Copia de huma carta do Viso Rey dom afonso de noronha da Jndia pera o pe. Mestre Symão prouincial escrita a 5 de Janeiro no ano de 1551.
This letter, dated 6 February 1551, from the Viscount of the King of India to Father and Master Symão Pudens details the state of Portuguese expeditions and missions in India during the early 16th century. The writer, likely a member of the Portuguese Jesuit order, reports on the damage to a war exp...
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1551-01-05
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| Online Access: | https://macau-legacy.usj.edu.mo/docs/VMMGY7KX/viewer_VMMGY7KX.html |
| Summary: | This letter, dated 6 February 1551, from the Viscount of the King of India to Father and Master Symão Pudens details the state of Portuguese expeditions and missions in India during the early 16th century. The writer, likely a member of the Portuguese Jesuit order, reports on the damage to a war expedition and the general discontent within the company. He expresses confidence in the prayers of Father Symão Pudens, attributing safety during the voyage to divine intervention. The letter highlights the establishment of a college in Cranganor by Friar Vincent of the Franciscan order and describes the fervent devotion of its students. It also mentions the hope for the arrival of Mateo Francisco and the potential contributions of Fathers Dio Vieyra and Luis Gómez to the mission in Cochin. The document provides valuable insights into the religious and administrative activities of Portuguese missionaries in India during the late 16th century. Entry number 66 in catalogue "Jesuítas na Ásia" |
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