Fray Tomás Ortiz escribe desde China, 1702.

Fray Tomás Ortiz reports that a ship from Macao has arrived with much-needed supplies and donations from the recipient, to whom he expresses gratitude. He mentions he has previously written about local news and has little new information to share. He notes that he has not received the will of the king or other documents that were expected. Ortiz clarifies that the arriving aid consisted of one shipment, not two as previously thought, and lists additional funds sent for specific individuals, including 30 pesos for Fray Juan de San Agustín and 25 pesos for the archbishop. He also addresses ongoing theological disputes regarding the practices of the Franciscan and Jesuit orders, stating that he and his colleagues have defended their position, which is now on its way to Rome for review. Ortiz mentions the purchase of houses in Kiangsi, supported by the bishop, which will help in their mission work. He concludes by asking for prayers and wishing for the recipient’s well-being. The letter is dated February 16, 1702, from the church of San Agustín in Xioking. 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 reports that a ship from Macao has arrived with much-needed supplies and donations from the recipient, to whom he expresses gratitude. He mentions he has previously written about local news and has little new information to share. He notes that he has not received the will of the king or other documents that were expected. Ortiz clarifies that the arriving aid consisted of one shipment, not two as previously thought, and lists additional funds sent for specific individuals, including 30 pesos for Fray Juan de San Agustín and 25 pesos for the archbishop. He also addresses ongoing theological disputes regarding the practices of the Franciscan and Jesuit orders, stating that he and his colleagues have defended their position, which is now on its way to Rome for review. Ortiz mentions the purchase of houses in Kiangsi, supported by the bishop, which will help in their mission work. He concludes by asking for prayers and wishing for the recipient’s well-being. The letter is dated February 16, 1702, from the church of San Agustín in Xioking. 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
2
Date of creation
Xao-King-fu, 16 February 1702
Author
Fray Tomás Ortiz
Holding Institution of Original Materials
The Lilly Library, Indiana University
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VAD6896-U-00001_00692-00693
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The Lilly Library, Indiana University
Holding Archive Reference Number
LLMC_000131 Fray Tomás de Ortiz escribe desde China, 1702.
Related Link Reference
LLMC_000131 Another A.l.s. of Fray Thomas Hortiz
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
1702
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Fray Tomás Ortiz escribe desde China, 1702.
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