_ 296 _ In the same year (1548) Dom João de Castro issued letters from Bassin, on the 26th of February 1548, regarding the delegation of authority and powers to the next leader of Aden:(72) I, D. João de Castro of the Council of our King and Master, his Commander in Chief and Governor or these parts of India, etc., hereby communicate to all those who may see the present warrant that I, in benefit and service of our King and Master, command……………(A) to remain in the city of Aden as Captain of the Portuguese citizens and fleet which are about to proceed to that coast for its protection and defence. This is because the King of Aden sends word to request (A) A space left blank to be completed with the name of the person chosen. (72) Document no. and reference.
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