Note 1019 — Chapter XXX · CONSTRUCTION OF THE FLEET. December, 1520-February, 1521.
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This is Cortés’ own account, with the exception that he gives the field-pieces as eight or nine. Cartas, 165. Gomara says 540 infantry and nine guns. Hist. Mex., 174. Vetancurt writes six guns, which may be a misprint. Teatro Mex., pt. iii. 150.