Governor Sande Writes to King Philip Ii

Levesque, Rodrigue (1992). "Governor Sande Writes to King Philip Ii". History of Micronesia: A Collection of Source Documents. Volume 2, Prelude to Conquest, 1561-1595. Gatineau, Quebec: Éditions Lévesque. pp. 474–480. ISBN 0-920201-02-4.

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Abstract: Letter from Governor Francisco de Sande to King Philip II describing conditions in the Philippines. He reports on the consolidation of Spanish authority in Manila, tribute collection from surrounding provinces, and encounters with local resistance. Sande emphasizes the region’s strategic value for trade with China and Japan, while also noting the burdens placed on settlers by shortages of supplies and soldiers. He requests reinforcements, ships, and religious personnel to strengthen the colony and ensure its survival against Portuguese rivals and hostile local groups.