[XXXVI‑23] For copies of these orders and particulars, see Id., 192-9. Consult also Elorza y Rada, Nobil., 216.
[XXXVI‑24] The entire force was divided into 9 companies—5 Spanish and 4 Indian; 3 Spanish and 2 Indian companies made up the command of the president, and one of each, those of the other divisions. Juarros, Guat., 280.
[XXXVI‑25] According to Villagutierre the command of the Huehuetenango division was first given to Captain Tomás de Mendoza y Guzman, but later Guzman was put in command of one of the president's companies, and Mazariegos, who had volunteered to serve without pay, was placed in charge of the above named force. Hist. Conq. Itza, 229, 234, 245.
[XXXVI‑26] Id., 268. Fancourt states that 'there was nothing to fix its identity, not even a hut.' Hist. Yuc., 253.
[XXXVI‑27] 'Dexando doze Soldados, con algunos Indios de Guerra, en el Sitio de San Juan de Dios.' Villagvtierre, Hist. Conq. Itza, 270.
[XXXVI‑28] 'Con solo vna grande Viga, ù Madero por Puente.' Id., 272. Fancourt thus regards this sentence: 'where had formerly been a wooden bridge, in all probability one of those constructed by Cortés, but of which only a single beam or plank remained.' Hist. Yuc., 254.
[XXXVI‑29] This village had been named by Fray Diego de Rivas, San Pedro Nolasco.
[XXXVI‑30] The appointment of Amézqueta was strongly opposed by the fiscal, but ratified by the council on full deliberation. Pelaez, Mem. Guat., i. 301, apparently from Ximenez, série v. tom. lxxvi.
[XXXVI‑31] Villagutierre, Hist. Conq. Itza, 361, says 140 leagues.
[XXXVI‑32] The men began to sicken and provisions to fall short, and the rainy weather having begun they returned. Pelaez, Mem. Guat., ii. 301.