The Portuguese in the Sea of Oman

_ 120 _ the beginning of the period during which he initiates these enquiries. Even if it is only made public on the first occasion, it is to take effect. This is likewise to be recorded in the factory of Ormuz and in the Chief Justice’s office, and all are to bear a certificate on the reverse side; and the present writ is to be sent with the reports on the enquiries to its Secretary of State, to be kept in the archive. João de Freitas wrote this in Goa, 8 November 1598. Luis da Gama caused it to be written. The Count Viceroy

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