Abstract: This file consists of a single letter, dated 25 February 1939, from Hugh Weightman, Political Agent at Bahrain, to the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf, Bushire.The letter relays a message received from the Residency Agent at Sharjah, reporting the death of Shaikh Muhammad bin Sultan an-Nu'aimi of Dhank [Shaikh Muḥammad bin Sultan Āl Nu‘aymī of Ḑank] on 28 January 1939. The letter also reports a rumour that Shaikh Muhammad was poisoned by his brother.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 3; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.