[35] Torre to the King, July 26, 1744, A. I., 108–2–21.
[36] Report of Council of War, June 18, 1746, A. I., 108–2–21. See note 17 of this chapter, which deals with the local council of war. On the occasion referred to, it acted as a courtmartial. It also had power to advise the governor, and even to prevent the military officials from taking steps which would inflict injustice on the natives in connection with military operations. Here it may be seen that magistrates were actually members of this council, and in this capacity they advised the governor as to the best means of fortifying and defending the Islands. The laws of the Indies are singularly lacking in definite statements as to the legal composition and membership of this council.
[37] Obando to the King, August 15, 1748, A. I., 108–2–21.
[38] Morga’s Sucesos, Blair and Robertson, XV, 205–237.
[39] Martínez de Zúñiga, An historical view, I, 239–241.
[40] In recommending the services of Licentiate Madrid y Luna, oidor of the Manila audiencia, Alcaraz wrote to the king as follows: “On that account, and for the good accomplished by his services in this Royal Audiencia, the said Licentiate Madrid claims that your Majesty should grant him as a reward permission to marry some of his seven daughters and three sons in Mexico” (Alcaraz to Felipe III, August 10, 1617, Blair and Robertson, XVIII, 52).
[41] Formosa lost to Spain, Blair and Robertson, XXXV, 128–162.
[42] Audiencia to the King, July 15, 1598, A. I., 67–6–18.
[43] Audiencia to Felipe III, August 8, 1620, Blair and Robertson, XIX, 77–89.
[44] Recopilación, 5–3–24; also A. I., 105–2–1.