We humbly entreat that your Lordship will be pleased, in regard to these points, to carry out what his Majesty ordains, and to take such measures as your Lordship may deem most suitable for prompt execution, most easy to be obeyed, and most conformable to the royal will; and we expect that what your Lordship shall judge to be most expedient will be in every way the best, since his Majesty has entrusted to your care, zeal, generous nature, and nobility the supreme government of these islands. Manila, October 7, in the year 1701.
Fray Jose Vila, provincial of the province of Santissimo Rosario.
Fray Francisco de Santa Ynes, provincial of St. Francis.
Fray Jose Lopez, provincial of the Augustinians.
Luis de Morales, provincial of the Society of Jesus.
Fray Bartolome de la Santissima Trinidad, provincial of the discalced Recollects of St. Augustine.
[1] That is, to Zabalburu, just one month after his entrance into office. [↑]