The Portuguese in the Sea of Oman

_ 104 _ than they are commonly valued and impede the sale of those belonging to others in order to sell their own at a better price or when they are unable to sell them divide them among the merchants of the city, making them take them against their will. Whether they have had any commerce or trade with the Turks residing in Basra or if they have sent them or permitted forbidden articles to be taken to them or if they have had any illicit and forbidden dealings with other enemies of the State. Vol. II p. 14-15, It is agreed that the Crown Agent be present at all cases concerning intestacy even when their estates are being employed on the building works of the new cathedral. It was agreed at the Court of Appeal that as the funds of intestates are being employed on the building works of the new cathedral, until it is completed His Majesty’s Attorney participate in all cases regarding them, whether it be R or A, because they belong to His Majesty’s Treasury. In the Court of Appeal, 9 December 1597. (Signed) Calado do Canto Abreu. Copy of the comment added by the State Chancellor to the commission of the visitor to the fortresses of Ormuz

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