Carta do Senado da Câmara de Macau a [D. Pedro II], rei de Portugal, sobre as medidas prejudiciais ao comércio de Macau que são a liberdade de comércio na China que acolhe muitos estrangeiros concorrentes e a instituição de tribunais chineses para a cobrança de impostos sobre todo o comércio
This 17th-century document, dated 30 November 1685, is a transcription from the City Council of Macau to the Portuguese royal court. It details the economic struggles faced by the Portuguese in Macau, particularly the decline in trade and the imposition of new taxes and tribunals. The document highl...
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1685-11-30
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| Online Access: | https://macau-legacy.usj.edu.mo/docs/8NTKUJEJ/viewer_8NTKUJEJ.html |
| Summary: | This 17th-century document, dated 30 November 1685, is a transcription from the City Council of Macau to the Portuguese royal court. It details the economic struggles faced by the Portuguese in Macau, particularly the decline in trade and the imposition of new taxes and tribunals. The document highlights the impact of the general prohibition by the Tararó government and the subsequent granting of limited contractual freedoms by the Emperor of China. It also discusses the increasing influence of foreign traders and the efforts of the Dutch to exploit these changes. The text emphasizes the dire economic situation, the loss of confidence in the Emperor's support, and the reliance on divine intervention and local officials' efforts to maintain the city's prosperity. Key figures include Francisco Fragoso Alferes, Mag. de Catholica A. Luze Pinheiro, and Po de Bras da Costa. The document underscores the challenges faced by the Portuguese in maintaining their position in Macau amidst changing political and economic landscapes. Obs.: À margem, o parecer do Conselho Ultramarino de 1687-12-20 Anexo: 1687-12-20 - Consulta do Conselho Ultramarino sobre as medidas prejudiciais ao comércio de Macau, tomadas pelo imperador da China. Parecer do Conselho para que o vice-rei do Estado da Índia tome as providências necessárias à conservação de Macau. Resolução favorável do rei de 1688-02-17 (a data desta consulta está errada no original, Dezembro, 1688) Obs.: Anexa a cópia da consulta. |
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