Sentencia contra Manuel Estacio Venegas, sargento mayor. 1654

This is the the judgment against Manuel Estacio Venegas, a former high-ranking official in the Philippines, detailing numerous charges of misconduct. Estacio was found guilty of improperly acquiring land through corrupt means, leading to his forfeiture of encomiendas, which are land grants. He abused his power, mistreating individuals, publicly insulting military and local officials, and causing confusion and fear among the populace. His judicial misconduct was significant, as he wrongfully imprisoned detainees, managed legal cases without proper jurisdiction, and conducted unjust proceedings. Additionally, Estacio mismanaged public funds, engaging in fraudulent transactions that benefited him personally while neglecting royal treasury interests. The court's judgment mandated restitution of various amounts to the royal treasury and the reassignment of properties acquired through his corrupt practices. Overall, the document highlights the extent of Estacio's misconduct and its impact on the governance of the Philippines during his time in power.This text is in the volume with the title "Pertenece al Aparador dentro de la Pared. Caxn No 4. Missiones. Leg 2." Historical papers and documents concerned with the Spanish Missions in the Philippines and East Asia, Vol. II, in the 17th century. Continuation of the previous volume.
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es Sentencia contra Manuel Estacio Venegas, sargento mayor. 1654
en Judgment against Manuel Estacio Venegas, Major Sargeant. 1654
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This is the the judgment against Manuel Estacio Venegas, a former high-ranking official in the Philippines, detailing numerous charges of misconduct. Estacio was found guilty of improperly acquiring land through corrupt means, leading to his forfeiture of encomiendas, which are land grants. He abused his power, mistreating individuals, publicly insulting military and local officials, and causing confusion and fear among the populace. His judicial misconduct was significant, as he wrongfully imprisoned detainees, managed legal cases without proper jurisdiction, and conducted unjust proceedings. Additionally, Estacio mismanaged public funds, engaging in fraudulent transactions that benefited him personally while neglecting royal treasury interests. The court's judgment mandated restitution of various amounts to the royal treasury and the reassignment of properties acquired through his corrupt practices. Overall, the document highlights the extent of Estacio's misconduct and its impact on the governance of the Philippines during his time in power.This text is in the volume with the title "Pertenece al Aparador dentro de la Pared. Caxn No 4. Missiones. Leg 2." Historical papers and documents concerned with the Spanish Missions in the Philippines and East Asia, Vol. II, in the 17th century. Continuation of the previous volume.
Number of pages
40
Date of creation
1654
Source volume
Pertenece al Aparador dentro de la Pared. Caxn No 4. Missiones. Leg 2.
Holding Institution of Original Materials
The Lilly Library, Indiana University
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VAD6896-U-00008_00060-00099
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The Lilly Library, Indiana University
Holding Archive Reference Number
LLMC_000004 Sentencia contra Manuel Estacio Venegas
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LLMC_000004 Sentencia contra Manuel Estacio Venegas
Source of Acquisition
Philippine mss-Bound 1: Sotheby 516./ Harper 21529/ Phillipps Nos. 8493 8464 . Digital File VAD6896-U-00008
Context Description
Folio 28-47 / This is a ms. copy of the printed Sentencia, que se dio en la causa de Manuel Estacio Venegas (Manila, 1645), for which see J.T. Medina, La Imprenta en Manila (1893), pp. 49-50.
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