this be favored and aided as much as possible, because the work is
so necessary. Give him this decree."

"Granted. Advise his Majesty, that another thousand pesos from vacant
tributes be applied to this hospital for ten years, for the reasons
given. Let this notification be given immediately. In regard to the
blankets, inasmuch as he says they are unnecessary, direct the viceroy
of Mexico to exchange these for whatever seems most needed."

"Take possession of the hospitals for his Majesty, as patron of
hospitals. Have investigations made thereof, and of the accounts of
whatever person may have the administration of them. The bishop is to
place no obstacle in the way, although, if he wishes to be present,
he may attend the investigation. Write this decision to the bishop."]

7. In clause 5 your Majesty directs that religious be provided for
the instruction of the Indians; and that they be not permitted to
leave the islands, at least not until after due consideration, and
with license from the governor and bishop.

8. Although your Majesty with holy zeal is so careful to furnish
ministers for teaching, to evangelize and extend the faith to these
natives, as you have always provided and now provide at great cost to
the royal exchequer, nevertheless, many more workers are needed. For
there are many encomiendas, both those in your Majesty's name and those
belonging to private persons, some of which have never had a minister,
but magistrates only; while others, although they have had ministers,
have not had enough of them to give sufficient instruction. Thus it is
most pitiable that many thousands of souls who have been subdued to
your Majesty's service for many years, pay their tributes, declare