los Cobos is a learned and exemplary man,
who has been six years governor of the bishopric of Nueva Caceres,
_sede vacante_, where he acquitted himself well, and is today chaplain
of the royal college of Santa Potenciana.

Licentiate Manuel Rabelo is a learned man, and is a very good preacher
in Spanish and in three native languages, each different from the
other. He has the benefice of the district of Tabuco, as he is as
well acquainted with the Tagal language as are the Indians themselves;
and he is loved by them, because he treats them with gentleness.

Licentiate Juan de Arguijo Plata has long been versed in canon law,
and had experience in this country; he has been for many years the
fiscal-promoter of this archbishopric, and has been so often before.

Bachelor Amaro Diaz is a very virtuous and exemplary ecclesiastic,
well liked by all, and trustworthy in any office.

Bachelor Diego Donoso, chaplain of this royal Audiencia, is a learned
man and well liked.

Licentiate Don Bartolome de Canedo is master crossbearer.

Master Josef Cabral is a learned man, a preacher, and well versed in
the Tagal language. He has the benefice of the district of Balayan,
which he obtained in competition. He is much liked by the Indians,
as he treats them with love and gentleness.

_Fray Hernando_, archbishop of Manila.

_The year 1636. Memorial of the dignities and other prebends of the
cabildo of this cathedral of Manila; and of those which are confirmed
in order to be served ad interim._

The dean is named Don Miguel Garzetas. He came to these islands
thirty-eight years ago, and is more than sixty-six years old. He
is a graduate in no branch of learning. He is a good ecclesiastic,
and is present in the choir whenever his health permits. He has your
Majesty's confirmation for the said dignity. At present he has enjoyed
it ten years, more or less.

The archdeacon is named Master Don Andres Arias Giron. He has been
the stone of offense in this city, through his empty pretensions,
trusting to the fact that he has thirty thousand pesos, which he
acquired--quite unscrupulously, as is publicly known--in profits
from Indians where he held benefices. He is a creole of this country,
thirty-four years of age. Although he has the title of master of arts,
it was given to him more through his schemes than for his learning. He
has been an evil example with his licentious mode of life, for he is of
kin with the Biscayans, who have the m