Sobre a desmembração da ilha de Hong-Kong. Da diocese de Macau.
This 1843 official correspondence, originating from the Portuguese colonial administration in Macao, concerns the ecclesiastical jurisdictional disputes arising from British acquisition of Hong Kong and its impact on the Padroado Real system. The document, addressed to a high-ranking colonial offici...
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Addressed to Your Excellency
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Alignment with Prior Directives
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British Acquisition Of Hong Kong
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Colonial Diplomacy
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Confidential Instructions
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Delay in Formal Response
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Despatch No. 15
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East Asia Ecclesiastical Dynamics
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Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Dispute
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Episcopal appointment
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High-Ranking Colonial Official
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Historical Document Analysis
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Internal Administrative Annotations
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Official Correspondence
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Padroado Real System
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Perceived Injury to Patronage Rights
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Pontiff Communication
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Portuguese Colonial Administration in Macao
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Portuguese Ecclesiastical Rights
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Spiritual Jurisdictional Tensions
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| description | This 1843 official correspondence, originating from the Portuguese colonial administration in Macao, concerns the ecclesiastical jurisdictional disputes arising from British acquisition of Hong Kong and its impact on the Padroado Real system. The document, addressed to a high-ranking colonial official (referred to as "Your Excellency"), confirms alignment with prior directives regarding the perceived injury to Portugal’s ecclesiastical patronage rights (Padroado Eclesiástico) following the transfer of Hong Kong from Macao’s ecclesiastical jurisdiction. It references Despatch No. 3, which detailed protests against the usurpation of spiritual authority over Hong Kong, and indicates concurrence in reporting this matter to the Supreme Pontiff. The author further notes receipt of confidential instructions—specifically Despatch No. 2—to delay formal diplomatic notification until resolution of pending issues concerning episcopal appointments and confirmations, as previously raised in Despatch No. 15 from the preceding year. Dated 10 April 1843, with marginal annotations indicating internal administrative handling, the document reflects ongoing tensions between Portuguese ecclesiastical authority and emerging British colonial governance in East Asia. This primary source provides critical insight into 19th-century imperial ecclesiastical politics, the defence of colonial patronage rights, and the intersection of religious and political authority within the context of European imperialism in China. Doc.7 |
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[Page 1] [Texto Principal] acha o exercício oberanos Portuguê ção de barbecas. tendo respondido a V.S.ª a meu Despacho N.º 3, so a ofensa feita ao Padroado Eclesiástico membracão da Ilha de Hong Kong usurpado de Macao, cumpre-me dizer agora que me conformo com a delibe ração tomada por V.S.ª a este respeito em indicar esta nova circunstância às informações que tem de apresentar ao Papa Pontifício pela usurpação dos direitos inherentes ao mesmo Padroado; tendo todavia a ordem de sobretaxar a entrega da Nota, sem se achar sufici entemente concluído o negócio da Con sistência dos Bispos, o que serve também para o seu N.º 15 do ano passado hávido tempo recebi N.º 2 (mui reservado) [Anotações marginais] [No canto inferior direito] N.
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The exercise of spiritual jurisdiction by Portuguese ecclesiastical authorities has been disrupted due to the establishment of bishoprics. Having responded to Your Excellency’s Despatch No. 3 regarding the injury inflicted upon the Padroado Eclesiástico through the usurpation of the Island of Hong Kong from Macao, I must now state that I concur with the decision adopted by Your Excellency on this matter—namely, to bring this new circumstance to the attention of the information already being submitted to the Supreme Pontiff concerning the usurpation of rights inherent to the same Padroado. Nevertheless, I have received instructions to defer the delivery of the Note until the matter concerning the appointment and confirmation of Bishops is sufficiently resolved—a point which also relates to Your Excellency’s despatch No. 15 from last year. Some time ago, I received your No. 2 (highly confidential).
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[Page 1] [Texto Principal] acha o exercício oberanos Portuguê ção de barbecas. tendo respondido a V.S.ª a meu Despacho N.º 3, so a ofensa feita ao Padroado Eclesiástico membracão da Ilha de Hong Kong usurpado de Macao, cumpre-me dizer agora que me conformo com a delibe ração tomada por V.S.ª a este respeito em indicar esta nova circunstância às informações que tem de apresentar ao Papa Pontifício pela usurpação dos direitos inherentes ao mesmo Padroado; tendo todavia a ordem de sobretaxar a entrega da Nota, sem se achar sufici entemente concluído o negócio da Con sistência dos Bispos, o que serve também para o seu N.º 15 do ano passado hávido tempo recebi N.º 2 (mui reservado) [Anotações marginais] [No canto inferior direito] N.
