Royal Decree of 24 June 1665 Authorizing Fr. Sanvitores to Open a New Mission
From Habele Institute
Levesque, Rodrigue (1995). "Royal Decree of 24 June 1665 Authorizing Fr. Sanvitores to Open a New Mission". History of Micronesia: A Collection of Source Documents. Volume 4, Religious Conquest, 1638-1670. Gatineau, Quebec: Éditions Lévesque. pp. 277–278. ISBN 978-0-920201-04-6.
Abstract: The scope of the work focuses on the administrative and ecclesiastical aspects of mission establishment, detailing the authority granted to Fr. Sanvitores and the expected outcomes of his mission. The document serves as a primary source for understanding the intersection of colonialism, religion, and indigenous cultures in Micronesia during this period.
