——, Cacique of, visits Columbus, and oifers to go and do homage to the king and queen of Spain; this offer evaded by Columbus.
Japan (Cipango), Marco Polo's account of it.
Jasper, specimens found among the mountains of Cibao.
Jerez, Rodrigo de, sent up the island of Cuba by Columbus; account of his journey.
Jews not allowed to establish themselves in the colonies, or undertake voyages of discovery.
John of Anjou, an account of his expedition against Naples.
—— II. king of Portugal, the passion for maritime discovery revives under; sends missions in quest of Prester John; receives a proposition of a voyage of discovery from Columbus; refers it to a junto and his council, who report it to be visionary; consents to use an unwarrantable stratagem; desires to renew the negotiation with Columbus; who refuses and quits Portugal; invites Columbus to Portugal, and promises protection; invites Columbus on his return from the New World; his jealousy excited; his armament; his negotiations with Ferdinand in respect to the new discoveries; his idea in respect to a continent in the southern ocean.
Josephus, his opinion relative to the gold used in the temple of
Jerusalem.
Juan, prince, his nuptials; his death.
Juana, queen of Castile, arrival of; promises a prosperous termination to the suit of Columbus.