Sir, I have written several books which have acquired a certain notoriety, perhaps you have heard of me. During my first trip around the world, my crew attacked several Spanish possessions on the Peruvian coast. But as we approached an isolated archipelago, I took advantage of a long stopover to hide my share of the booty, fearing that the Spanish would find us. Could you collect this loot and send it to me in London? Here are coded documents that will take you to the trunk. You will be able to keep most of the gold. But be aware that these islands contain treasures of a completely different nature. I left in this chest a number of observations concerning the local fauna and flora. It is incredibly rich, and each island of the archipelago contains different species from its neighbors. I'm not sure what to deduce from it, but I think it could help to deepen the knowledge of naturalists. Please, accept. William Dampier