الحملة التركية إلى نجد [و‎‎٤‎٦‎٨] (٩٤/٢٩)

Enclosure No. 11.
Telegram dated the 29th August 1871.
x rom Herbert, Baghdad.
To—Foreign Secretary, Simla.
B u SS f“f ran? t*’ f o ,° str T* ieft to -^ by steamer ^
destination. Pasha sfates re^menS tf ^^rmes are marching for same
co xe 3 iment sent to relieve some of the troops there.
No. 1850 P., dated Simla, the 31st August 1871.
^ Endorsed by the Foreign Department.
Copy forwarded to the Government of Bombay for information.
Enclosure No. 12-
Telegram dated the 29th August 1871.
Fiom Political Secretary, Bombay.
To—Foreign Secretary, Simla.
Colonel Felly telegraphs last evening: Latest intelligence from
Besidency. Mirza,. on authority of Arab reports Bedouins had attacked Ooiair
and plundered Turkish troops. Roads to Lahsah disturbed : Lahsah in alarm of
baood. Turkish commander raising men in Lahsah. Saood has written to
his son confirming Abdullah’s death. Turks receiving reinforcements at
Jlateel. Gwutter Chiefs, alarmed at Saood, cease to hoist Turkish flag. Bahreiu
Chief sending away Bedouins arrived from main land in view to keeping clear
of quarrels. Kowait Chief has begged permission to return home, but Turks
refuse.
Enclosure No. IS-
Telegram dated tbe 1st September 1871.
From— Herbert, Baghdad.
To—Foreign Secretary, Simla.
Recommandee .—Recent arrival here from Kateef confirms account of
battle between the two brothers, stating Abdullah not killed or wounded though
entirely defeated ; his followers were going over to Saood. Latter said to have
received spear wound in arm and to be in Riadh.
Enclosure No* 14.
Telegram dated the 1st September 1871.
From—Political Secretary, Guneshkund.
To—Foreign Secretary, Simla.
Clear the line .—Following from Colonel Felly to-day : “ My recomman-
dees of 28th and 29th. Your telegrain of 29th no reply received, I purpose
transmitting Admiralty orders this evening, unless forbidden to do so.”
Enclosure No- IS-
Telegram No. 1868 P., dated the 1st September 1871.
From—Foreign Secretary, Simla.
To—Political Secretary, Guneshkund.
Clear the line .—Yours of to-day. On 29th August, following message
sent to Marine Secretary, Bombay: Message begins—“With reference to
messages from Political Secretary, Bombay, 28th August, to Foreign Secretary,
Simla, have Magpie and Bullfinch been ordered back from Gulf, if not, orders
had better be sent at once. When will Lynx ready for service in Gulf?
Please inform us, but do not actually despatch her till further orders.”
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