[The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 by Emma Helen Blair]@TWC D-Link bookThe Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 PREFACE 174/239
It is to be hoped, in our Lord, that He will give you the health that you desire and the fortunate success that is so important."] 19th.
Consequently, I have requested him to take charge of the cause of one Joan Mohedano who was arrested ten days ago for the accusation made against him of having entered the seminary of Sancta Potenciana; and because there are so few here who could act as judges--some not having authority to try this cause, and others having been refused therein--it has not been possible to finish it hitherto, which Doctor Don Antonio will do. [_Marginal note_: "It is well.
Take special note that such crimes and acts of sacrilege as this demand their punishment in the presence of our Lord.
Accordingly it is advisable, and I order and charge you, that in this crime and in others similar--may God forbid their commission--you shall show yourself, as shall the judges who take charge of these causes, as severe and rigorous in judgment, and prompt in their despatch, as the cause requires.
You shall advise me fully, in a short account, of what should be done in this matter, and the sentence and execution of justice therein."] 20th.
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