Gregório, R. D. (2006), The Jos Dutra property in Pico’s island in second decade of XVI century. Boletim do Núcleo Cultural da Horta , 15: 127-137.
The property of Jos Dutra, the second captain of Faial and Pico, was composed in 1517-1518 of houses, land and cattle. The seigniorial rights and monopolies associated with his position also stand out among his possessions. In spite of some gaps, the inventory document provides us with information about his practices of land acquisition and use. The document shows animal husbandry and related activities to be at the centre of the captain’s economic activities, which serves to confirm Pico’s economic orientation during the first years of human occupation. Further, it details the partnership formed by Jos Dutra with Pero Anes do Canto, an emergent landowner. Dutra entered into the partnership with the purpose of peopling the island and obtaining economic benefit from his own property. This agreement involved the shared ownership of property and livestock, and was undertaken to safeguard the interests and privileges of both parties.
Rute Dias Gregório – Departamento de História, Filosofia e Ciências Sociais. Rua da Mãe de Deus. Universidade dos Açores. 9501-801 Ponta Delgada – rute@notes.uac.pt
