Trelado da carta que o feytor de Mascate mandou ao padre mestre gaspar de 14 de Setembro de 1550.

This 1550 deed, written by Pero Lobate, Factor of Matará, to the Father Master, details Lobate’s arrival at Mascate and his efforts to ensure the safety and freedom of the local lords, informing them of the intended visit by Royal Highness. Lobate negotiates on behalf of Don Reda and the Holy Mother...

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Format: Manuscripts
Published: 1550-09-14
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Online Access:https://macau-legacy.usj.edu.mo/docs/Z6KNEH95/viewer_Z6KNEH95.html
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Summary:This 1550 deed, written by Pero Lobate, Factor of Matará, to the Father Master, details Lobate’s arrival at Mascate and his efforts to ensure the safety and freedom of the local lords, informing them of the intended visit by Royal Highness. Lobate negotiates on behalf of Don Reda and the Holy Mother Church to establish a new mission site at Amão, emphasizing its suitability for religious work. He also addresses the treatment of slaves, stipulating that one should serve for three years before gaining freedom. The document reflects the colonial context and religious motivations of the time, highlighting interactions between Portuguese authorities and local populations.
Entry number 52 in catalogue "Jesuítas na Ásia"