_ 120 _ Portugal. Though he is a virtuous man, he is of no use in India. Item: We need preachers in every fort to perform God’s service and that of Your Highness. As many as possible of those apostolic priests(A), should come here. They are of immense help. Friars are useful in their convents but not very much outside. Ten or eleven Franciscans are returning home but non coming here. Item: The post of secretary needs an honest, able man with wide experience of the affairs of Portugal and the order and style of Your Majesty’s affairs. At the moment, everything is going wrong, because the governor is disorganized. It is also extremely important for Your Highness to provide a competent person, experienced in accounts or other business, to act as registration clerk. He should, first and foremost, be a good clerk. Although, of necessity, he must have assistants, this does not exempt him from his own responsibilities. Item: I swear to Your Highness that Rui Conçalves da Caminha(B) does great harm to this country. A great deal should be reported about him, but I do not do so in order (A) The name by which the Jesus were known. (B) Rui Conçalves was the Chief Financial Officer.
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