Remedy for this evil

Since the reign of Don Fernando VI (in the years 53 and 57), all

the curacies in both Americas have been taken from the regulars as

fast as the latter have died. Let the same be done in Filipinas, and

that will be in accordance with all right. The true religious will

surely give thanks, the curacies will return to their center, and the

ecclesiastical estate will be aided by what is in justice due to it.

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