_ 298 _ In the same year (1548) D. Joao de Castro issued instructions to Dom Alvaro for his trip to Aden, including what he should do on that trip he was sent at the head to seize the city of Aden, Bassin, on the 26th of February 1548:(73) 1. First, as soon as you set sail from this port of Bassein, you will proceed as fast as you can in the direction of the island of Socotra, and on the way, you should take great care to keep all the ships together, so that if they run into trouble you will be able to offer assistance. For example, there is a danger that they set a course which causes them to lose you or to miss the island. If they cannot find you because they do not carry pilots to guide them, one of the things you can do if you wish (73) Document no. and reference.
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