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720 among whom they were engaged. Others were subjected to blows, floggings, wounds, incarceration, and general ill-treatment

The province of Yucatan was founded as a custodia in 1533, but owing to an Indian revolt it was left vacant for eleven years, until 1544, when it was reoccupied by Father Lorenzo de Bienvenida. Vetancvrt, Chrón. S. Evang., 24. From 1534 to 1593 thirteen bands of Franciscans arrived, the total number of friars being one hundred and fifty-six. The first custodial chapter held September 29, 1549, presided over by Comisario La Puerta, elected Father Luis de Villalpando first custodio. 'Yucatan and Guatemala by authorization of the general chapter at Aquila were joined in one province and seceded from that of the Santo Evangelio of Mexico in 1559, the provincial to be alternately taken from the two sections. The first provincial chapter, held September 13, 1561, chose Father Diego de Landa first provincial. Father Bienvenida attended the general chapter