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Renewed hostilities with Rahmah b. Jabir, 1825-1826 291

subject of their grievances - I found however that they were
still at Lassa from whence I could scarcely look for an answer
to my letters in less than four days, and therefore resolved

to remain at Bahrein till the expiration of that period.
3. Altho' the reply of Rama bin Jabir to my communication
was not of a very encouraging description, I again pointed out
to him by letter the inevitable consequences of a perseverance
in his present line of conduct, and offered to receive any
moderate proposal that might enable me to mediate between him
and Katiffe on a basis of justice and mutual convenience. With
regard to the claim which he asserts in his letter, to Government
of that Country, altho' in my own mind perfectly satisfied of its

nullity I thought it desirable to take advantage of the superior
information procurable at Bahrein to enquire more minutely into
its origin, on this subject therefore I requested the opinion of
Sheikh Mahomed bin Ahmed and the enclosed memorandum from that
Chieftain will I trust sufficiently demonstrate the groundless
nature of these pretensions.

A. The enclosed Copies of the correspondence which passed
during my subsequent stay in the neighbourhood of Katiffe seem
to point out the necessity for restraining the excesses of Rahma
bin Jabir, and if possible compelling him to give security for
his future good conduct. The prospects of this adventurer have
changed materially since the receipt of the communication from
Toorkey the Wahabcc Chief, alluded to by Mahomed bin Erraher,
and Abdoola bin Ahmed in the enclosures Nos. 1 & 2, and his
rejoicings on that event added to his unjustifiable attacks on
the Kattiffe and Grain Boats, which immediately succeeded it,

clearly manifest his reliance on the protection of his old
friends, and the confidence with which he looks forward to a