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54 ANNUAL RETORT OF THE FEHSIAN GULF POLITICAL RESIDENCY
June 13th.—Mr. Boland Storrs returned to Kuwait having had heat.
stroke, two days’ journey out.
July 27th.—Tho Political Agent proceeded on a month's force leave to
India. Lieutenant O. O. Kelly, I.8.M.D., remaining in charge of ourrent
duties,
September 23th.—His Excellcnoy 'the Naval Commandor-in-Chiof,
Indies Squadron, visited Kuwait on H.M.S. “ Northbrook”,
October 9th.—The Political Agent returned from Baghdad whither he had
gone on return from leave and resumed charge.
October 11th.—The Political Agent proceeded on a special mission to Nejd;
Assistant Surgeon J. Q. Johnstone carrying on the current duties.
December 7th.—Shaikh Nasir al Mubarak, younger brother of the ruling
Shaikh, died suddenly of cholera. He was attended by Dr. Stanley Mylrea of
the American Mission who wfas not altogether satisfied that the cause of death
was really cholera, as no other case occurred in the town.
December 2Sih.—The Political Agent returned from Nejd,

B. E. A. HAMILTON, Lieutenant-Oolong