Governor Dasmariñas writes to the king. He states that he has received
no letter from his Majesty since he arrived in the islands, and fears
that his own to Spain may be lost. The islands are generally in a
prosperous condition; trade is flourishing, the religious orders
are at peace, "and, aside from the bishop, everything is quite as
it should be." The cathedral church is complete; the seminary for
girls is established, and some of its inmates have been married,
and a new house is being erected for its use. The new fort is well
under way, and some artillery has been mounted in it. New galleys have
been built, which are manned by Zambale slaves captured in war. All
trading is now done by the royal ships, which is much less expensive
and more satisfactory. Dasmariñas recommends that private shippers
be charged a moderate rate on tonnage. The Zambales have been reduced
to subjection, their country devastated, and the survivors dispersed
in various new settlements. New explorations have been made in the
interior of Luzón; one, which seemed important, had to be abandoned
on account of sickness among the troops; half the Spanish soldiers
have died. The country is in danger of attack by the Japanese, and
needs prompt and effective succor; he asks that the troops be sent
from Castilla, "and not Creoles or exiles from Mexico." The governor
is trying to secure quicksilver, on which the Chinese have given him
prices. With this letter he sends a set of rules for the hospital.

A brief account of the expedition to Tuy is furnished (June 1, 1592)
by Luis Perez, son of Dasmariñas. He has easily pacified the natives,
who are a superior race; and expects to establish a Spanish settlement
there, another year. The governor writes (June 6) to the king to make
certain explanations about his relations with Pedro de Rojas, his legal
counselor. The letter is conceited and self-willed, prejudiced and
overbearing. Dasmariñas complains that Rojas and other late auditors