For lack of religious, the gospel has not been preached to them.

They are a peaceable people, and make no opposition.

In Nueva Segovia, which is under the charge of the Order of St.Dominic, there are some to be converted, who have not yet been settled peacefully, as they are warlike and restless Indians.

On the contrary, they have rebelled several times; but it has always been on account of injuries which the Spaniards have inflicted upon them..