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Rebellion of Al bin Ali and Al Bu Ainain, 1835-1839 399

board one of our vessels of War. Hajec boo shab, the Wazeer

of the Uttoobe sheik/ who has lately arrived with letters
from his Superior/ does not however consider the power he
possesses sufficiently ample to authorize him to undertake
the office without having a further communication with
Abdoola bin Ahmed. In order therefore as little time os poss­
ible may be lost in making a reference, I trust you will concur
with me in the expediency of despatching one of the vessels of
the Squadron under your Command over to Bahrein, in company
with Hajee boo shab. In the event of the Uttoobec Chief con­
senting to his Wazeer proceeding upon this Mission, I would

wish the Officer in command of the Cruizer selected for the
service to be instructed to convey Hajee Boo Shab to Aboothabee,
and, on her arrival off that place to afford every facility
for both parties meeting on board the vessel of War for the
purpose of entering into negotiations. At the same time I
request that he will carefully abstain from giving the slightest
pledge or guarantee on the part of the Government, to any
arrangement that may be entered into. I should further suggest
that the Commanding officer, previously to leaving Aboothabee
should ascertain distinctly from both parties whether their
differences have been amicably adjusted or whether they part
as enemies. In the former case it will be advisable to obtain
an authenticated Copy of the agreement which has been entered
into. After remaining off Aboothabee a sufficient time for

the question of Peace or war to be decided, the Cruizer will
convey Hajee Boo Shab back to Bahrein, and from thence make
the best of her way to rejoin the Head Quarters of the
Squadron.
2 Should the Officer in Command of the Vessel of War, i
upon his arrival at Bahrein, find that Sheik Abdoola ben Ahmed
refuses to allow Hajee Boo Shab to proceed to Aboothabee for