Consulta do Conselho Ultramarino a D. João IV, rei de Portugalsobre a nomeação de pessoas para o cargo de capitão da praça de Macau
This document is a formal council memorandum from 1645, concerning the governance and strategic concerns of Macao under Portuguese colonial administration. It outlines the Council’s concerns regarding the appointment of Captain Luís de São Paio, who is deemed unfit for the role due to a lack of expe...
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1645-12-11
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| Subjects: |
Asian Colonial Defence Policy
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Captain Luís de São Paio
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Colonial Administrative Appointments
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Council Memorandum
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Dom Francisco Coelho
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Dom Sebastião Lobo
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Dutch Threat in Asia
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Indian Ocean Trade
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Japanese Trade Relations
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Macau Governance
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Portuguese Colonial Military Strategy
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Portuguese Galleon Deployment
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Portuguese Infantry in Asia
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Salvador Corrêa de Sá
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th Century Portuguese Colonial Administration
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Manuscripts
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| Online Access: | https://macau-legacy.usj.edu.mo/docs/NVZG8UMR/viewer_NVZG8UMR.html |
| Summary: | This document is a formal council memorandum from 1645, concerning the governance and strategic concerns of Macao under Portuguese colonial administration. It outlines the Council’s concerns regarding the appointment of Captain Luís de São Paio, who is deemed unfit for the role due to a lack of experience in Indian and Japanese commerce and the inability to manage Dutch threats. The Council recommends appointing a suitable individual from the Kingdom or India, possessing authority, talent, and experience to secure Macao. It references historical precedents involving figures such as Dom Francisco Coelho and Dom Sebastião Lobo, and suggests the appointment of Salvador Corrêa de Sá, a council member, to strengthen the region’s defences and economic stability. The text also mentions the importance of naval and military support, including the deployment of galleons and infantry. This document provides valuable insight into 17th-century Portuguese colonial administration, military strategy, and the challenges of maintaining control over strategic ports in Asia. Obs.: O rei nomeia para o cargo D. Brás de Castro Anexos: Minuta e cópia da consulta. |
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