Your Excellency, Dear sir and master:
I remit the enclosed extract of the points which, I have considered,
require a positive and speedy remedy in the Filipinas Islands, so
that your Excellency can more easily understand their condition in
the toilsome labor of examining the representations which I made at
the time upon the other points, from Manila.
Your Excellency may be assured that I have no private interest in
the matter, for everything is for the king, my master. It is to be
noted that, although this appears to be hostile to the religious
estate, it is not so, nor have I any such spirit [of hostility]. I
assure you that, if these recommendations are carried out (if your
Excellency shall deem that best) the religious communities will
thank you heartily, although at the beginning, and at first sight,
they may show some anger.
May God preserve your Excellency many years, as I desire. Madrid,
April 13, 1768. Your Excellency, your humble servant kisses the hands
of your Excellency.