k suffer because
of the short time allowed for departure or the inadequate provision
of food. [Felipe IV--Madrid, September 30, 1633.]

LAW LXI

Inasmuch as it has come to our notice that the agents and officials
of our royal treasury at the port of Acapulco maltreat the sailors and
others who come from the Filipinas Islands, and cause them much trouble
and vexation, by obliging them to give up what they carry, obtained
through so long and arduous a voyage: we order the viceroys of Nueva
Espana to have the matter examined, and the guilty punished. They
shall establish what remedy seems to them most effective, so that
like offenses may be avoided. [Felipe IV--Madrid, September 30, 1633.]

LAW III

It is usual for the governor and captain-general of Filipinas to
appoint a person for the inspection of the Chinese ships when they
come with their merchandise to the city of Manila. That person is
usually one of his household, and from it follow certain injuries,
and no one dares to demand satisfaction. We order the said governor
and the royal Audiencia of Manila to meet to discuss this matter,
and to choose a suitable person for this office. They shall endeavor
to select one fitted for this task, and acceptable to the natives
and foreigners. They shall take in this regard the measures which
are expedient, and shall always advise us through our Council of the
Indias of the person whom they shall elect, and of all else necessary
for the good of that community. [Felipe III--San Lorenzo, August 25,
1620; Felipe IV--Madrid, November 10, 1634.]

LAW XIV

We order that money from Nueva Espana shall not be sent to Filipinas
in excess of what is permitted; and all that is found en route from
Acapulco without a written permit, beyond the apportionment made of
the five hundred thousand pesos permitted, shall be confiscated and
applied to our treasury and exchequer. The driver who shall carry such
money shall incur the confiscation of his beasts of burden and slaves,
and a fine of two thousand Castilian ducados, applied in the same way
[as the above], and the stewards in charge of the illegal funds shall
be punished with ten years' service in Terrenate. [Felipe IV--Madrid,
January 30, 1635.]

LAW XLIII

The governors of Filipinas appoint commander, admiral, and officers
for the ships which sail to Nueva Espana; and in case of the death
or absence of these, they make appointments of other persons, in
accordance with th