He would order the military corporals of Santiago and those of the towns of Azua and Hincha, to continually harass the French to obtain information on the people, militia captains and Corsicans with whom he was in contact.

Following those orders from the Governor, Captain Vicente Martín with the troops from the south together with the residents of Hincha and Azua killed 28 Frenchmen, imprisoned 9 and burned a large house with 4 huts.

[ 1 ] A war junta was formed made up of Field Master Pedro Morel of Santa Cruz, Sergeant Major Antonio Picardo Vinuesa and other Captains of the island.

The advance to the port of Guarico and immediate towns was what was resolved in that meeting, and before dissolving it, Admiral Caro sent strict orders so that, both from the people of the prison of that square and from the militiamen of the city and places From inland, 13,000 men were recruited, which were then judged sufficient for the army; and pointing out Santiago de los Caballeros as the parade ground, they began to prevent supplies and ammunition.

The majority acclamation requested that command be given to Field Master Francisco de Segura Sandoval and they promoted with applause the common voice of Admiral Caro, the ministers of the Royal Court of Santo Domingo, General Lope and the corporals.

Field Master Francisco Sandoval agreed to assume command and would leave for Manzanillo Bay (meeting point with the Barlovento fleet), accompanied by 15 companies on November 21, 1690.