He is able to maintain amicable relations with the orders, especially by allowing the religious to transact certain secular business for him; but he finds them domineering and self-willed, and suggests that they cannot be kept in order without some change in their present mode of government.

He is advised to check their arrogance, especially in their open and public censures of their superiors, whether ecclesiastical or secular.

He relates his difficulties with Pedro Alvarez over the countersigning of Sangley licenses.

He has sent an expedition to attempt the opening of mines in the Igorrote country--an undertaking in which he has received the support and countenance of the religious orders.

He commends the Augustinian Recollects as not meddling in governmental affairs that do not concern them, and offering to take distant missions.