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From—Mahomrd Khan DasiiTbr,
To—Sheikh Mah6mbd den Abdullah, Bahrein. •
Mirzft Mchdoo Khan was appointed by His Majesty lh6‘Shah’for regulating
the affairs of the porta and islands of tho Poreion Gulf.
When I heard of his arrival at Shiraz,.I and Haydor Khan informed him, as
also His Royal Highfioss tho : Yemocn-ood-Dowleh,’ son of. the Shah, and
Assef-ood-Dowleh, of tho circumstances of what happened at Bahroin; of your own
arrival there, and taking on yourself tho responsibility, of tho Government, and of
your endeavours for tho Caro and protection of tho island.'and its people,....
. On. that account His Royal Highness the Yomeen-ood-Bowloh .was pleased to
issue a ** Jtukutn," thus conferring on you an honor, and sanctioning your holding
tho Governorship of.Bahrein.
Mirza Mohdoo Khan has now. arrived at Dayer, bringing With him t.hp said
** Rukum.” * Ho lmS also brought orders for Hriyder Khan directing hiriV to.look
aftor your affairs, and to assist you in anything you may require from him.-
..Accordingly tho “Rukum” is sont to you, accompanied with a Tirma shawl
from Mirza Mohdoe Khan.
•Mirza Mohdeo Khan has submitted your circumstances and your personal
ability to His.Majesty tho Shall nt Teheran. A reply will shortly arrive, with a
Firman and dress of honor from tho capital. But it is advisable for you to
coma quietly with Hojco Abd Alco to Dayer for the purpose of completing
tho affairs of your Government. Tho messenger is sont on no othor affair
than this. B* assured in every respect. You will not be detained moro than
two days at Dayer, and you will return safe, &c. God is witness to what I say.

• From—Jkmauii Kjcan Dasiitkb, • .
To—Siikikh Mahomed jik.v Audullah, Bahrein.
I have to inform you that at this present time .Mirza Mohdoo Khan, “ Sarteep,”
has arrived with a dress of honor for you, sont by His Royal Highness the
Ycmcon-ood-Dowlch, son of His Majesty Nauscr-ood-dcon Shalir< whioh will bo
conveyed to you by Hojco Abd Alco. Xusballab, you • wilL rccoivo this, as also
further similar favors, and will obtain your wish.
Further detail is similar to what Mahomed Khan has'written to you,’and
that? is Efficient. Tnslmllnh, you will act accordingly, and von Will 'not fail it, as
all aro endeavouring for the settlement of your affairs, and for the consolidatiod of
y.our'rulo.
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Dated 10th Novombor 18(50.
Telegram from—C olon jc L Pblly, Bahrein, . •
To—II ie Excellency tho Gcfv.ornqr, MohabUsUwar,
An armed " Bugla” under Arnlrcolors attempted to pass tho blockade. Sho
was boardod, and found to carry a man who said ho had a dress of honor and
loUor promising countcnanco and support to the Pirato Chiof in possession,
Mahomed bon Abdullah. Tho man-stated- ho bolidtted tho letters camo from ono
Mohdeo Khan, formerly a Persian Envoy to Bobroln;-bat tliaV ho had no authority
from tho Shah's Govornraont.; Captain Douglas and I havo.dotainod tho.“Bugln,”
and sent special boat (o'solicit instructions concerning this, suspioioua document
and its boarcrmcanlinio wo refrain from domnndiiig either document or dross',
and treat bearer .with comploto politeness. .Important.