which they had placed aboard sampans at the time of the fight. I am
examining the papers which Captain Juan Xuarez Gallinato brought. He
has already returned from his expedition, and justice will be meted
out in the case. May our Lord preserve your Majesty for many years
for the need of Christendom, etc. Manila, April twenty-nine, 1597.

_Don Francisco Tello_

Sire:

From the vessel "San Phelipe," lost in the sea of Japan, some letters
addressed to your Majesty reached my hands, which I enclose herewith.

I have imprisoned Don Luis Perez Dasmariñas, because he failed to fit
out and repair thoroughly the said vessel; and, for the same reasons,
I have imprisoned also General Matias Delandecho. An investigation of
this matter is being made in the case of each, and justice shall be
done. Copies of all proceedings in connection with this investigation
will be sent to your Majesty.

I beg to thank your Majesty for your kindness to this kingdom and
especially to myself, in creating here a royal Audiencia, a tribunal
very much needed by this government; and although so far I have not
received from your Majesty any letter or decree to that effect, I
have heard the news through the auditor Don Antonio Maldonado and
others, who have communicated it to me. Doctor Antonio de Morga,
lieutenant-general of this kingdom, serves your Majesty here with
zeal and assiduity; and because he enforces the law, he has made
enemies--since, as I have previously written to your Majesty, there
are honest people here willing to serve your Majesty; but there