_ 461 _ league from Basra which forms two channels in the river. island. People say that useful work could be carried out on this There is no stone there but they say that it could be brought from nearby. I inform Your Honour of these matters as they are told to me, but I give them no credit because of the discrepancies I find. It does seem to me, however, that if such a place could be found, it would assure a certain amount of security in this strait, since, even if the Turks take Basra, there would be no need to fear them as they would not be able to navigate this strait. My Lord, I owe much to the Lord Governor because of the many honours and favours which he bestows on me and wishes to bestow on me. I cannot serve him sufficiently, nor Your Honour his son. I only say and I admit that I and all my family owe much to your family. I shall always be obliged to him as will my sons to His Lordship's sons. When the time comes, my sons will serve his sons. If they to comply with this honour and service they will die with my blessing because this is the most.
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