Note 3 — FINANCIAL AFFAIRS OF THE ISLANDS, 1766
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On account of this, I have established in my “Demonstration of the wretched and deplorable condition of the Philipinas Islands,”3 etc., the necessity of maintaining them with respectable forces, and [suggested] the expedient of augmenting the tribute on account of the obligation which every vassal is under to contribute to his king what is necessary for maintaining the kingdom in peace, justice, and union, and defending it from enemies.