Letter from Governor Sande to the King, Dated Manila 30 May 1579

Levesque, Rodrigue (1992). "Letter from Governor Sande to the King, Dated Manila 30 May 1579". History of Micronesia: A Collection of Source Documents. Volume 2, Prelude to Conquest, 1561-1595. Gatineau, Quebec: Éditions Lévesque. pp. 488–488. ISBN 0-920201-02-4.

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Abstract: Letter from Governor Francisco de Sande to King Philip II, written in 1579. He reports on expeditions sent against resistance in northern and southern islands, noting both successes and setbacks. Sande highlights tribute collection, the building of defenses in Manila, and continuing shortages of men and supplies. He stresses the need for friars to support conversion and warns of threats from Moros and Portuguese. The letter underscores Manila’s promise as a base for trade with China and Japan, while pleading for reinforcements to secure it.