If those ships alone came which his Majesty has in those islands, it would be superior to the enemy's fleet; for with this they could be kept from taking to Holland this year the great quantity of cloves which they will harvest.

This is the greatest loss which can be inflicted upon them at present; since with the profits from this they are waging war upon his Majesty in these parts with such great fleets.

This is the opinion of those who have most at heart the service of his Majesty in these regions.

I am writing, above all, to the lords there; and you will do me the favor which you always do in such cases.
Although I do not know what new things there may be there, I leave it all to your good opinion and intelligence and that of Senor Canon Garcetas, as I know, since you are such friends of mine, that you will give the most fitting counsel.

May our Lord protect you for the greatest possible number of years.