Note XXXVII‑43 — Chapter XXXVII · GUATEMALA AND CHIAPAS. 1701-1800.
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A junta of ministers was appointed by the king, whose duty it was to oversee the actions of the various viceroys, presidents, etc. This junta gave instructions to the regents. Cedulario, MS., i. 34-6; iii. 81-91. The functions of the regents are described in Reales Cédulas, MS., ii. 159. Previous to arriving at their place of duty the regent was to notify the ruling authority, president, viceroy, etc., and they were required to meet him one league from the capital. The archbishop and clergy were required to call upon him. The enumeration of their duties fills 78 articles.