Sir, My family and I were living in Cuba at the time, where my father was governor of our region. Our colony was prosperous, and the city one of the largest in the Caribbean. This aroused much envy ... We had already in the past suffered a few raids from French and English pirates, and feared a larger attack. In 1662, we were warned of the impending attack of a flotilla of pirate ships, large enough to sack the city. While we had not yet undertaken all the fortifications necessary for a secure defense, I remember seeing fear in my father's eyes. My mother secretly ordered a trusted servant to put in safety valuables of the family: some jewelry, gold coins and rarities that my father, a history buff, had acquired and brought back from Spain. The pirates entered the city, looted everything and burned everything, including our house. My father was recalled to Madrid immediately after, and we stayed there until the end of his career. My parents are both deceased today. It was after my mother's death that I learned of the existence of this hidden family treasure. Officially, everything was gone with the pirates or in the flames. She had drawn up indications allowing this little treasure to be traced, on the basis of the indications given by the servant she had commissioned. Unfortunately, I cannot go there in person, and above all I doubt I will be able to decipher these documents. This is why I am sending them to you, I know that you will come to understand everything. Above all, I have full confidence in your talents and your discretion. Of course, you will be able to keep gold coins and a few items. Hope you are interested in my quest, Maria.