Letter from the King to Governor Dasmariiias, Dated Madrid 11 February 1593

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Levesque, Rodrigue (1992). "Letter from the King to Governor Dasmariiias, Dated Madrid 11 February 1593". History of Micronesia: A Collection of Source Documents. Volume 2, Prelude to Conquest, 1561-1595. Gatineau, Quebec: Éditions Lévesque. pp. 649–651. ISBN 0-920201-02-4.

Abstract: Letter from King Philip II to Governor Gómez Pérez Dasmariñas, dated Madrid 11 February 1593. The King responds to reports from Manila, instructing the governor to strengthen defenses, continue tribute collection, and maintain order in the colony. He emphasizes the importance of building ships for the Pacific route, supporting missionaries, and ensuring fair treatment of native communities.