Texas: The Rise, Progress, and Prospects of the Republic of Texas. Volume 2 Page: 47 of 554
View a full description of this book.
Extracted Text
The following text was automatically extracted from the image on this page using optical character recognition software:
CIIAP. VII.]
RIO GRANDE SETTLEMENT.
41
again, which we did in a wood close by the side of the
road.
Jan. 22nd and 23rd.-We could not move either of these
days, owing to the inclemency of the weather; but early on
the
2-th we made a start, being obliged to leave two of
the Mexican carts behind, which had lost their cattle. We
proceeded in very good order, and encamped about thirteen
miles from our starting-place, at a cluster of trees and some
pools of water. The country we wvere now travelling
through was very beautiful, and appeared fertile. The
river St. Antonio ran a little way to the left of the road,
with its banks thickly covered with fine timber.
Jan. 25th.-We were not able to move till about 10
o'clock, as several of the cattle had strayed to a great distance
in the night. The weather appeared inclined to
clear up, although it still rained a little; the roads, however,
were better. We travelled about fourteen miles, and
encamped on the banks of a very pretty brook, with steep
banks, called "El Cleto." We saw here a great many
remains of an Indian encampment. We were met by a
regular American back-woodsman, who had come thus far
fiom Bexar to meet us, for the purpose of engaging himself
as a hunter to the party. I engaged him, upon condition
that, if I liked his conduct as far as Bexar, he was to go all
the way with us.
Jan. 26th.-We commenced crossing the stream about
nine o'clock, and got all over without accident. We travelled
to-day about ten miles, and, as it was a fine afternoon,
encampecl on a little plain, where we had a delightful
prospect. The country is getting rather more hilly as we
proceed. Our hunter shot two deer to-day.
.Jan. 27t/t.-Our usual luck with the weather attended
us; the flattering appearances of last night passed away,
and about tlhree o'clock A.M. a most violent norther arose,
accompanied by snow and rain. As we were on a plain,
we hlad no protection from the storm; in consequence, our
tents were speedily wet through, andl the cold was so intense
that nearly all the people deserted the camp and ran
Upcoming Pages
Here’s what’s next.
Search Inside
This book can be searched. Note: Results may vary based on the legibility of text within the document.
Tools / Downloads
Get a copy of this page or view the extracted text.
Citing and Sharing
Basic information for referencing this web page. We also provide extended guidance on usage rights, references, copying or embedding.
Reference the current page of this Book.
Kennedy, William. Texas: The Rise, Progress, and Prospects of the Republic of Texas. Volume 2, book, 1841; London, England. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth2392/m1/47/: accessed May 9, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Special Collections.