His conduct of an expedition made ready to repel the Dutch from the islands is sharply criticised; covert attack is made on him as defrauding the treasury by the sale of Indian orders, and allowing reckless expenditures of the public moneys; and he is blamed for failing to enforce the regulations as to the sale of the Chinese goods.
Fajardo sends a long report of affairs to the king (August 15, 1620).

The coming of the ships this year was delayed; and by storms and an encounter with the Dutch both were wrecked--but on Philippine coasts, which enabled them to save the rich cargo.

As the Dutch failed to secure this prize, they have lost in prestige, while the Spaniards have gained accordingly.

A marginal note here, apparently the reply of the Council of the Indias to this clause of Fajardo's letter, censures him for allowing the ships to leave Manila so late, and warns him to send them hereafter promptly, and not overladen.

He is also directed to remonstrate with the Japanese officials who are aiding the Dutch with arms and other supplies; and to strive to break up their friendship with the Dutch.