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The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898; Volume 49

Note 11 — ANDA AND THE ENGLISH INVASION, 1762–1764

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This passport reads as follows: “This is to certify that Don Simon de Anda y Salazar, minister of his Catholic Majesty, has my permission to come with all safety to this city. This order is directed to each one to whom it pertains, so that he may allow him to pass, in accordance with its contents. Guillermo Drapert, commander-in-chief. General barracks, October 25, 1762. I retain the original in my possession, in order that it may run no risk [of being destroyed or lost]. Your Lordship may come without the slightest fear. The Archbishop.” ↑

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