THE HISTORY OF SULU

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PREFACE

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CHAPTER I – GEOGRAPHICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE SULU ARCHIPELAGO

In General

Island of Sulu

Geographical Features

Principal Coast Settlements

Districts of the Island

Town of Jolo

General plan, buildings and streets

Trade

Population

Endnotes of Chapter I

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CHAPTER II – GENEALOGY OF SULU

Translator’s Introduction

Sulu Author’s Introduction

Descendants of Asip

Descendants of Tuan Masha’ika

Original and Later Settlers of Sulu

Sulu Historical Notes

Introduction

Sulu Notes

Endnotes of Chapter II

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CHAPTER III – RISE AND PROSPERITY OF SULU

Sulu Before Islam

Introduction of Islam and the Rise of the Sultanate of Sulu (1380-1450)

Establishment of Islamic Rule and the Reign of Abu Bakr (1450-1480)

Early days of the sultanate (1480–1635)

Successors of Abu Bakr

Figueroa’s expedition against Sulu

Reasons for hostilities

Rule of Batara Shah Tangah

Figueroa’s expedition against Mindanao

Moro Raids

“First Spanish conquest and occupation of Sulu (1635–1646)”

Sulu Supremacy in the Archipelago (1647–1850)

Successors of Bungsu

Reign of Sultan Alimud Din I

Reign of Sultan Israel

Moro Pirates

Treaty of 1836 with the Sultan of Sulu

Treaty of the Treaty

Ratification of the treaty of 1836 by the Queen Regent of Spain

Expedition of Governor Claveria

Visits to Jolo of Captain Henry Keppel and Sir James Brooke

Endnotes of Chapter III

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CHAPTER IV – DECLINE OF SULU (1851- 1896)

Expedition Against Jolo

Treaty of April 30, 1851

Translation of the Sulu text of the treaty of 1851

Politico-Military Government of Mindanao and Adjacent Islands

Endnotes of Chapter IV

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CHAPTER V- JOLO DURING SPANISH TIME

Spanish Landed in Jolo

Rule of Sultan Jamalul A’lam

Cession of Possessions in Borneo to British North Borneo Company

Treaty of 1878

Translation of the Spanish Copy of the Treaty

Translation of the Sulu Text of the Treaty of 1878

Rule of Sultan Badarud Din II

Struggle of the Sultanate

Rule of Sultan Harun

Rule of Sultan Jamalul Kiram II

Endnotes of Chapter V

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CHAPTER VI- CONCLUSION

Political Status of Sulu

Attitude of the Moros

Mistakes and Difficulties of the Spanish Rule

Report of Baltasar Giraudier

Views of Espina

Purpose of Spain

Resources of Spain

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APPENDIXES I-XXIV

– Appendix I: The pacification of Mindanao by Ronquillo

– Appendix II: The pacification of Mindanao, 1600

– Appendix III: The Moro raids of 1599 and 1600

– Appendix IV: Gallinato’s expedition to Jolo

– Appendix V : Olaso’s expedition in 1629 (The people are courageous and warlike)

– Appendix VI: Corcuera’s campaign in Jolo (Ltr from Samboangan)

– Appendix VII: Obando’s report on the preparations to be undertaken to return Alimud Din to Sulu

– Appendix VIII: Obando’s report on the circumstances attending the attempt to return Alimud Din to Sulu

– Appendix IX: Report on the occupation of Palawan and Balabak

– Appendix X: Brief report on the expedition to take possession of Palawan

– Appendix XI: Letter of the King of Spain to Sultan Israel

–Appendix XII: Letter from the Captain-general of the Philippines forwarding a copy of the treaty of peace, protection, and commerce with Sulu

– Appendix XIII: Royal directions relative to a general policy and the regulation of commerce with Sulu, and the advisability of making Zamboanga a free port

– Appendix XIV: Camba’s report on the circumstances attending the treaty of 1836 and its bases

– Appendix XV: Camba’s report to the Colonial Office discussing the difficulties of commerce with Sulu and the advisability of making Zamboanga a free port

– Appendix XVI: Communication from the Governor of Zamboanga to the Supreme Government of the Philippines relative to the treaty of Sir James Brooke with the Sultan of Sulu, together with other communications relating to the treaty, 1849

– Appendix XVII: Communication from the Supreme Government of the Philippines to the Secretary of State, relative to the treaty of Sir James Brooke with the Sultan of Sulu

– Appendix XVIII: Regulations relative to taxes and imposts on natives and immigrants in Sulu

– Appendix XIX: The Protocol of Sulu, of 1877, between Spain, Germany, and Great Britain

– Appendix XX :The Protocol of Sulu of 1885, between Spain, Germany, and Great Britain

– Appendix XXI: Decree of the General Government in regard to payment of tribute by Sulus

– Appendix XXII: Royal communication relative to the rights of foreigners on the pearl fisheries of Sulu

– Appendix XXIII : Royal directions relative to the treatment of foreigners engaged in pearl fishing in the Sulu waters

– Appendix XXIV: La Torre’s views on the policy that should be adopted in Mindanao and Sulu

Endnotes of Appendixes I-XXIV

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COLOPHON

CORRECTIONS

MAPS AND DIAGRAMS

Map of Sulu Archipelago

Sketch of Jolo Before 1888

DIAGRAM 1. Sultan and Royal Datus of Sulu

DIAGRAM 2. Datus of Sulu not Descended from Abubakar

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