I have had no other advices of anything new, or of matters of greater importance, in those forts [of Maluco] than the above-mentioned entrance of the reenforcements.

From the people sent thither, and from those who wrote me from Japon, I have learned that the reenforcement was very timely; for the Dutch had crews of Japanese, whom they hired with the intention, as was understood, of attempting with them some deed of arms in that place, or something else that would have meant evil to our forces and fortifications.
I was also advised from Japon that a squadron of Dutch ships was to sail thence to run along these coasts, in order to hinder the commerce of the Chinese ships, awaiting and robbing them on their way.

In order to obviate this mischief, I prepared two strong ships, one patache, and two galleys, with which to make the said coast safe.

I gave warning to China; and thus, in consequence, many ships and merchants of China, thanks to God, have arrived in safety.

That squadron is in charge of Admiral Joan Baptista de Molina, a man who has served many years, and who has served here with especial courage and good fortune.