Catalogue of the Manuscripts in the Spanish Language in the British Museum. Vol. 4

by Pascual de Gayangos; British Museum. Department of Manuscripts

127. Memorandum of a letter from the same to Gaylan, congratulating him on his late successes; wishing he may conquer over all his enemies; proffering what services he can render from Tangier, and acquainting him that he has for his sake granted a safe-conduct (seguro) to the sons of El Shat. (This was sent by Abdalla during my absence, and not copied in the book); Tangier, Feb. 15, 1666/7 f. 89

128. One other, Feb. 19, “writt in complement to Abdala, that he might not goe without a letter. (Not copyed by reason the boate pressed for a dispatch)” ibid.

129. Col. Norwood to Jehia (Yahya) ben Asar (ben Nasar?) alcayde of Alcasar, sending him two lances and shafts (palos de lanças) as a present; Tangier, 5/15 March, 1666/7 ibid.

(Sent with a translation in Arabeque by a servant of the alcayde, who came in on Saturday, March 2.)

130. The same to Cidi Hamet Ben Abdelgrim Nacasis, governor of Tetuan, asserting his right to give or withhold permission to reside in Tangier; Tangier, 6/16 March, 1666/7 f. 90

131. The same to the Almocadenes, Talyb Hamet el Shat and Hossain el Shat, in answer to their request for powder and paper, and to inquire about certain letters of Cidi [Hamet] el Jader [ben Aly] Gaylan; also sending a present of four yards (varas) of cloth. (Sent by a son of the Shat (Sheikh) of Angara, who came in with a letter, 14 inst. in Arabeque); Tangier, 15/25 March, 1666/7 f. 90

132. The same to Cidi Hamet el Jader ben Aly Gaylan, expressing wishes for his good success, and sending a piece (corte) of cloth, the finest that could be procured; Tangier, 31 March, 1666/7 ibid.

133. The same to Cidi Hamet Ben Abdelgrim Nacasis, governor of Tetuan, sending him some lamps (lamparas) which he had asked for, and proffering services; Tangier, 2/12 April, 1667 f. 92

134. The same to Cidi Hamet el Jader Ben Aly Gaylan, congratulating him on his success over his enemies; informing him that he expects four ships of war from England, and promising to prevent Spanish ships from molesting his subjects; Tangier, 3/13 April, 1667 ibid.