The military officials write to the king (June 24), reminding him that the foothold gained in the islands by the Christian faith can be maintained only by the presence of troops there.

The soldiers (whose courage and loyalty in the past are praised) are discouraged, because they have not received the rewards which they expected; they are lawless and demoralized, and their officers cannot control them.

The defense of Manila is thus imperiled, and the natives are led to despise the Spaniards.

The officers who write this letter complain because they have been unjustly treated in their efforts to improve this condition of affairs; they ask for redress, and for the abolition of the royal Audiencia.

A letter from the cabildo (municipal council) of Manila commends Sanchez as their envoy to the king.