Law XXIII

The governors of Filipinas are wont to take the artillery and arms

from the ships that sail from Nueva España. Inasmuch as the vessels

return unarmed and without the necessary defense, we order the said

governors not to take, or allow to be taken, from the said ships the

artillery, arms, supplies, or war-materials that those ships carry

for their defense on the return voyage, for it is not advisable to

risk what is so important. [Felipe III--Valladolid, July 15, 1601.]

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