revision preference src: In 1635, he applied for and got from the Viceroy of New Spain marquis de Cerralvo a license to explore California, a territory that although located within the borders of the Spanish Empire was unknown whether it was an island or peninsula. <SEP> tgt: In 1635, he applied for and got from the Viceroy of New Spain marquis de Cerralvo a license to explore California, a territory that. Located within the borders of the Spanish Empire was unknown whether it was an island or peninsula.