Fray Tomás Ortiz escribe desde China, 1699

Fray Tomás Ortiz writes a letter expressing uncertainty about its delivery, aiming to be brief. He hopes the recipient, possibly a superior, is in good health to serve the province. Ortiz mentions awaiting a July mission and suggests the handling of 100 pesos. He jokes about lacking courage yet acknowledges his value was recognized in an attempted theft when local thieves took his silver. Despite this, he has managed to repair and enhance church facilities. He describes adjusting to challenges, such as thieves attacking while he was away. He discusses administrative matters, mentioning that ecclesiastical positions are readily available but undesirable due to their hardships. He requests books, including a volume by Durand on church ceremonies, funded by the 100 pesos. Ortiz concludes by seeking prayers and offering his own while updating on his upcoming travels for mission work. The letter, dated April 20, 1699, reflects a blend of humor and practical concerns in his mission. This text is in the volume with the title "PERTENECE AL/Aparador fuera de la Pared/Cajón/Númber 4/ITALONES Y CHINA/Legajos 1. /2./ 3./ 4./ 5. The volume was compiled by Pedro Orense.
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Fray Tomás Ortiz writes a letter expressing uncertainty about its delivery, aiming to be brief. He hopes the recipient, possibly a superior, is in good health to serve the province. Ortiz mentions awaiting a July mission and suggests the handling of 100 pesos. He jokes about lacking courage yet acknowledges his value was recognized in an attempted theft when local thieves took his silver. Despite this, he has managed to repair and enhance church facilities. He describes adjusting to challenges, such as thieves attacking while he was away. He discusses administrative matters, mentioning that ecclesiastical positions are readily available but undesirable due to their hardships. He requests books, including a volume by Durand on church ceremonies, funded by the 100 pesos. Ortiz concludes by seeking prayers and offering his own while updating on his upcoming travels for mission work. The letter, dated April 20, 1699, reflects a blend of humor and practical concerns in his mission. This text is in the volume with the title "PERTENECE AL/Aparador fuera de la Pared/Cajón/Númber 4/ITALONES Y CHINA/Legajos 1. /2./ 3./ 4./ 5. The volume was compiled by Pedro Orense.
Number of pages
4
Date of creation
Xao-fu, 20 April 1699
Author
Fray Tomás Ortiz
Holding Institution of Original Materials
The Lilly Library, Indiana University
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VAD6896-U-00001_00686-00689
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The Lilly Library, Indiana University
Holding Archive Reference Number
LLMC_000129 Fray Tomás de Ortiz escribe desde China, 1699
Related Link Reference
LLMC_000129 Another A.l.s. of Fray Thomas Hortiz to Fray Francisco de Zamora
Source of Acquisition
Philippine mss-Bound 1: Sotheby 511. Vol. 1./ Harper 21524/ Phillipps 8293 & 8469. Digital File VAD6896-U_00001
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Timeline Date
1699
Additional Title
Fray Tomás Ortiz escribe desde China, 1699
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