made by the viceroy of New Spain, Luis de Velasco, in the expedition of Legazpi. 5.  That the king grant to all those of the expedition and their descendants forever exemption from pecho [78] and custom duty, as well as exemption from tax on ail merchandise that they might trade in these islands for the period of one hundred years. 6.  That transferable repartimientos [79] be granted to the conquerors and new discoverers. 7.  That the wives and children of the conquerors, whether in Spain or New Spain, be sustained from the royal estate until the repartimientos be made; and that in case of the death of any of those of the expedition this sustenance be continued. 8.  That land be apportioned to them. 9.  That the conquerors alone, outside of the king, be allowed to trade in the Philippines. 10.  That the Moros, “because they try to prevent our trade with the natives, and preach to them the religion of Mahomet,” may be enslaved and lose their property. 11.  That the offices of the royal officials appointed by Velasco be granted for life, and to one heir after them, and that they be allowed to share in the repartimientos. 12.  An increase of salary because of the high cost of living in these islands.  The petitioners beg further:  1.  That slave traffic be allowed, “that the Spaniards may make use of them, as do the chiefs and natives of these regions, both in mines and other works that offer themselves.” 2.  The remittance of the king’s fifth of all gold and silver found for fifty years. 3.  That the natives be distributed in encomiendas.  Legazpi in a separate petition makes the following requests:  That the Philippines be conquered, colonized, and placed under the dominion of the crown, in order that the gospel may be preached to more advantage and the tributes collected from the natives, who are “changeable, fickle, and of but little veracity.”  That religious of good life be sent who may serve as examples, and that they may “try to learn the language of this land, for thereby they will obtain good results.”  That certain Moros, who, under pretext of being traders, preach the Mahometan faith and hinder Spanish trade with the natives, be expelled from the islands, and that they be not allowed to marry or settle therein.  That his office of governor and general be confirmed for life and extended to one heir, as promised by Velasco.  That the four thousand ducats promised him by Velasco be granted him from the royal estate, inasmuch as he has made the expedition without any personal aid from the king.  That he and two heirs be allowed to hold all the forts established by him, with the salary agreed upon with Velasco, and that such holding and salary commence with the fort of Cebu.  That the title of high constable, for himself and heirs, of all lands discovered and colonized by him, be confirmed.  That he may have two of the Ladrone Islands, with the title of adelantado, provided he conquer and colonize them at his own cost; these islands will be of great