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The key to this old plan is translated as: "Description of what has been constructed in the R[oya]l fort that by order of His Maj[est]y is being built in this Presidio of S. Augustine of Florida under the Care and Supervision of the Sergeant m[ajo]r D[on] Pablo de hita Salazar his Governr. and Capn. g[enera]l of said Prov[inc]es from 2 of July of 1675—to 14 of Decer. of 677.

• A. The Bastion is made its height of 20 thirds [of a vara] and it does not have the cordon, parapet, and Banquette between 4 and 5.
• B. The Doorway is in the main part of the wall, taken out on each side, with doors that correspond
• C. The Bastion is raised 20 thirds to the cordon—D. The Curtain is raised 20 thirds.
• E. The Curtain is raised 20 thirds.
• F. The Curtain is raised the same.
• G. The Bastion is raised the same
• H. The Curtain is raised 19 thirds.
• I. The Bastion raised 19 thirds—K. Powder Magazine Arch finished.
• L. The ramp, made and in it two small rooms on the sides and one below the ramp and another at the foot.
• M Guard room.
• N. Magazine made of stone and wood
• O. The principal Bridge is made.
• P. The one for Succors begun—The Three Bastions are terrepleined, less the angles that are left with intention of making some changes for Service of said fort."
• Scale of 70 Varas [vara= approx. 33.3 inches].

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