For the above reasons I think that I shall place this in execution as opportunity offers, unless I am so strongly opposed in this as in other things, that I would be embarrassed in it--although I cannot see what arguments they would have for doing so.
[_Marginal note_: "Council.

This scheme and method of management that you present is excellent, and thus you shall do.

In the council of the treasury, you shall always continue to deliberate on what could be of greater advantage to my royal revenues.

Thus shall you do and advise, since it will all be so proper and justifiable, as I expect from you.

You have noted one matter of unjust government, namely, excess [in the collections.] Accordingly, you ought to censure and punish it, and not permit any officer of justice or collector, whether for himself or for third persons, to be able to collect in public auction, or secretly outside of public auction, any products or articles that are owed by tributarios, landlords, Indians, or debtors.