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think will proceed himself to Aboothabee. After the receipt
of the Imam's letter sent by Sulmin bin Khumees to Sooltan bin
Suggur the latter prepared a communication to Shaik Abdoollah
bin Ahmed and sent it to his brother Salih with instructions
to despatch a boat with it to Bahrein which he did on the 30th

ult. The general report is that the Imam has permitted Shaik
Sooltan to negotiate a peace between himself and the Chief of
Bahrein. I reported before that Rashid bin Humud and Ahmed

bin Suroor Boo Shamis had requested Sooltan to visit Zuet in
order to endeavour to make up their quarrel. He accordingly
proceeded there but failing to arrange matters returned. On
the 30 ult. Ally bin Ahmed a cousin of Rashid bin Humud
arrived at Ras el'Khymah with an application to bln Suggur
for assistance and support which the Shaik could not afford.

Ally bin Ahmed remained till the 3 inst. but being unable to
obtain the desired help took his departure for Zuet.
The greatest confusion is produced by the Beduins going about
in parties of 10 and plundering all they meet whether friend
or foe. Udwee and Mooslim bin Rashid's crew are still in

confinement. I send my letters now in duplicate in
consequence of the stormy season they are liable to be lost.
Enclosed are the copies of the letters I have sent.

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