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13. That he should have the 
power to divide Indians among his 
brothers and relatives. This was 
not granted to him. 
14. That he and his heirs shall 
have the right to construct three 
forts and have the command of 
them forever, with salaries from 
the royal treasury. Let it be 
granted. 
15. That if any rebellion should 
occur he shall have the power, in 
order to suppress it, to take from 
the royal treasury what may be nec¬ 
essary. Let it be granted. 
16. That he shall have the power 
to make the ordinances necessary 
for the government and working of 
the mines. 
17. That he shall have the power 
to divide the government into dis¬ 
tricts, alcaldías mayores , and co¬ 
rregimientos, and to name officers 
for them, in accordance with what 
is provided in article 67 of the ordi¬ 
nances. 
18. That he and his successors 
shall be under the direct control of 
the Council. Let it be granted to 
him as provided in article 96. 
19. That he shall have the power 
to recruit people in any part of the 
kingdoms and to raise banners, as 
is provided in article 73. 
20. He asks for the necessary 
warrants so that the magistrates of 
the parts through which he may 
pass on this expedition shall give 
him the necessary provisions, as is 
provided in article 76. 
21. That the magistrates shall 
not oppose those who may wish to 
go on the expedition, even though 
they may have committed crimes, 
if there be no party to bring charges 
against them. What is provided in 
article 77. 
Don Pedro does not ask it. 
Don Pedro offers to build them 
and only asks for the appointing of 
the alcaldes with a suitable salary, 
and that he be given the power for 
it. 
The same to Don Pedro. 
The same to Don Pedro. 
The same. 
The same to Don Pedro. 
The same to Don Pedro in the 
Indies, for people are not to be re¬ 
cruited here. 
The same. 
The same. 
