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London,
1' AUG Vj ]') August (q , 1900.
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With reference to your letter of July 8th rela-
tlve to the right of Hie Majesty*8 Government to ex-
i erci6e protection over subjects of the Sheikh of
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i Bahrein In Persia, I am directed by Secretary Sir
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Edward Grey to transmit to you herewith copy of a
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despatch from His Majesty's ChargS d'Affaires at Teh-
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ran on the subject, v/ith special reference to the
recent confiscation and 6ale by the Persian customs
authorities of a Bahreini dhow as punishment for a
technical breach of the Customs Regulations.
It will be observed that Mr. Marling has not yet
received the amended note promised by the Persian
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Minister for Foreign Affairs and that he proposes to
take the first opportunity to renew his representa-
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tlono on the subject.
I! Sir E. Grey is of opinion that it is desirable
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to
The Under Secretary of State,
i India Office.
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