_ 174 _ known in Portugal in 1500. Gaspar must therefore have been a great acquisition and have provided useful information. In fact, Gaspar's letter explains in 1500 (if this is its date) what Albuquerque began to put into effect in India in 1507. This is a topic for study. In any case, the appearance of a different version of a part of Document III opens new and more concrete perspectives on the problem of the Portuguese policy planned in Lisbon for India. Obviously, it would be of inestimable value to have the whole of Cabral's instructions, but it is of equal value, I think, to know how the framing of the document evolved and what was its point of departure, to the final point of outlining a Portuguese ethic, which was the course followed. Appendix Fragment 24(A) You will present to him the things which we are sending by you. You will tell him on our behalf that we desire his friendship and good will, aid, and trade in his land. For this reason, we are sending you there with those ships containing merchandise. We ask him to command that our goods can be sold in safety, and that we are given (A) The text is completed with the published reading of the corresponding part of Document III.
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