Art. 24. Along the coast or at the fort you should buy as many slaves as are necessary for the work (…).
Art. 25. If there are more slaves than are needed, a store shall be kept of them (for they can be fed with little more than a little rice) to be sent hither or elsewhere as needed. (…)
Art. 26. As soon as we can come to an agreement with the Spaniards or with anyone else for the supply of slaves, you will be informed.