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Letter of Domingo de Salazar to Felipe II [Not available publicly]
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Letter from Juan Baptista Roman to the Viceroy [Full Text]
In a letter dated 25 June 1582, Juan Baptista Roman recounts to the viceroy a series of confrontations between Spanish troops, led by Captain Juan Pablo de Carreon, and some Chinese and Japanese pirates...
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Letter from Gaspar de Ayala to Felipe II [Full Text]
A royal fiscal in the Philippines, Gaspar de Ayala sends a detailed report and accounting to King Felipe II on matters concerning colonial administration in the Philippines. He advises the king to build...
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Decree Ordering a Grant to Salazar [Full Text]
In this decree dated 12 April 1590, Bishop Salazar receives a financial grant from the king of Spain for the payment of the debts he has incurred. The Council of Indies endorses to the king Bishop Salazar's...
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Letter from Luis Perez Dasmariñas to the King of Canboja [Full Text]
Gov.-Gen. Luis Perez Dasmariñas sadly informs the king of Canboja about his father's death, while assuring him that he would continue the relationship of friendship, trade, and communication with Canboja...
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Letters from Luis Perez Dasmariñas to Felipe II [Full Text]
In this set of letters, Luis Perez Dasmariñas informs the king of Spain with his accomplishments. He mentions in the first letter (15 June 1594) the establishment of Santa Potenciana, a seminary for girls,...
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Military Affairs in the Islands [Full Text]
Gov. Francisco de Tello de Guzman gives to Felipe II an extensive report on the military affairs of the colony. Included in this report are several requests for soldiers, arms, and financial aid from Spain...
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Reception of the Royal Seal in Manila [Full Text]
Pedro Hurtado de Esquivel, clerk of court, recounts the arrival of the royal seal in Manila. Carried by ships from New Spain, the royal seal symbolizes the king's power and authority. As expected,...
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Relation and Description of the Phelipinas Islands [Full Text]
Gov.-Gen. Francisco de Sande sends another report to the home government providing information regarding the situation in the Philippines. He describes the livelihood, commerce, crafts, and the gold...
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Compact Between the Catholic Sovereigns and the King of Portugal Regarding the Demarcation [Full Text]
The document written by King Ferdinand II and Queen Isabella I addresses the treaty between Spain and Portugal regarding the Line of Todesillas, which would divide the dominions of the two seafaring nations....
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