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The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 17 of 55, 1609-1616

Note 13 — Political and Administrative Organization

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This tribute is the contribution that the Indians and mestizos pay in order to aid in the maintenance of the burdens of the state. The polos means the obligation to work a certain number of days in neighborhood works.—Montero y Vidal.

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