Spanish Explorers in the Southern United States, 1528-1543. / The Narrative of Alvar Nunez Cabeca de Vaca. The Narrative of the Expedition of Hernando De Soto by the Gentleman of Elvas

by active 16th century Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca; active 16th century Pedro de Castañeda de Nájera; Knight of Elvas

[227] Span. real, the eighth of a silver dollar.

[228] The India House, or Board of Trade, at Seville.

[229] Gentleman.

[230] Dorantes.

[231] In eastern Portugal, near the Spanish border.

[232] January 20.

[233] Cassava.

[234] Whitsunday.

[235] Ucita or Oçita. This first town was on the point at the mouth of Charlotte Harbor, Florida.

[236] The name of this town was Hirriga, according to the Inca, and it seems to have been located on the northeast arm of the harbor.