_ 263 _ the service of God that I would like a factor to come here so that I could leave so uncongenial a place. Some of the Portuguese who are in this country and who come to it are so stupid and create such disturbances in the place that I am about to remove Sheikh Rabia, who is at present guazil. He was appointed by the lord Governor, and with this backing he is doing whatever he fancies here as I do not have a mandate from the lord Governor as other factors have had one so that if the guazils did something unreasonable they could curb them. If you would send me a mandate from the lord Governor for this it will be a great favour. Since what I am I was made by the lord your father and yourself, it is reasonable for you to support me in everything that is right, for my person and my property are ready to serve you in any way possible. I kiss your hands. From Kalhat, 29 January 1548. Nuno Gonçalves da Cunha
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