The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 29, July 1925 - April, 1926 Page: 268
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poor Americans, and a short distance beyond we lost our way
because of the poor intelligence of our guide. After we halted at
the creek the escort troop busied itself fixing a crossing, and this
task lasted until nightfall. All this day, as well as during the
previous ones, the southeast wind had been blowing and carrying
clouds to the northwest as it is common in Texas, and we, there-
fore, were expecting the return of the clouds which the northwest
wind brings back in these regions. In fact, at about two in the
morning a furious storm broke out and lasted almost two hours.
Even at sunrise the continuous rumbling of thunder could be
heard at no great distance. But at last the sky became clear and
permitted us to continue our march.
Loma Grande, uninhabited, April 18.-We started between seven
and eight in the morning at which time the light rain that re-
mained after the storm ceased, and we only had the cold wind of
the northwest to contend with. We crossed the creek, not without
trouble, however, as all our baggage and wagons had to be taken
on the shoulders of the soldiers and servants that accompanied us.
We continued our journey through woods for a little more than a
league and the balance over hills, some covered with grass and
flowers though bare of trees. We halted at a place which, because
it had no name, the general called Loma Grande [High Hill], and
we did not continue further for fear of crossing a creek that was
rather deep, and because it was about two o'clock in the afternoon
already.
La Rueda [The Wheel], uninhabited, April 19 and 20.-The
following day we crossed the creek called La Baca, and at about
three leagues from this place the wheel of one of the instrument
wagons broke at about one o'clock, making it necessary to stay
in a beautiful meadow. We pitched camp on the edge of the
woods, and gave this place the name of Campo de la Rueda [Camp
of the Wheel]. We remained at this place all the following day
to repair the wheel.
Los Cedros, uninhabited, April 21.-Having done this, we
started on our march through thick woods full of mud, and after-
wards crossed La Navidad and El Metate creeks, the last of which
is bordered by large trees and vines that make its crossing difficult.
While camped here, we saw a savage coming with two soldiers.
His skin was closely attached to his bones. His deep wrinkles268
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Texas State Historical Association. The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 29, July 1925 - April, 1926, periodical, 1926; Austin, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth117141/m1/294/: accessed April 26, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Texas State Historical Association.