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■with the Government of India* and the Isle of France. He is much
liked by all foreigners who visit him. The Americans in the year
1833 sent a sloop of war and schooner to make a treaty! with him.
The Imaum has two sons and some daughters by his concubines. One
of them, Hilal bin Syud, takes a part in the government.

* Vide pages 248 to 259 of this Selection.
•{■ Vide pages 262 to 264 of ditto.

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