He encounters many difficulties--coolness on the part of the bishop, lack of support from his associates in the Audiencia, and but little acquaintance with the needs of the islands in the royal Council of the Indias.

His duties are onerous and his responsibilities too great; he asks the archbishop to aid him in an appeal to the king for relief from these burdens and vexations.

Vera cannot yet procure the quicksilver which he has been asked to send to Mexico, but will try to obtain it from the Chinese traders.

The king of Ternate has revolted, and affairs there are in bad condition; more troops are needed, but cannot be spared from Manila.

Vera discusses various matters concerning some of his officers, and affairs both military and civil.