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From Syud ManjId ben Durwelsh
Agent of Sheikh A1i
Chief of Bahrain
To Colonel Polly
Resident Persian Gulf

Dated 23rd Rubee ool Tanee 1286
2nd August 1869
Received 3rd August 1869
AG The object of Sheikh All ben Khaalifah, in sending me to you,
is to solicit your good offices, in regard to the protection of
Bahrain on the part of the Government against all enemies. These
enemies are Mahomed ben Khalifah, Abdellah ben Faysal, and the Pasha
of Baghdad and others. Mahomed ben Khalifah's mind is continually
towards mischief. He has sent his son Jabir to Abdellah ben Faysul
asking him for aid against Bahrain. Nassir ben Moorbarek ben
Abdellah ben Ahmed has collected men from the Howajer and other
Bedouins and awaits an opportunity to come to Bahrain. Under these
circumstances, Bahrain will not settle, the inhabitants will be
uneasy and in fear, and communication to and from the place will
cease. I beg that you will, either appoint a person on your part to
reside in Bahrain and hoist the British Flag, or detach a Government
vessel to remain there or to frequent the place very often, in order
that the enemy may not attempt to come and the people may settle and
enjoy peace and quiet. Otherwise obtain the permission of the
Government that Shaikh Alihimself may prevent the enemy from coming
to Bahrain and to hold strong against (blockade) Kateef, so that the
enemy may not have the power or means of coming out against Bahrain.
“True Translated Purport-

(Signed) Gen Lucas
Clerk & Interpreter
Bushire Residency