that is an incident not reckoned on by Manila, but one which this city rather tried to obviate by all the means which were readily feasible, such as giving liberty to the prisoners, sending an embassy and messages of apology to the Japanese, and pledging immediate reparation for the injury done to their property, if they would open trade and make peace with these islands.  So long as they do not do this his Lordship appears to be fulfilling the demands of conscience by informing his Majesty of what is happening, so that as sovereign of both states [i.e., Manila and Macan], he may order what is to his royal service.  This is their opinion, and the said father Diego de Bobadilla said that the opinion does not state anything as to who ought to make reparation for the said injuries, nor do they consider that; because it does not pertain to them to give any opinion or judgment on that point, but only to state who would have authority for doing it.

His Lordship, having seen the above opinions, declared that he was in accord with them, and that he is doing what is mentioned in them in the manner which seems to his Lordship best.  He affixed his signature, as did the rest of the said assembly.

Don Juan Nino de Tavora Licentiate Marcos Capata de Galvez Fray Domingo de Goncales Francisco Colin Diego de Bobadilla Don Rodrigo Goncales de Barreda

Before me: 
Andres Martin del Arroyo

Collated with the original records which rest in this government office.  By order of the said lord governor and captain-general, I drew up this copy, at Manila, June twenty-two, one thousand six hundred and twenty-nine, [witnesses being] Francisco de Silva and Don Juan Martin.  In testimony of the truth, I seal and sign it officially.

Andres Martin del Arroyo, royal secretary.

We, the undersigned notaries, attest that Andres Martin del Arroyo, by whom these copies appear to be signed and sealed, is a notary of the king our sovereign, and exercises the office of chief government and military notary of these islands.  The copies and other matters that pass and have passed before him are given and have been given entire faith and credit, both in and out of court.  Given in Manila, July three, one thousand six hundred and twenty-nine.

Pedro Munoz de Herrera, royal notary. Luis de Barrasa, royal notary. Luis de Torres, royal notary.

Acts Regarding Departure of Fernando de Silva from the Islands

Act by the governor