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Wo. 115 British Residency,
1001/1 BAHRAIN.

CONFIDENTIAL August 22, 1957-

Sir,
With reference to your telegram No. 1350 of
---- August 8, I have the honour to transmit herewith a copy
of a letter which I have 3cnt to the Huler of Bahrain on
the subject of Zubarah. (Owing to delay in translation

the letter wao not actuully delivered until August 17«)
Her Majesty's Political Agent, Buhruin, had previously
told the Ruler, as instructed in your telegram under
reference, that a letter wuu about to reach him on the
subject from me, und that wo did not wish to press him
one way or the other us regards the Saudi offer of

mediation. It wao open to him to make up his own mind.
The Ruler in reply said he did not want to bo left on his
own in this matter and preferred to have a clear statement
of our position. His reaction to my letter has not yet
been made known. Mr. Gault will be seeing him in a few
days' time before going on leuve, and I will report
further what transpires.

2. I am sending copies of this despatch to Her Majesty13
Political Agents at Bahrain and Doha.
I huve the honour to be
With the highest respect,
Sir,
Your obedient {Servant,

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(d.A.B. Burrows)

The Right Honourable
! Solwyn Lloyd, C.B.E., M.P.,
etc., etc. , etc.

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