There was the one noteworthy thing, namely, that with only six pieces they fought the enemy, who had three ships.

The loss was immense; besides the hulls, a great amount of property was lost--more than four hundred thousand pesos--and it was a miracle that everything was not lost.

Written in this convent of Nuestra Senora de la Candelaria, at Dilao, outside the walls [of Manila], August 7, 1620.
The most unworthy servant of your royal Majesty, _Fray Pedro de San Pablo_, provincial minister.
Letter from the Audiencia of Manila to Felipe III Sire: At the end of last year, 619, this royal Audiencia reported to your Majesty a portion of the numerous excesses and imprudent acts of Don Alonso Fajardo, governor and captain-general of these islands.

For that purpose it despatched, by way of Yndia, Captain Pedro Alvares, government and War secretary of this kingdom, with the same document that is herewith enclosed.

Although this despatch was attempted twice it did not succeed, because the governor, suspecting it, exercised great vigilance to prevent it--as in fact he did, a certain sailor revealing it while confused.