_ 435 _ In the same year (1568) The King sent a letter regarding Jiao Fernandes, Lisbon, on the 11th of March 1568, mentioning the status of Qalhat and Muscat:(32) Letter from the King whereby, in recognition of the services rendered to him in the regions of India by Gião Fernandes, his groom of the bedchamber, who is now there, a request being made to him on behalf of D. Antão de Noronha, member of his council, now his Viceroy in India. He grants him the posts of Factor, Alcaide Mór, Registrar, of Deaths, and Inspector of Works of Kalhat and Muscat for a period of three years, on their being vacated by those appointed by his provisions issued prior to the present one. Lisbon, 11 March 1568. (32) Document no. and reference.
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