Pearls, the Gulf of.
—— of Cubagua. Pepper, Agi.
Perez, Alonzo, discovers land in Columbus's third voyage.
——, Pray Juan, prior of the convent of La Raibida, entertains Columbus on his first entry into Spain; gives him letters of introduction to the queen's confessor, and educates his son; reception of Columbus; writes to Queen Isabella; invited to court; pleads the cause of Columbus; receives a visit from Columbus after his success.
Philip, king of Castile, listens to the request of Columbus, and promises a prosperous termination to his suit.
Pigeons, wood, vast numbers seen on the south side of Cuba.
Pilgrimages, lots for, drawing of.
Pilot, observations on the rumor of a pilot having died in the house of
Columbus.
Pine-apple first met with.
Pines, island of, discovered by Columbus.