Inasmuch as this country so far as I have been able to examine and form an opinion bears a striking resemblance to Spain, as wel
l in the fertility of the soil, as in its extent, and the coolness of its climate, and in many other respects, it seemed to me that the most suitable name that could be given to it was NEW SPAIN of the ocean-sea; and as this name was conferred upon it in the name of your Majesty, I humbly entreat your Highness to confirm and direct that it shall be so called. Based on the passage, what does Cortés want the king of Spain to do?
