May our Lord preserve your Majesty's royal Catholic person for many years, for the good of His church and the protection of us who have so little power.

Manila, June 26, 1586.
Royal Catholic Majesty, your most humble friar chaplain kisses your royal hands.
The Bishop of the Filipinas [Addressed: "To his royal Catholic Majesty, King Don Phelippe, our sovereign.

In his royal Council of the Indies."] [Endorsed: "Philippinas.

+ To his Majesty, 587; from the bishop, June 26." _In a different hand:_ "Seen.

Have its points abstracted."] Letter from the Audiencia of Manila to Felipe II Sacred Royal Catholic Majesty: In the past year of eighty-five, we gave your Majesty a report on the condition of this land, and some other matters concerning your service, which are contained in the duplicate accompanying this present letter.