The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898
The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898
Volume 8, 1591-1593
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troops; half the Spanish soldiers
have died. The country is in danger of attack by the Japanese, and
needs prompt and effective succor; he asks that the troops be sent
from Castilla, "and not Creoles or exiles from Mexico." The governor
is trying to secure quicksilver, on which the Chinese have given him
prices. With this letter he sends a set of rules for the hospital.
A brief account of the expedition to Tuy is furnished (June 1, 1592) by Luis Perez, son of Dasmariñas. He has easily pacified the natives, who are a superior race; and expects to establish a Spanish settlement there, another year. The governor writes (June 6) to the king to make certain explanations about his relations with Pedro de Rojas, his legal counselor. The letter is conceited and self-willed, prejudiced and overbearing. Dasmariñas complains that Rojas and other late auditors 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 th
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