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The exercise of spiritual jurisdiction by Portuguese ecclesiastical authorities has been disrupted due to the establishment of bishoprics. Having responded to Your Excellency’s Despatch No. 3 regarding the injury inflicted upon the Padroado Eclesiástico through the usurpation of the Island of Hong Kong from Macao, I must now state that I concur with the decision adopted by Your Excellency on this matter—namely, to bring this new circumstance to the attention of the information already being submitted to the Supreme Pontiff concerning the usurpation of rights inherent to the same Padroado. Nevertheless, I have received instructions to defer the delivery of the Note until the matter concerning the appointment and confirmation of Bishops is sufficiently resolved—a point which also relates to Your Excellency’s despatch No. 15 from last year. Some time ago, I received your No. 2 (highly confidential).
[Marginal Notes]
[Bottom right corner] No.
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| spelling | Sobre a desmembração da ilha de Hong-Kong. Da diocese de Macau. This 1843 official correspondence, originating from the Portuguese colonial administration in Macao, concerns the ecclesiastical jurisdictional disputes arising from British acquisition of Hong Kong and its impact on the Padroado Real system. The document, addressed to a high-ranking colonial official (referred to as "Your Excellency"), confirms alignment with prior directives regarding the perceived injury to Portugal’s ecclesiastical patronage rights (Padroado Eclesiástico) following the transfer of Hong Kong from Macao’s ecclesiastical jurisdiction. It references Despatch No. 3, which detailed protests against the usurpation of spiritual authority over Hong Kong, and indicates concurrence in reporting this matter to the Supreme Pontiff. The author further notes receipt of confidential instructions—specifically Despatch No. 2—to delay formal diplomatic notification until resolution of pending issues concerning episcopal appointments and confirmations, as previously raised in Despatch No. 15 from the preceding year. Dated 10 April 1843, with marginal annotations indicating internal administrative handling, the document reflects ongoing tensions between Portuguese ecclesiastical authority and emerging British colonial governance in East Asia. This primary source provides critical insight into 19th-century imperial ecclesiastical politics, the defence of colonial patronage rights, and the intersection of religious and political authority within the context of European imperialism in China. Doc.7 Documents Portugal. Arquivo Diplomático e Biblioteca do Ministério dos Negócios Estrangeiros Arquivo da Embaixada de Portugal Junto da Santa Sé até 1930. Box 36, bundle 2 1843 Addressed to Your Excellency Alignment with Prior Directives British Acquisition Of Hong Kong Colonial Diplomacy Confidential Instructions Delay in Formal Response Despatch No. 15 East Asia Ecclesiastical Dynamics Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Dispute Episcopal appointment High-Ranking Colonial Official Historical Document Analysis Internal Administrative Annotations Official Correspondence Padroado Real System Perceived Injury to Patronage Rights Pontiff Communication Portuguese Colonial Administration in Macao Portuguese Ecclesiastical Rights Spiritual Jurisdictional Tensions {{PAGE:1}} [Transcription failed: commentary detected] {{PAGE:2}} [Page 1] [Texto Principal] 1843 Lei. Oriente -7- Cap. Queluzado! {{PAGE:3}} [Page 1] [Texto Principal] acha o exercício oberanos Portuguê ção de barbecas. tendo respondido a V.S.ª a meu Despacho N.º 3, so a ofensa feita ao Padroado Eclesiástico membracão da Ilha de Hong Kong usurpado de Macao, cumpre-me dizer agora que me conformo com a delibe ração tomada por V.S.ª a este respeito em indicar esta nova circunstância às informações que tem de apresentar ao Papa Pontifício pela usurpação dos direitos inherentes ao mesmo Padroado; tendo todavia a ordem de sobretaxar a entrega da Nota, sem se achar sufici entemente concluído o negócio da Con sistência dos Bispos, o que serve também para o seu N.º 15 do ano passado hávido tempo recebi N.º 2 (mui reservado) [Anotações marginais] [No canto inferior direito] N. {{PAGE:4}} [Page 1] [Texto Principal] [UNCLEAR: .guarda a V.S.ª Sua.] [UNCLEAR: .em 10 de Abril de 1843.] [Anotações marginais] [No topo, à direita] [UNCLEAR: .guarda a V.S.