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Chat he would sooner die than consent as no dependence could
be placed on Shaik Abdulla's promises.
On the 23rd of the same month the Resident had

another interview with Shaik lisa been Tarreef, when, finding
that all his efforts for a satisfactory adjustment of the
difference between the Chief of Bahrein and Shaik Esa to be
unavailing, he Informed the latter that he would withdraw
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himself from any further attempt to mediate between them, and
. that, on the termination of the month of Ramzan/ 18th December
1838/ both parties would be at liberty to pursue their own
course for the attainment of what they considered their own
rights, without any Interference from the British Government.
That officer at the same time informed the Shaik that the

restrictive line as laid down by Major Morrison must be
carefully observed, as Commanders of Vessels of War would be
instructed to take possession of any other Boats belonging
to the Belligerents save those engaged In Trade found Cruizing
or fighting on the Persian side of the restricted Boundary.
A Similar Communication was made to the Chief of Bahrein.
In the 4th para of this letter Captain Hennell
suggests the expediency of a public notification being issued
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regarding the approaching hostilities between Bahrein and
I Aboothabee, in order that British subjects might not unknow­
ingly risk their property by embarking it on board the Vessels
belonging to either of the contending parties.
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The Resident, with his communication dated the 27th
November, forwards Copy of a letter written by him to Commo­
dore Brucks requesting that he would issue instructions to the
Comrs. of the Vessels of War in the Culf, in the event of

their falling in with any boats belonging to Bahrein or
Aboothabee cruizing beyond the prescribed limits under suspic­
ious circumstances, to examine them and if found to be
employed upon any other than trading voyage to detain and
bring such vessels into Bushlre.

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