May our Lord have you in His keeping.
"Done to-day, December 21.
"Your father who loves you more than himself.
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XMY Xpo FERENS." "This tenth which they give me is not the tenth which was promised me.

The Privileges tell what it is, and there is also due me the tenth of the profit derived from merchandise and from all other things, of which I have received nothing.

Carbajal understands me well.

Also remind Carbajal to obtain a letter from his Highness for the Governor, directing him to send his accounts and the money I have there, at once.

And it would be well that a Repostero of his Highness should go there to receive this money, as there must be a large amount due me.