Note 47 — Part II
Reading edition
Referring to the book by this author entitled Theorica y practica de comercio y de marina (Madrid, 1724), an important work, which was translated into English (1751) and French (1753). Two of the chapters have the following titles: “Of the commerce which can be carried on in the Eastern Indias, by availing ourselves of the shelter and assistance of Filipinas;” and “Of the commerce with Filipinas.” (Vindel’s Catálogo, 1903, p. 276.) ↑