_ 436 _ In the same year (1568) A letter came from the king regarding Rui Godinho, Almireim, on the 30th of March 1568, mentioning the status of Qalhat and Muscat:(33) Letter from the King whereby, in recognition of the services rendered to him in the regions of India by Rui Godinho, his groom of the bedchamber, who is now there, at the request of D. João Lobo, Baron of Aivito, member of his Council, and Controller of his Exchequer, 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 or by any means whatsoever. Almeirim 30 March 1568. (33) Document no. and reference.
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