_ 162 _ In the same year (1547) Joao Fernandes de Vasconcelos sent a letter to the Viceroy, from Goa, dated September 1547, and his opinion was the boycott:(37) Sir, When Your Lordship expresses an opinion that of other men can be dispensed with, since it can be seen, Sir, through clear experience, the satisfaction both to God and the republic, that it is the truth. Let Diu proclaim it so and the Moors of Cambay, the Turks, the Arabs and the Adil Khan, with all the [...] in which Your Lordship is so renowned, and your name will live as long as the world lasts. Thus, Sir, although my opinion may be dispensed with, I will give it Your Lordship commands. I say, Sir, that we should maintain no peace with the Turks in this land because, as Your Lordship is aware, they (37) Document no. and reference.
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