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APPENDIX TO REPORT FROM SELECT COMMITTEE
Appendix, No. 8.
Appendix, No. 3.
In the Name of God, the Name above every name !
To His Excellency Sir George Clerk, k.c.b.. Governor of Bombay.
A. C.,—Whilst your attached friend was anxiously waiting for welcome news from you,
in the most propitious of moments, namely, on the last day of Sliawal, your esteemed
letter reached us with most gratifying tidings, brought by the steamer “ Zenobia,” and delivered
to us by your Commissioner, the noble and accomplished Mr. George Badger. We
were highly delighted at his arrival, and with the informations which he has communicated
to us on matters in general, but more especially as regards the arbitration of the eminent
Governor General of India betwixt us and our brother Majeed. We readily accept the
same, and are quite satisfied therewith, seeing that the award is impartial. We onlyregret
our inability to compensate you for all the trouble which we have lately occasioned
you.
Whai your Excellency has stated with regard to Toorkee, and on the matter of Sobar is
precisely what we had hoped from you. But because we judged that Mr. George Badger’s
going to Sobar in person might occasion us embarrassment in the affairs of Oman, we
begged Inm to abstain from going, and to send (to Syud Toorkee) the letter of the Government
which had been entrusted to him. Mr. Badger yielded to this our request, and
dispatehed the letter accordingly. When the reply arrives it shall be delivered to Mr.
Pengelley, the Agent of the exalted (British) Government at this place. Mr. George Badger
has also conferred with us regarding the electric telegraph. All the countries under our
jurisdiction are at the disposal of the great (British) Government, and we shall be delighted
if they should require any service from us in that behalf, and I shall feel honoured by
carrying out their wishes. We pray God that the electric telegraph may be set up
throughout our dominions in perfect security.
We have further informed Mr. George Badger of several matters touching our interests
and the interests of the great (British) Government in the Persian Gulf, and he will communicate
the same to your exalted Excellency, in whose auspices we have full confidence.
On account of the importance of these subjects, we have confided them, as above stated, to
Mr. George Badger.
Whatever service you may require from us, a hint thereof will suffice for its accomplishment
Finally, we wish you perfect peace and prosjierity.
From your truly sincere friend the servant of God, who confides in Him as the Giver of
all good.
(signed) Thovieynee hin Saeed bin Sultan.
4th of Fl-Kaada 1277 (loth May 1861). (l.s.)
(True translation.)
(signed) George Percy Badger.
Appendix, No. 4.
He is the great God !
To His Excellency Sir George Clerk, k.-c.b,, Governor of Bombay.
A. C.,—The object of these affectionate lines is to acknowledge the receipt of your most
esteemed letter containing the expression of your favourable sentiments towards us. We
have understood perfectly the contents of the same, especially what your Excellency has
written respecting Mr. Hormuzd Rassam, and the necessity of his proceeding to Aden.
We are o-rieved at the prospect of this separation more than we are able to describe ; for
since his residence with us, we have experienced from him nothing but the most kindly
interest, and his solicitous endeavours have always been exerted on our behalf. Hence our.
heart is'sad, and we are greatly depressed; nevertheless, your orders are supreme, and
must be obeyed. With regard to Mr*. Pengelley, vvhoin you have accredited to us as the
agent of the great (British) Government, he has been introdriced to us, and we pray God
that he may never experience anything from your loving friend but kindness and hearty
co-operation in all matters. We beg that your Excellency will not cease to keep us informed
of your welfare, in wbicli we have a lively interest. And should you require anything
at our hands, a hint alone will suffice, by the help of God, for its execution. Accept
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