and islands.

Granted by the king and queen.

3. He wishes to have a share, amounting to a tenth part, of the profits of
all merchandise, be it pearls, jewels, or any other things, that may be
found, gained, bought, or exported from the countries which he is to
discover.

Granted by the king and queen.

4. He wishes, in his quality of admiral, to be made sole judge of all
mercantile matters that may be the occasion of dispute in the countries
which he is to discover.

Granted by the king and queen, on the condition, however, that this
jurisdiction should belong to the office of admiral, as held by Don
Enriquez and other admirals.

5. Christopher Columbus wishes to have the right to contribute the eighth
part of the expenses of all ships which traffic with the new countries,
and in return to earn the eighth part of the profits.

Granted by the king and queen.

Santa Fe, in the Vega of Granada,
April 17, 1492.

This agreement is signed by the Secretary Coloma and written by Almazan.