[61] Geronimo Perez de Nueros was born at Zaragoza, in 1595.  He entered the Society in 1616 and became a teacher of philosophy, and also taught theology for nine years.  He went to the Philippines, whence he went later to Mexico.  He died at Puebla, September 27, 1675.  He wrote a number of relations, one on the life and martyrdom of Father Marcelo Francisco Mastrilo; while a piece of his composition was acted in the church of the college of Manila, July 5, 1637.  See Sommervogel’s Bibliotheque.

[62] In the margin occurs the following at this point:  “It is called nonog in the language of Manila.”  Blanco (Flora, p. 106), after enumerating a number of native names given to this tree, says that it is called nono at Otaiti in the South Sea.  The chief uses of the nino (Morinda ligulata, Morinda de cintillas—­Blanco; Morinda citrifolia—­Linn.; Morinda tinctoria—­Roxb.) are the making of red ink and dye, while the leaves, were used in making plasters for the relief of pain.  The tree attains a height of ten or twelve feet, and has wide-spreading branches, and the leaves are eight or more inches in length.  See Blanco ut supra, pp. 105-109; and Delgado’s Historia, p. 449.

[63] Pastells publishes in his edition of Colin’s Labor evangelica (iii, p. 755) the following letter from the Manila Audiencia: 

“Sire: 

The fathers of the Society of Jesus of this city have been suffering signal discomfort and need, because of the falling of their church, and because the house in which they live is threatened with the same ruin, as it is dilapidated in many places; and, as it is propped up in many places, the religious are living in great danger.  This city has grieved much over this loss, as the Society is so frequented by all its inhabitants and is of so great benefit as it is in all the world.  Although they have commenced to build their new church, and a dwelling-house, they will not be able to finish these very soon, because of lack of funds; and their present need demands a more speedy relief.  Consequently, this Audiencia is obliged to represent the case to your Majesty, so that, with your accustomed liberality, you may be pleased to give an alms to the fathers for these works.  Since they were commenced with what your Majesty was pleased to give them five years ago, it will be right that they be finished with another equivalent sum.  The fathers deserve this aid, as they were the first to engage in the matters of the royal service in the building of galleons with the Indians of their districts; while, in the fleets which are offered to them, they embark personally.  And, in this respect, they are very attentive in all other things that concern year Majesty’s service and the public welfare.  With the protection which they promise themselves from the piety of your Majesty, they will continue successfully in this care.  May our Lord preserve your Majesty many years, as is necessary to Christendom.  Manila, July twenty-nine, one thousand six hundred and thirty.