 bas been commun ; ca t,on
l Sn fhe Brtoh Government and us concerning a meeting which is to be
between the liritisn u to ^ at there are
S^ofthTShaf’Tcre^ c^er tb- o-selves and the PadthU.^ Ij.
-"ce 011 We' wrot to Wm thlfwe krc not as the other Chiefs and request-
He may enquire into the matters and may treat our interest as his own.
As to the letter of the fW^ntofot aMmCow 1™ Sheikh
Ahmed*Husen 1 bin' aIi med Am
u™^ all these things^ ^Wc are coming to Beda. You must have heard
of the damage we have sostaineA mucb disappo i n t e d by committal
A camel of ours was killed t 0 f this event. We request you
of the act. W~e will incur expenses inclined to bestow on us. What
to send us what the Governm J ourselves as soon as you settle the
s,:” ~ .o^xr w .a r-
at Shugra.
Please do not detain the Sayad and give him present.
Protectorate treaty with the Rasasi Sultans of
<• Q-nd ^nl+nriq Ali bin Ahmed, the Rasasi, and Alawi
«< »>” '•“»» - “ d
friendship. 5