[The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 by Emma Helen Blair]@TWC D-Link bookThe Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 PREFACE 159/239
The testimony that you send of it does not concern this matter, but only that of the goods and money that were to be sent to Terrenate for trading.
That indeed was done in accordance with your opinion.
The opinion that you shall hold in matters so worthy of reform you must always send to me distinctly and clearly expressed; for if there are such officials who commit illegal acts--not only in trading, but in hindering the profit of the royal treasury--it is advisable not only for the greater security of the treasury, but also for the administration of justice, that such persons be punished with the rigor that the case requires.
Consequently, you shall do this, sending me information of what is done in this matter.
If any proven guilt results you shall sequester the property of offenders, in order to assure the judgment.
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