A true relation of the fleete which went vnder the Admirall Iaquis Le Hermite through the Straights of Magellane towards the coasts of Peru, and the towne of Lima in the West-Indies With a letter, containing the present state of Castile in Peru. Herevnto is annexed an excellent discourse which sheweth by cleare and strong arguments how that it was both necessary and profitable for the Vnited Prouinces to erect a West-India Company, and euery true subiect of the same ought to aduance it according to his power. Written by a well-willer of the Common-wealth.

Abstract

The "Relation" is a translation of approximately the first half of "Casos notables, sucedidos en las costas de la ciudad de Lima", published in Seville and Madrid earlier the same year. The "Discourse" is a translation of "Voortganck vande West-Indische Compaignie", sometimes attributed to Marten Iansz. Brandt or to Willem Usselincx, published in Amsterdam in 1623. Reproduction of the original in the British Library.