To maintain justice for the Spanish who reside among them, it would seem to be sufficient to have a governor, as there always has been, since there are not more than one hundred encomenderos and seven hundred soldiers here.

In Spain, however small a city or town may be, it has a larger population and more litigation; yet, with only one corregidor or alcalde-mayor, its affairs are justly administered.

Besides, the salaries of the Audiencia will be of assistance in many important matters concerning your Majesty's service which are continually arising.

These often fail of execution on account of the lack of funds in the royal exchequer, as a result of the expense of keeping this door open.

By placing in charge of soldiers who merit it, the encomiendas which become vacant, a reform will be effected in this camp--which is necessary in order to execute any plans which may be difficult.