Horses as well as cattle and other domestic animals were provided.

Seeds and plants of different kinds were sent out, and to this first colonization by Spain, America owes the sugar-cane, and perhaps some other of her tropical productions.
Columbus remained in Barcelona until the twenty-third of May.

But before that time, the important orders for the expedition had been given.
He then went to Cadiz himself, and gave his personal attention to the preparations.

Applications were eagerly pressed, from all quarters, for permission to go.

Young men of high family were eager to try the great adventure.