have been greedy of gain in the foreign trade, and have opposed the
governor's efforts to raise funds for necessary expenses. The latter
has ascertained what their business dealings are, of which he has
sent reports to Spain. He recommends that Rojas be transferred to
some other country, preferably not Mexico. (An endorsement on the
MS. states that Rojas has been given an appointment in Mexico.) At
the end is the "register of merchandise carried in the ship 'Sant
Felippe';" all the consignors are ecclesiastics, or officials of the
Audiencia. In another letter (June 11) Dasmariñas informs the king
of a recent embassy sent to him by a king in Japan, and sends to him
translated copies of the letters which they bring, which demand from
the Spaniards subjection and tribute, to be rendered to him. In this
emergency, they are endeavoring to prepare for possible hostilities
and Dasmariñas asks that the Mexican government be commanded to
furnish troops and supplies to the Philippines. The letter of the
Japanese ruler (written in 1591) demands, with much arrogance,
that the Spaniards render him allegiance and tribute. Dasmariñas
replies cautiously, alleging that he does not understand the Japanese
language, and fears that the envoy is making false representations;
he accordingly sends an envoy (Father Juan Cobo) to carry this letter,
with a present, to the king of Japan.

Another Letter to Felipe (June 20, 1592) recounts the difficulties
which Dasmariñas had to encounter upon arriving in the Philippines. He
is disgusted with the exorbitant claims made by the soldiers
for rewards due them for their services. He finds no ships or
supplies, and no place where the latter could be kept. He is building
storehouses, and collecting what supplies he can find. He has built
such fortifications as his means permitted; for this he has levied
various duties and contributions. He has incurred the enmity of the