We, Sri Paduka Maulana Al Sultan MOHAMMAD JAMALUL AHLAM KIRAM, son of Sri Paduka Marhum Al Sultan MOHAMMAD PULALUN KIRAM, Sultan of Sulu and of all dependencies thereof, on behalf of ourselves and for our heirs and successors, and with the expressed desire of all Datus in common agreement, do hereby desire to lease of our own free will and satisfaction, to Gustavus Baron de Overbeck of Hong Kong, and to Alfred Dent, Esquire of London, who act as representatives of a British Company, together with their heirs, associates, successors, and assigns forever and until the end of time, all rights and powers which we posses over all territories and lands tributary to us on the mainland of the island of Borneo, commencing from Pandasan River on the east, and thence along the whole east coast as far as the Sibuku River on the south, including all territories, on the Pandasan River in the coastal areas, known as as Paitan, Sugut, Bangkal, Labuk, Sandakan, China-balangan, Mumiang and all other territories and coastal lands to the south, bordering on Darvel Bay and as far as the Sibuka RIver, together with all the islands which lie within nine miles from the coast.
In consideration of this territorial lease, the Honorable Gustavus Baron de Overbeck and Alfred Dent, Esquire, promise to pay His Majesty Maulana Sultan Mohammad Jamalul Ahlam Kiram and to his heirs and successors, the sum of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS annually, to be paid each and every year.
The abovementioned territories are from today truly leased to Gustavus Baron de Overbeck and to Alfred Dent, Esquire, as already said, together with their heirs, their associates (company) and powers hereby leased shall not be transferred to another nation, or company of other nationality, without the consent of His Majesty's Government.
Should there be any dispute, or reviving of old grievances of any kind, between us and our heirs and successors, with Gustaves Baron de Overbeck or his Company then the matter will be brought for consideration or judgement to His Majesty's Consul General in Brunei.
Moreover, if His Majesty Maulana Al Sultan Mohammad Jamlul Ahlam Kiram, and his heirs and successors, become involved in any trouble or difficulties hereafter, the said Honorable Gustabus Baron de Overbeck and his Company promise to give aid and advice to us within the extend of their ability.
This treaty is written in Sulu, at the Palace of the SUltan Mohammad Jamalul ahlam Kiram on the 19th day of the month of Muharam, A.H. 1295, that is the 22nd day of January year of 1878.
In consideration of this territorial lease, the Honorable Gustavus Baron de Overbeck and Alfred Dent, Esquire, promise to pay His Majesty Maulana Sultan Mohammad Jamalul Ahlam Kiram and to his heirs and successors, the sum of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS annually, to be paid each and every year.
The abovementioned territories are from today truly leased to Gustavus Baron de Overbeck and to Alfred Dent, Esquire, as already said, together with their heirs, their associates (company) and powers hereby leased shall not be transferred to another nation, or company of other nationality, without the consent of His Majesty's Government.
Should there be any dispute, or reviving of old grievances of any kind, between us and our heirs and successors, with Gustaves Baron de Overbeck or his Company then the matter will be brought for consideration or judgement to His Majesty's Consul General in Brunei.
Moreover, if His Majesty Maulana Al Sultan Mohammad Jamlul Ahlam Kiram, and his heirs and successors, become involved in any trouble or difficulties hereafter, the said Honorable Gustabus Baron de Overbeck and his Company promise to give aid and advice to us within the extend of their ability.
This treaty is written in Sulu, at the Palace of the SUltan Mohammad Jamalul ahlam Kiram on the 19th day of the month of Muharam, A.H. 1295, that is the 22nd day of January year of 1878.
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