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and recovered from thorn with great difficulty six dollars which he brought to
mo and which I gave to llnshid, tho Nakhodn of the plundered boat. They
sworo that that was all they had taken, and I myself gavo each of the crew
of tho boat four rupees as they were poor and they left me contented and
gratoful. If any of them disputes the truth of this let him confront mo. They
nover told mo that the sums reported to you had been taken from them. The
truth is what I have written. What people say, especially complainants, is
generally exaggerated. Your friend will not fail to do what he can to suppress
evil-doers, but must acquaint you with the real facts.
As regards the Bedouins they aro strong, aud I cannot control them oxccpt
by sotting some against others. These parts arc under the Turkish authorities
aud I liavo to conform to their laws. Since the Turks have been in power thoso
who aided mo to control the Bedouins have scattered and I alone remain. Now
that I find myself uuablo to rule this place and liavo spent my all in maintain-
iug security iu El Itatr, and have not the wherewith to satisfy tho Bedouins or
conciliate the people, for they have taken all I had and deprived mo of tho
means of livelihood, I intend to seek a dwelling where I shall bo alone and re­
moved from troubles, and in a place which will be my own, and I guarantee to
you that in tho place where I am there shall bo no evil-doing nor shall ovil-
doors outer or leave it. I have had some conversation with Agha Muhammad
llahim about various matters which he will communicate to you verbally. I
adhere to what I have told him. Peace bo with you.

• Dated 17Lh llabia Thuni=l2lh January 18S7.
From—Jasim din Muhammad din Tiiani, Chief of El Uida'a,
To—Tho Resident, Persian Gulf.
After compliments—I write about the Banians regarding whom I have
already acquainted you with tho facts. Now Muhammad llahim and Jlaji
Ahmed have spoken to me about them, and I repeat my reply to you through
them. Be it known to you that what happened was this. When I went to El
Adaid thoso who did the deed attacked them, as 1 have already explained to
you, and when I returned from El Adaid and made enquiries I did my utmost
to discover them, but I swear to you by God that until now I have not been
able to learn a name of them, or a trace of them, or the tribe to which they
belonged. During my absence at that time thieves increased, so that even tho
ICadhi’s houso and others wero robbed. As to my son or any other, I appointed
no ono to govern during my absence. Why should I cxcuso myself from my
offico or resign or put auothcr iu my place? That is improbable and absurd.
If they have caused you to suppose that, it is untrue. I beg you not to believe
it or listen to it for it is without foundation. I am under your orders, and while
I am here I will protect the Banians to tho best of my power. If I depart,
your protection is sufficient.

Dated 17th Rahia Thani= 12th January 1887.
From—Am dm Rashid, Chief of El Wukrali,
To—The Resident, Persian Gulf.
After compliments—Your honored letter, dated 3rd llahiaThani, has reached
me, and I rejoice to hear of your welfare. What you communicate I hayu
understood. As regards tho Arab pirates and tho security of tho sea, williR*
the limits over which I havo authority I will keep guard, and I am at you
service. I beg of you not to ccaso to let mo hear of your welfare.
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Dated 20th Rahia Thani= I0tl» January 1887.
From—Rudi'a din Adoul Razzak, Chief of El Ghariat,
To—Tho Rosidoul, Persian Gulf.
After compliments—I have received your lottor, dated 2nd Bahia \
and in reply beg to say that I am at your service, and I know that tno
under tho protection of tho British Government, and I will suppress a '
pirates and novor conscut to their doings.