_ 16 _ conversations, they are helping the Christian cause in a wonderful manner, with the great goodwill of all. Without doubt the Society needs men of excellence; especially in the city of Ormuz and the town of Dium, places which, even more than Goa, need pious preachers; for they have many Portuguese who are straying from Christian discipline and ritual. So as to fill this need, I have decided to send to Ormuz Antonio Gomes, a man outstanding in assemblies and efficient in carrying out the other duties of the Society. M. Gaspar will remain in the Collegium Sanctae Fidel. Summary of pp. 275-85 [The rest of the letter deals with the Society’s affairs in Socotra, Goa, India, Malacca, China, Japan, etc., and particularly with appointments to those areas]. [Ends] The ninth of February. Cochin. [signed] Franciscus. Letters of Francis Xavier II pp.69-80.
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