ª Sua.] [No centro, à direita] [ILLEGIBLE: ~6 chars] [Na parte inferior, à esquerda] [UNCLEAR: . {{PAGE:2}} --- ORIGINAL TEXT --- [Page 1] [Main Text] 1843 Law. Oriente -7- Cap. Queluzado! --- TRANSLATION --- [Page 1] [Main Text] 1843 Law. Oriente -7- Chap. Queluzado! {{PAGE:3}} --- ORIGINAL TEXT --- [Page 1] [Main Text] The exercise of spiritual jurisdiction by Portuguese ecclesiastical authorities has been disrupted due to the establishment of bishoprics. Having responded to Your Excellency’s Despatch No. 3 regarding the injury inflicted upon the Padroado Eclesiástico through the usurpation of the Island of Hong Kong from Macao, I must now state that I concur with the decision adopted by Your Excellency on this matter—namely, to bring this new circumstance to the attention of the information already being submitted to the Supreme Pontiff concerning the usurpation of rights inherent to the same Padroado. Nevertheless, I have received instructions to defer the delivery of the Note until the matter concerning the appointment and confirmation of Bishops is sufficiently resolved—a point which also relates to Your Excellency’s despatch No. 15 from last year. Some time ago, I received your No. 2 (highly confidential). [Marginal Notes] [Bottom right corner] No. {{PAGE:4}} --- ORIGINAL TEXT --- [Page 1] [Main Text] [UNCLEAR: .guarda a V.S.ª Sua.] [UNCLEAR: .em 10 de Abril de 1843.] [Marginal annotations] [Top right] [UNCLEAR: .guarda a V.S.ª Sua.] [Centre right] [ILLEGIBLE: ~6 characters] [Bottom left] [UNCLEAR: . |
| spellingShingle | Sobre a desmembração da ilha de Hong-Kong. Da diocese de Macau. Addressed to Your Excellency Alignment with Prior Directives British Acquisition Of Hong Kong Colonial Diplomacy Confidential Instructions Delay in Formal Response Despatch No. 15 East Asia Ecclesiastical Dynamics Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Dispute Episcopal appointment High-Ranking Colonial Official Historical Document Analysis Internal Administrative Annotations Official Correspondence Padroado Real System Perceived Injury to Patronage Rights Pontiff Communication Portuguese Colonial Administration in Macao Portuguese Ecclesiastical Rights Spiritual Jurisdictional Tensions |
| title | Sobre a desmembração da ilha de Hong-Kong. Da diocese de Macau. |
| title_autocomplete | Sobre a desmembração da ilha de Hong-Kong. Da diocese de Macau. |
| title_full | Sobre a desmembração da ilha de Hong-Kong. Da diocese de Macau. |
| title_fullStr | Sobre a desmembração da ilha de Hong-Kong. Da diocese de Macau. |
| title_full_unstemmed | Sobre a desmembração da ilha de Hong-Kong. Da diocese de Macau. |
| title_short | Sobre a desmembração da ilha de Hong-Kong. Da diocese de Macau. |
| title_sort | sobre a desmembração da ilha de hong-kong. da diocese de macau. |
| topic | Addressed to Your Excellency Alignment with Prior Directives British Acquisition Of Hong Kong Colonial Diplomacy Confidential Instructions Delay in Formal Response Despatch No. 15 East Asia Ecclesiastical Dynamics Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Dispute Episcopal appointment High-Ranking Colonial Official Historical Document Analysis Internal Administrative Annotations Official Correspondence Padroado Real System Perceived Injury to Patronage Rights Pontiff Communication Portuguese Colonial Administration in Macao Portuguese Ecclesiastical Rights Spiritual Jurisdictional Tensions |
| topic_autocomplete | Addressed to Your Excellency Alignment with Prior Directives British Acquisition Of Hong Kong Colonial Diplomacy Confidential Instructions Delay in Formal Response Despatch No. 15 East Asia Ecclesiastical Dynamics Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Dispute Episcopal appointment High-Ranking Colonial Official Historical Document Analysis Internal Administrative Annotations Official Correspondence Padroado Real System Perceived Injury to Patronage Rights Pontiff Communication Portuguese Colonial Administration in Macao Portuguese Ecclesiastical Rights Spiritual Jurisdictional Tensions |
| topic_facet | Addressed to Your Excellency Alignment with Prior Directives British Acquisition Of Hong Kong Colonial Diplomacy Confidential Instructions Delay in Formal Response Despatch No. 15 East Asia Ecclesiastical Dynamics Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Dispute Episcopal appointment High-Ranking Colonial Official Historical Document Analysis Internal Administrative Annotations Official Correspondence Padroado Real System Perceived Injury to Patronage Rights Pontiff Communication Portuguese Colonial Administration in Macao Portuguese Ecclesiastical Rights Spiritual Jurisdictional Tensions |
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