I am now reflecting on the way in which these matters
can be settled, so that they may not fall into a worse condition,
by making use of the relationship between them. But in case of need
I shall not be found lacking to Cachil Varo; and because this matter
demands expedition, and so much expense cannot always be incurred as in
the past reenforcements, I shall send this aid in October, in galleys
and pataches; for that is the time when the enemy have gone away.
Last year the Audiencia wrote that one galleon and one galley had
been finished. It is a fact that more than thirty thousand pesos have
been spent in their construction, having been commenced in the time
of Don Juan Nino de Tavora.
There is nothing of so great importance in this government, as that
the port of Cavite be well provided with the necessary naval supplies;
and that this matter be charged to a competent and very intelligent
person; for the other offices are bestowed as favors, but for this one
we are looking for a person whom we can ask to accept it. Accordingly,
we have found him, in the person of him who is commander of the
fort there and river-master, namely, Captain Juan de Olaez.
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