The water has been so high here that the river entered the city.
"If Agostin Italian and Francisco de Grimaldo do not wish to give you the money you need, look for others there who are willing to give it to you.

On the arrival here of your signature I will at once pay them all that you have received: for at present there is not a person here by whom I can send you money.
"Done to-day, Friday, December 13, 1504 "Your father who loves you more than himself.
.S.
.S.A.S.
XMY Xpo FERENS." Letter written by CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS to his Son, DON DIEGO, December 21, 1504.
"VERY DEAR SON, The Lord Adelantado and your brother and Carbajal left here sixteen days ago to go to the Court.

They have not written me since.

Don Ferdinand carried 150 ducats.

He must spend what is necessary, and he carries a letter, that the merchants may furnish you with money.