39 support to confirm my position, as it is true and just. I am certain that Your Excellency will do so for me. I intend to send someone to Your Excellency at the time of themonsoons; someone who can request such from your Excellency in person. He will bring with him the aforementioned documents in order that you may approve them since my father is already too old and cannot be trusted with anything. All things are in the Hand of Allah, and I may find myself later in trouble with my brothers. This is why I dared to write these lines toYour Excellency requesting that you may send me your approval, and I will always remain at your service and will do so as a duty upon me. Your Lordship … etc”. (…) April 1598. Prince Turan Shah. * D. Antonio de Lima was appointed Commander of the island of Hormuz.
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