For several decades José Marco didn't explain, at least in writing, where he got Friar Pavón's manuscripts but it seems that he had a ready explanation to tell privately.
Kahit nakalipas na ang maraming dekada ay hindi naitala ni José Marco kung saan niya nakuha ang mga sulatin ni Fr. Pavón. Ngunit lagi siyang may handang paliwanag sa kaniyangmga pakikipagkuwentuhan nang personal noon.