1/4 Of the forts and presidios needed in this country. _That Manila should be walled, and the ease with which this can be accomplished._ First: His Majesty should be informed of the ease and cheapness with which stone buildings are made and can be made. He should urgently and imperatively order that this city of Manila be enclosed with stone, on the side where that is needed, and on the other sides with water; that the fort be built where it shall be determined by the advice of all; and that a tower be erected on the point at the junction of the river and sea. The part where a wall is necessary is very little, extending from the beach to a marsh of the river--about sixty brazas; but it will never be done, unless his Majesty so order. |