archbishopric, the archbishop, and the superiors of
the orders. All of them agreed and concurred that the despatch ought
to be made in the manner in which it had always been done, without
allowing any innovation. Consequently all, and on all occasions,
have always recognized the impossibility, and the new damages and
obstacles that would result from the said enforcement.

In consideration of the above, he petitions and entreats your
Majesty that you be, nevertheless, pleased to provide and order the
discontinuance of the collection of the said two per cent, according
to his petition. Thereby he will receive an especial favor, as that
city and kingdom hopes from his Majesty's greatness and royal hand.

MANILA TREASURY ACCOUNTS, 1630-35

_Relation of the receipts of the treasury of Manila from January seven,
one thousand six hundred and thirty, until January six, one thousand
six hundred and thirty-five, a period of five years_

Common gold
[Pesos] [tomins] [granos]

The balance found in the
said treasury on the said
day, January seven, 1630,
amounted to [10] 11,561 8 6

The total from the fines of
the exchequer [11] from the
said day until March six,
1631, amounted to 2,073 6 1

That from the
[unspent?] balances of war
funds [_alcances de guerra_]
for the said time amounted to 20,317 5 0

That of the army fund for
the said time amounted to 15,797 1 5

That from the licenses of
Indians [_sic_; _sc._ Chinese]
for the said time 87,606 4 0

That from loans made to the
treasury for the said time
amounted to 71,057 7 0

That from mesada taxes [12]
for the said time amounted to 917 1 11

That from import and export
duties for the said time
amounted to 33,448 7 0

That from offices sold for
the said time amounted to 29,458 3 0

That from expenses of justice
for the said time amounted to 75 0 0

That from royal situados for
the said time amounted to 4,124 2 4

That from condemnations for
the building of