_ 212 _ In the same year (1508) King D. Manuel I sent a letter to Pope Julius II, from Alcochete, on the 12th of June 1508, explaining how the countries of the East were placed under his rule and under the Christian religion:(12) Letter from His Most Serene Highness King Emanuel of Portugal to Julius II, Supreme Pontiff, on the provinces, cities, lands and places of the East newly brought under his rule and under the Christian faith. To the most Holy Father In Christ and blessed Lord Julius, by divine providence Supreme Pontiff, from His Holiness’ most devoted son Emanuel, by the grace of God King of Portugal and the Algarve, and overseas in Africa Lord of Guinea, and of the conquest, navigation and commerce of Ethiopia, Arabia, Persia and India, who most humbly kisses Your blessed feet. (12) Document no. and reference.
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