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could threaten to imprison one or t»o .leading Nejdio. If they
levy war tax on Bahrain subjects, v/e should levy ari-ekactly
similar amount in Bahrain to compensate them, .•./id I think wo

should find thv.t the trouble ceased almost at once, The Shui.ch
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of 'in.tar liar, shown that he v/ac quite capable of protecting’hio
interests against the Persians, and since we have deprived Buh-
rain of a frno hand v/e must bo prepared to face our obligations.
3. It may be thought that there i3 something unsuual
in my giving letter of good offices to a Bahraini travelling

to or living in .iyuif. It it; quite a common thing, and is done
far more frequently by the Mejd authorities that ourselves.
Although he known that he is not allowed to correspond direct
on official matters, the Xing of Nejd luvn frequently addressed
letters to Shaikh "ainad regarding cuses in which his subjects
were involved, and it in quite common for the Amir at ;}atif to
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give similar recommendations, so he cannot raise any objection
at this stage to my doing so.
I | 0. I hope to visit ȣatif on the 19th January, if you

sec no objection, and may be away two days. I will submit a
further report upon my return.

I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your mo: (bedient servant,
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; Politi •<r^Agent, Bahrain.
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