Law LXXVI

We charge and order the viceroys of Perú to see that all the

ordinances in regard to the prohibition of Chinese stuffs be

fulfilled and executed exactly. For their execution and fulfilment,

they shall appoint an auditor of our royal Audiencia of Los Reyes,

in whom they can place entire confidence. They shall see that he

proceeds thoroughly and executes the penalties with the required rigor,

without any dispensation. The auditor shall privately try these cases

in the said city and its districts in so far as he shall have cause

to invoke the law; and all other justices in their territories shall

do the same. [Felipe III--Valladolid, December 31, 1604.]

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