Trelado de huma carta de João fernandez pera Mestre francisco de Manguche para Bungo.

This 19th-century handwritten letter from João to Bungo, dated 1865, details a request for spiritual support and prayer. The document, written in Portuguese, reflects the colonial context of the time, addressing a superior (v. R.) for spiritual guidance and assistance. The letter emphasizes the send...

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Summary:This 19th-century handwritten letter from João to Bungo, dated 1865, details a request for spiritual support and prayer. The document, written in Portuguese, reflects the colonial context of the time, addressing a superior (v. R.) for spiritual guidance and assistance. The letter emphasizes the sender's commitment to fulfilling God’s commandments and seeks intercession for their salvation. It mentions the veneration of saints (N.S.) and the desire for divine glory. The transcription provides insight into religious practices and the hierarchical nature of spiritual leadership during this period.
Entry number 71 in catalogue "Jesuítas na Ásia"