Francis Xavier letter

Collection

Identifier: MS-2004-067

Staff Only

Dates

Creation: 1552 January 31

Scope and Contents

Letter written to King John III of Portugal from India, referring to Portuguese subjects in the Far East, whom the Saint commends for reward and recognition. Includes references to Fernão Mendes Pinto, the famous traveller and writer.

Creator

Francis Xavier, Saint, 1506-1552 (Person)

Restrictions on access

Fragile original; available digitally. Access restricted to the digital version.

Biographical note

Spanish Jesuit. Francis Xavier was born in Navarre and studied at the University of Paris, where he met Ignatius of Loyola. He joined the Company of Jesus and at the request of King John III of Portugal, prepared to work in the missions of India. Francis Xavier visited India, Malaya and Japan before his death.

Extent

1.75 Linear Feet (1 container) : 1 sheet (4 p.) ; 43 x 32 cm

Language of Materials

Portuguese

Additional Description

Abstract

Consists of letter written by Francis Xavier to King John III of Portugal from India, referring to Portuguese subjects in the Far East, whom the Saint commends for reward and recognition.

Provenance

Purchased by the Philomatheia Club of Boston College from Maggs Brothers, Ltd. (London, England), 1935, and given to Boston College Libraries the same year.