_ 43 _ In the same year (1516) The King of Portugal sent a letter to Afonso de Albuquerque from Lisbon on the 8th of August 1516, after he received the news of the death of Afonso de Albuquerque, listing his great deeds over the course of ten years:(8) To Afonso de Albuquerque, nobleman etc. son of Afonso de Albuquerque, late captain of Inda. Annuity granted as inheritance. Dom Manuel etc. Considering it just and right kings and princes should confer honours, favours and advancement on those who serve us with loyalty, labour and at personal risk, and having regard to the many great and outstanding services rendered to us by Afonso de Albuquerque, whom God (8) Document no. and reference.
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