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234i Part VI—Chap. XLVI.
of Fysul, and havo foraged my territories. Also regarding Sheikh Sultan bin 8uggur, I
havo been informed that ho intends attacking Khor 1* ukuwn, Kulka and Shinas. He likewise
has joined Sacod-ul-Mootcirco. I wish therefore to know wlmt your opinion may bo in respect
to these aggressions whioh are likely to bo committed upon me. Please therefore to favour mo
with a reply. ______________
Translation of a Utter from MAJOR IlENNBLL, Resident in the Persian Gulf, to Ills Mian-
NEBS STED SOWEYNEE, Acting Governor of Mu that, dated the 14th November 1849.
After compliment*.—In a fortunate time and auspiciouo hour, I was honoured by the receipt
of Your Highnoss’s letter, dated tho 16th Zelkauda, and understood its contents, particularly
that part referring to the proceedings of Sheik Syf bin Ilumood and Sheikh Sultan bin
Suggur.
In respect to tho former, T cannot but express my regret that ho should havo committed
any aggressions upon Your Highness's territories. Although the British Government docs not
interfere in affairs which take place inland, still, considering that a Trcuty of Pcaco and
friendship was concluded between His Highness Syed Saecd and Sycd Ilumood bin Azam
through tho mediation of tho Sirkar, I havo considered it expedient to write to him a letter
of advico and admonition on the subjeot.
With reference to tho case of Sheik Sultan bin Suggur, I beg to reply that I havo received
several letters from him complaining that although Khor Fakauu had for years belonged to
him, Your Highnoss’s peoplo had taken possession of it. As I did not deem it advisable to
interfere in tho case of tho seizure of this fortress from tho hands of Sheik Sultan, so neither
can I now prevent that Chief from attempting to recover it. I trust therefore Your High­
ness will hold mo excused from interfering in this affair.

No. 184 of 1850.

Secret Department. Volume
Z*Si
of 1853.
To
Lieutenant-Colonel S. HENNELL,
Resident in the Persian Gulp.
Mated the 3rd October 1850.
8ib,
I am directed to acknowledge the receipt'of your letters of the Nos. and dates noted in
.. ..v i the margin, reporting the violation of the
Vo-°h »d': tr«w mediated by y| on the 23rd December
ion. 1839 between Iiis Highness the Imam of
No. 198, dated the 2i«t Mty 1850. Muscat and the Chief of Sohar, by Syud
No. 199. dsted the 22nd May 1850. with eac!o.uro. Thow0ynee> tbe Governor of Muscat, who after
having treacherously seized Syud Humood bin Azau, laid siege to Sohar, and being repulsed,
returned to Muscat with his captive, where the latter died a few days after his arrival, in all
probability in consequence of the harsh treatment to which he wjas subjected.
2. In reply, I am desired to inform you that the Right Honourable the Governor in
Council considers these proceedings on the part of the Governor of Muscat to be most
injudicious and unjustifiable and calculated to prove exceedingly injurious to the interests of
His Highness the Imam in Arabia. In the actual turn, however, which affairs have taken at
Muscat, His Lordship in Council finds it difficult to determine what measures are the best to
be pursued, and can therefore only lay down some general principles for your guidance.
3. The policy of the British Government, I am desired co inform you, is now, as it has
always been, to strengthen the influence and power of His Highness the Imam in Arabia, as
much as possible. His Lordship in Council is nevertheless of opinion that interference on the
present occasion can scarcely be exercised to shield Syud Tfhoweynee from the consequences of
his rash, inconsiderate and faithless conduct, without stipulating on behalf of the family of the
deceased Chief of Sohar all tbe compensation which the nature of the case now admits of.
4. It has for some time been the intention of Government to despatch a 6team frigate to
the Persian Gulf, and as the present exigencies render it desirable that this intention thould
be carried into effect without delay, instructions havo been issued for the immediate despatch
of the Honourable Company’s steamer “ Auckland,” the Commander of which vessel will on
his arrival at Bufbire under instructions from the Commodore in the Gulf place himself under
your orders. Tbe Right Honourable the Governor in Council deems it advisable not to bind
you by anjr positive orders to act in any specific manner, but rather to leave you to be guided by
events which may since the date of your communications have occurred. His Lordship in
Council is however disposed to think that it is advisable that you should proceed at once to
Muscat, and endeavour to effect a pettlement which * * * *