Thus I am trying to do on all occasions.

In regard to the quality of the soldiers, have the viceroy of Nueva Espana informed that they must always be men who have served, and of the quality desirable.

Those who were boys might be kept in presidios, and in places where there is not so great need of experienced soldiers.

By placing them in other companies and in diverse services, they might supply the lack of other persons.

Have a letter written to the viceroy of Nueva Espana, and a copy of this section and the answer to it sent to him.