But he refuses to observe this, saying that he fears lest they go back to their country and return to their idolatries.

Will your Majesty please have this matter examined and provided for.

Because of its extreme importance, I reiterate this supplication here.
In my letter of last year, of which I enclose a duplicate herein, I informed your Majesty of the disputes of the auditors and fiscal with myself in regard to preeminence in office, they wishing to enact certain measures of government and war outside of their jurisdiction; and that because of this lack of harmony greater hindrances were resulting to the service of God and of your Majesty, in a land so new and so distant from your royal person.

I resolved to allow them to do as they wished, and to let go my right and the preeminences of my office, until your Majesty should order this remedied and provided for--believing that, in so acting, I serve you better.

Affairs here are in this condition, and I shall make no innovation until receiving your Majesty's orders.