The Philippine Islands, 1493-1803/Volume 4/Documents of 1579–82
DOCUMENTS OF 1579-82
Decree regulating the foundation of monasteries. Felipe II; Aranjuez, May 13, 1579.
Letter to Felipe II. Francisco de Sande; May 30, 1579.
Expeditions to Borneo, Jolo, and Mindanao. Francisco de Sande, and others; April 19, 1578 to June 10, 1579.
Appointments to vacancies in Manila cathedral. Felipe II; [promulgated from?] Guadalupe, March 26, 1580.
Letter to Felipe II. Gonçillo Ronquillo de Peñalosa; July 17, 1581.
Ordinance restricting departure from the islands. Gonçalo Ronquillo de Peñalosa; March 2, 1582.
Letter to Felipe II. Gonzalo Ronquillo de Peñalosa; June 15, 1582.
Sources: These documents are obtained from MSS. in the Archivo de Indias, Sevilla, except the royal decrees; these are taken from the original MS. documents in the "Cedulario Indico" of the Archivo Historico National, Madrid.
Translations: The first and fourth documents are translated by Alfonso de Salvio; the second and third, by James A. Robertson; the last three, by José M. Asensio.