[93] This law, given by Felipe IV at Madrid, March 2, 1634, and again, November 4, 1636, is as follows: "We ask and request the archbishops and bishops to take measures and give orders in their dioceses for the curas and missionaries of the Indians by the use of the mildest means, to order and direct all the Indians to be taught the Spanish language, and to learn in it the Christian doctrine, so that they may become more capable of the mysteries of our holy Catholic faith, may profit for their salvation, and obtain other advantages in their government and mode of living." [94] This law was given by "Carlos I and the sovereigns of Bohemia, governors in Valladolid," June 7, and July 17, 1550; and is as follows: "Having made special investigation as to whether the mysteries of our holy Catholic faith can be thoroughly and properly explained even in the most perfect language of the Indians, it has been seen that it is impossible without committing great discords and imperfections; and although chairs are founded, where the priests, who should have to instruct the Indians, may be taught, it is not a sufficient remedy, as the diversity of the language is great. Having resolved that it will be advisable to introduce the Castilian, we ordain that teachers be assigned to the Indians, who may teach them what they wish to learn of their own accord, in the manner that will be of least trouble to them and without expense. We have considered that this might be well done by the sacristans, just as they teach reading, writing, and the Christian doctrine in the villages of these kingdoms." [95] Barrantes (Instrucción primaria) remarks that this penalty was always a dead letter, whenever such a charge was made, it being only formal. [96] See VOL. XXVIII, p. 118, note 56. [97] See VOL. XXVIII, p. 118, note 57. [98] See documents concerning the Camacho controversy, in VOL. XLII, pp. 25-116. [99] This título, containing fifteen laws, is entitled, "Of colleges and seminaries." Law ii dated Segovia, June 8, 1592, reads as follows: "Our royal arms shall be placed in college seminaries, and shall have the most prominent place, in recognition of the universal patronage which belongs to us by right and apostolic authority throughout the state of the Indias. We permit prelates to place their arms in an inferior location." [100] A petition from Guerrero (see VOL. XXII, pp. 108-111) for royal aid shows under his charge more than fifty boys in August, 1626. It was accepted by the Dominicans, June 18, 1640. Hence the statement of Census of Philippines, iii, p. 599, that it was founded in 1640 is not strictly correct. [101] The encomienda of Bignotan, in Ilocos. See Archipiélago Filipino, i, p. 343; and VOL. XXVIII, p. 139. [102] See also VOL. XXVIII, pp. 139, 140.