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Telegram, dated Bushirc, the 14th April 1888.
From—The Political Resident in the Persian Gulf,
To—The Foreign Secretary, Calcutta.
Following telegram was despatched to Drilish Chargd d’AfTaircs (at Tehran)
Very Secret. I have obtained secretly copy of telegrams which show that Amin Sultao
approved and sanctioned expenditure for llaji Ahmed Khan's first mission to Arabian coast
for the purpose of inducing Chiefs to become Persian vassals, also Amin sanctioned scheme
proposed by llaji Ahmad Khan for seizure of Bahrein by Sheikh Jasim of Guttur, who
seemingly undertook to put Persians in possession ; seems Malck dissented, more impor*
tant information expected.