all more than
thirty ministers. With this number it would seem that there would be
sufficient instruction in the gospel, as there is in peace and justice.
Cagaian
_The City of Segovia_--The city of Nueva Segovia is the capital
of Cagayan, and its principal port. It has a number of Spanish
citizens, with an alcalde-mayor, his deputy, and regidors. There is
one Augustinian convent in charge of the Spaniards, with one priest,
and his associate, a brother.
_Cabicunga_: _Don Sebastian_--The encomienda of Cabicunga is assigned
to Don Sebastian Ruyz de Baeca. It has five hundred tributes,
which represent two thousand souls. It has no instruction, but has
justice. One minister will be needed there. ... D.
_Pata_: _Vacant_--The encomienda of Pata lies vacant. It has two
hundred tributes, or eight hundred persons. It has instruction and
justice, and is peaceful. The minister of Cabicunga could visit it,
and it would have sufficient instruction. ... CC.
_Massi_: _Serpa; Vacant_--The encomienda of Massi, belonging to
Christoval de Serpa, has five hundred tributes, which represent two
thousand persons. ... D.
On this river of Massi is another encomienda, called Bangal, with
three hundred tributarios, which means one thousand two hundred
persons. It lies vacant. They are both pacified and have justice, but
no instruction. One religious to reside in Massi, and visit Bangal,
will be sufficient. ... CCC.
_Tulaque_: _Captain Castillo; Juan de la Feria_--The encomienda of
Tulaque, which belongs to Captain Castillo and Juan de la Feria,
has one thousand five hundred tributarios, which means six thousand
persons. The greater portion is pacified. They have no instruction. Two
ministers will be necessary for the whole. ... MD.
_Camalayuga_: _King_--The encomienda of Camalayuga belongs to his
Majesty. He collects there five hundred tributes, which means two
thousand persons. They are pacified. They have no instruction, but
have justice. ... D.
_Camanaguan_: _King_--The encomienda of Camanaguan belongs to his
Majesty. He collects there three hundred tributes, which means one
thousand two hundred persons. Likewise Tocol, which has one hundred
tributes, or four hundred persons. These tributes have been assigned to
the repairs of the fortress of the city of Segovia. They are pacified
and have justice. At present one minister, to reside in Camalayuga
and visit the other villages, will suffice. ... CCC.
_Gotot_: _Don Pe
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