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The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898

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The person who goes for this purpose will relate what he knows of this matter, besides what is here set down.
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_That the prebendaries be supplied with the necessaries of life, or be exchanged for curates._ Third: It was resolved that, if the tithes were not paid, whether his Majesty ordered it or not, this evil should be remedied--as can be done, and is necessary--by another method.

His Majesty should order that the prebendaries be removed, or that no more be appointed; for they cannot live decently, or meet their obligations.

If this shall be done, they can be exchanged for one curate and two or three beneficed priests, all with obligation to look after the souls of the Spaniards and soldiers of this city, as well as of the many Indian servants, workmen, and laborers who serve them, as now very little attention is paid to all these.
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_The Spanish hospital is very poor, and there are many sick._ Fourth: His Majesty should be informed that the hospital, established here in his name, has no money with which to help the many soldiers, sailors, and other poor persons who, engaged in service and labors for the king and those usual in this country, fall sick, and die in sadness and affliction.


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