_ 42 _ trade with the Turks in India, seemed to me worthy of the person you are, and so essential to maintaining the resolve and determination to wage war against them in every way, that I instructed it to be attended to immediately. Thus, in no way, is there to be trade with the Turks in Ormuz, Basra, or any other place in that area. When the ambassador, whom the Republic of Venice has just sent, gave me another reminder, I decided to dispatch an ambassador of my own immediately to the Sophy, the King of Persia, to convince him - especially in his own interests, and out of the friendship that I shall be pleased if my viceroys and captains always have with him. I would also be gratified if he continued the war against his enemy the Turk with all the means at his disposal and took advantage of a splendid opportunity like the one he now has with the alliance, which will likewise wage war on European territory. He should also wage war throughout Asia with the forces of the Sophy together with those I have in the kingdom of India (according to what I agreed in this matter and communicated to you). I believe I should communicate these matters to you for your general satisfaction because I am aware that you should be acquainted with them so as to understand them and be able to write to His Holiness. I am doing so by this letter.
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