"The Ministry of Agriculture has ordered the Treasury to make the following payments, effective May 1. to the priest João Baptista Vanesse, a monthly bonus of two hundred thousand journeys."
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Belgian Immigration to Porto Feliz (SP), The Coffee Production and the European Immigration flow. At that time, the "colonial settlement" was subject to civil jurisdiction under the laws and regulations in force in Brazil. Priest Vanesse, as a "spiritual leader" would be considered a paid representative of the Ministry of Agriculture, Commerce and Public Works. Correio Paulistano - 26 juli 1888.
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