For this purpose, before the death
of the archbishop, [49] he outlined a plan to purchase some buildings
near the convent of Santo Domingo, in which the college could be
established. In the mean time, while the work was being carried out,
or until I should otherwise decree, it should be administered by the
Order of Saint Dominic. In order to avoid certain difficulties, one
of the articles of foundation was that the writings of St. Thomas
should be read, as is done in the reformed universities; and the
income derived from the Indians was to be devoted to the support
of the collegians, the college being under obligation to attend to
the lawsuits and causes of the Indians, soliciting for them, and
making their petitions, and aiding the protector whom I had appointed
for them. The chairs were to be two, one of arts, and the other of
theology; and the professors were to be appointed by the archbishop
and the governor, one or two auditors of the Audiencia there, and the
provincials of orders whom I should approve. For the present, as it
is so good a work, the lectures were to be given by the incumbents
without remuneration, since it is certain that more austere orders
give instruction without it; and the degrees could be given as is
done in the convent of Santo Thomas de Avila, also of the Dominican
order. By this plan a university with its expenses may be dispensed
with, and dignity and assistance be conferred on that country. As I
wish to know from you what is your opinion on the subject, I command
you, when you shall have examined and considered it with attention,
to inform me in regard to the whole matter in great detail, so that,
having examined it, suitable measures and decrees can be provided. At
Segovia, July 29, 1609.

_I The King_

Countersigned by Juan de Civica; signed by the members of the Council.

Expeditions to the Province of Tuy

_Relation of the information that we possess regarding the province of
Tuy, and the wanderings of those who went to explore it, each singly;
and the condition in which the said exploration was left. What is
known of the characteristics of the said province, and the great
importance of completing the exploration of it all, and pacifying
and colonizing it, for the preaching of the holy gospel; of its
fertility and the excellent disposition of the people, of whom it
is understood that they will readily accept the holy Catholic faith,
because it has pleased God that the cursed