For May 24 ~ 1513: While exploring the Gulf Coast of Florida. - TopicsExpress



          

For May 24 ~ 1513: While exploring the Gulf Coast of Florida. Ponce de Leon encounters Calusa Indians near Charlotte harbor. In a fight with the Calusa, de Leon captures four warriors. 1539: Mexican Viceroy Don Antonio de Mendoza has decided to send an expedition to search for wealthy cities north of Mexico. On March 7, 1539, Friar Marcos de Niza started the expedition from Culiacan. Accordiong to Niza’s journal, he finally sees Cibola, although he never sets foot in the pueblo. His report will lead to future expeditions looking for the Seven Cities of Gold. (From americanindian.net/ Phil Konstantins website)
Posted on: Sat, 24 May 2014 17:15:03 +0000

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