Note XXII‑7 — Chapter XXII · AFFAIRS IN PANAMÁ. 1551-1600.
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Negroes and mulattoes were forbidden to go among the Indians in 1578. Reales Cédulas, in Pacheco and Cárdenas, Col. Doc., xvii. 501-2. In 1589 it was ordered that no negro should employ an Indian or ill-use him in any way. Infraction of this law was punishable with 100 lashes. If the offence was repeated the culprit's ears were to be cut off. In case of a free negro, the punishment was 100 lashes and perpetual banishment. A reward of 10 pesos was paid to informers, and masters neglecting to observe the law were liable to a fine of 100 pesos. Zamora, Bib. Leg. Ult., iv. 462.