Reaction to a Royal Decree About Shipping
From Habele Institute
Levesque, Rodrigue (1993). "Reaction to a Royal Decree About Shipping". History of Micronesia: A Collection of Source Documents. Volume 3, First Real Contact, 1596-1637. Gatineau, Quebec: Éditions Lévesque. pp. 255–259. ISBN 978-0-920201-03-9.
Abstract: Spanish authorities in Manila outline emergency measures to protect the city and shipping lanes. The focus is on fortifications, naval patrols, and alliances with local allies. The text situates Micronesian waters—including the Marianas—as critical frontiers for defense against northern European fleets.
