The Philippine Islands, 1493-1803: Explorations By Early ..., volume 3
The Philippine Islands, 1493-1803: Explorations By Early ..., volume 3
Emma Helen Blair, James Alexander Robertson, Edward Gaylord Bourne
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The factor and sergeant-major were sent because of certain crimes which they are said to have committed; however, I do not think that these are very serious. By these men I have been informed of matters relating to those islands, and of the nature of the land. They give a very good account thereof, especially of the island of Luzon, where there are settlements very thickly inhabited, by both Indians and Moors [Moros], although the latter must not be thought of as really of that race, but only a...s having had the name attached to them/^ It is not believed that they are very sincere in the profession of the Mahometan religion, as many of them both drink wine and eat pork. There are many gold mines, which are worked similarly to the silver mines here. A few of some depth were seen there, although the people, naturally indolent, work them but little - and then only to the extent of their necessities, when the opportunity of barter is oflFered them - declaring that whenever they have any need for the gold, the mines are close by.
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