Note 1 — Letter from Felipe IV to Tavora

You say that Pedro de Heredia wrote to you that he had not fortified the island of Manados1 and the straits of Santa Margarita, because it seemed to him of little use. Afterward, however, seeing that many tributarios might be acquired; that, being pagans, missionaries were needed; and that the expenses of these strongholds might be lightened by the rice which they furnished—he sent to you asking for fifty men to occupy the fort which he was to build there. Seeing that he had orders for it and that it was so advantageous for the service of God and myself, you sent them to him. It is well, and I order you, as having [134] the affair under your present direction, to provide everything which is necessary thereto.