He seconds the request made in other letters for the removal of the Audiencia, provided a capable and honest man be selected for governor, and gives advice regarding the conduct of colonial affairs.

He complains of the injury to the interests of the colony which results from the Chinese trade in silks and other luxuries, and advises that it be stopped; then the Chinese will bring cattle, food, and other supplies, to the advantage of the Spaniards.

The latter have devoted themselves to commerce; and, as most of them are soldiers, they neglect their military duties, lose their courage, and have become vicious and demoralized.

Rojas urges that they be restrained from engaging in traffic, leaving the islands, or transferring their encomiendas to the crown.

A seminary for girls should be established at Manila, and young women from Spain should be encouraged and aided to come to the islands.