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He alludes to Bishop da Silva's purchase of a new residence and thanks him for praying for him at the tomb of Saint Francis Xavier.

The Bishop of Funchal claims to foresee major obstacles with the execution of the Concordat. He comments on the promptness with which the Holy See not only organized the hierarchy of India, but also structured the 21 dioceses.

Regarding local matters, he describes the difficulties facing his See due to the government's delays in appointing canons, with there not even being a vicar general nor a provisor. He also addresses the issue facing his seminary, for which he has called missionaries from the continent. He states that the end of sweet cane production has contributed to the sorry state of the economy, leading to poverty in families and emigration.]]> Barreto, Manuel Agostinho, 1835-1911]]> ]]> Portuguese]]> Madeira (Madeira Islands)]]> Mylapore (Chennai, India)]]> Poverty]]> Azorean Americans]]>
Letter from Antonio S. Borba in Graciosa describing the economic state of those on the island and discusses how expensive things have become. Asks Joseph if he could spare some money for them. Share updates on family members.]]> Borba, Antonio S.]]> Portuguese]]> Graciosa (Azores)]]>