Copia de huma do padre Mestre francisco oje Primeiro de feuereiro do ano de 1549 pera o padre Mestre Simão Prouimçial.
This 16th-century handwritten letter, dated February 75 (likely February 1549), is a transcription from Father Master Frado to Father Master Provincial. It details the dispatch of two married men and two boys from Malacca, highlighting their responsibilities and the intention to provide updates on t...
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| Summary: | This 16th-century handwritten letter, dated February 75 (likely February 1549), is a transcription from Father Master Frado to Father Master Provincial. It details the dispatch of two married men and two boys from Malacca, highlighting their responsibilities and the intention to provide updates on the missionary work in Malacca. The letter also mentions correspondence from Father Fracon Perez and expresses concern over the state of affairs in China and Japan, emphasizing the challenges faced by Spanish navigators and the power of divine intervention. Additionally, it addresses the fear of God and the importance of supporting newly arrived individuals in Lisbon, while requesting extensive information on Jewish communities and other European institutions. The document reflects the religious and missionary activities of the period, offering insights into colonial interactions and the concerns of early explorers and missionaries. Entry number 42 in catalogue "Jesuítas na Ásia" |
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