The Dean and Chapter of the Cathedral to the Crown, Santo Domingo, February 19, 1586

To relate how badly they conducted themselves is beyond words; the extent of it is unthinkable. It is actually as though they had been in conspiracy with the enemy. There were more than 3000 men, burghers and transients, and more subsistence than there has ever been in the city before-so much that the price [of biscuit?] was down to only fourteen maravedis the pound-and plenty of wine. Every hour, every minute relief could reach the fortress from the river.