Alfredo Augusto Caldas Xavier was a notable military engineer, explorer, and colonial administrator in Portuguese Africa, recognized for his contributions to the design of railway lines in Maputo and along the Transvaal border. The document also outlines various signature types attributed to him, categorized into several signature varieties. Dated notes from March 22, 1967, discuss these signature distinctions in detail.

1. Alfredo Augusto CaldasAlfredo Augusto Caldas
Xavier VarietiesXavier Varieties
P M KrishnanP M Krishnan

2. Alfredo Augusto Caldas Xavier isAlfredo Augusto Caldas Xavier is
– Was a Military EngineerWas a Military Engineer
– ExplorerExplorer
– Colonial Administrator of PortugueseColonial Administrator of Portuguese
– Was the most illustrious of all theWas the most illustrious of all the
officers who have honored names inofficers who have honored names in
Portuguese AfricaPortuguese Africa
– Prominent role in design of the railwayProminent role in design of the railway
lines railways in Maputo and thelines railways in Maputo and the
Transvaal borderTransvaal border

3. Different VarietiesDifferent Varieties
All Notes dated 22 March 1967All Notes dated 22 March 1967
Type I Signature VarityType I Signature Varity

4. Signature Varieties Contd…..Signature Varieties Contd…..
Type II Signature VarietyType II Signature Variety
Type III Signature VarietyType III Signature Variety

5. Signature Varieties Contd…..Signature Varieties Contd…..
Type IV Signature VarietyType IV Signature Variety
Type V Signature VarietyType V Signature Variety

6. Signature Varieties Contd…..Signature Varieties Contd…..
Type IV Signature VarietyType IV Signature Variety
Type V Signature VarietyType V Signature Variety