Note 2 — VOL. II THE PLANTING OF THE FIRST COLONIES: 1562—1733
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These ships, commanded by Ribault,—seven in number, with 500 men besides families of artizans on board,—had arrived at the mouth of the St. John's River on August 29, 1565. The four left outside, as seen by Menendez, were at the time disembarking their passengers.