ch our friend Barelo had been ordered, and which had been very highly spoken of to him; but he found himself mise

at he had at first confined him, but that he was now released and practicing physic; and that he wished me to examine him on my arrival. I therefore had him sent for; the moment he entered the room I discovered he neve

sage warriors, who, on his telling them he was going to the Spaniards, were about to kill him; but on his saying he would go to the Americans, they held a consultation over him, and finally seized on his clothes and divided them between them; then his pistols, compass, dirk, and watch, which they took to pieces and hung in their noses and ears; then they stripped him naked, and round his body found a belt with gold pieces sewed in it; this they also took, and finally seized on his gun and ammunition, and were marching off to leave him in that situation; but he followed them, thinking it better to be killed than left in that state to die by hunger and cold. The savages after some time halted, and one pulled off an old pair of leggings and gave him, another mockinsons, a third a buffalo robe, and the one who had carried his heavy rifle had by this time become tired of his prize, they never using rifles; they

e major's friends offered a very considerable reward for his apprehension, which obliged him to quit the State; and with an Amazonian woman, who handled arms and hunted like a savage, he retreated to the source of the White river; but, being routed from that retreat by Captain Maney [James B. Many], of the United States army and a party of Cherokees, he and his female companion bore west; she, proving to be pregnant, was left by him in the desert, and I was informed arrived at the settlem

se extraordinary in their performances, except in language which would bring a

nt that my back was turned some person stole it. I could by no means recover it, and I had stron

ook to the general, of whom he gave us many interesting anecdotes, and in fact was of infinite service to us; we supported him and he served as cook, interpreter, etc. It was astonishing with what zeal he strove to acquire news and information for us; and as he had been four times through the provinces, he had acquired considerable knowledge of the country, people, etc. He went off and in a very short time returned with table-cloth, plates, a din

e o'clock, escorted by Ensign [Blank] and [blank] men; came on to the Rio Grande, whic

now became very troublesome. This day saw the first horse-flies; saw some wild horses;

rnoon to the river Noissour [Nueces], swimming where [i. e., too deep to ford when]

which left the road for us. Halted at a pond on the left of the road, 15 miles, where we saw the first oak since we left New Mexico, and this was scrub oak. Passed many

e. Immense numbers of cross-roads made by the wild horses. Killed a wild hog [peccary, Dicotyles torquatus], which on examination I found to be very diff

nation with his wife. In the afternoon struck the woodland, which was the f

ty little stream, [on which was a] Rancho. Thence in the afternoon to Saint Antonio.[III'-6] We halted at th

re wished me to choose my time, mode, etc.; that any sum of money I might want was at my service; that in the meantime Robinson and myself would make his quarters our home; and that he had caused to be vacated and prepared a house immediately opposite for the reception of my men. In the

wife, who was one of the finest women we saw. She was marrie

emained at

y toasting "His Catholic Majesty." These toasts were followed by "General Wilkinson." One of the company then gave "Those gentlemen; their safe and h

governor's to dinner. He gave as

two governors, wherein they exhibited an astonishing knowledge of the political cha

ied the two governors in their coach, where we had an opportunity of viewing the solemnity of the interment, agreeably to the r

ended expedition to the commandant-general as early as July [1806], the sa

ordero was to have marched to join them. We marched at seven o'clock, Governor Cordero taking us in his coach about two leagues, a

coast above [New] Orleans [in present Louisiana], and was noted for his hospitable and social qualities. On the cession of Louisiana, he followed the standard of "the king, his master, who never suffers an old servant to b

d an insinuating address, he had obtained the good-will of Governor Cordero, who had conferred on him an appointment in the king's hospital, and many other advantages by which he might have m

f the two governors whom we found at Saint Antonio; but to whose super

o had been chosen by the court of Madrid to be sent to America about 35 years since, to discipline and organize the Spanish provincials, and had been employed in all the various kingdoms and provinces of New Spain. Through the parts which we explored he was universally beloved and respected; and when I pronounce him by far the most popular man in the internal provinces, I risk nothing by the assertion. He spoke the Latin and French languages well, was generous, galla

oy the genius of each of his subordinates to advantage. He had been in the United States during the presidency of General Washington, and had been introduced to that hero, of whom he spoke in terms of exalted veneration. He is now lieutenant-colonel of infantry, and governor of the kingdom of New Leon. His seat of government is Mont Elrey; and probably, if ever a chief is adored by his people, it is Herrara. When his time expired last, he immediately repaired to Mexico, attended by 300 of the most respectable people of his government, who carried

he world. Cordero has lived all his life a bachelor. Herrara married an English lady in early youth, at Cadiz; one who by her suavity of manners makes herself as

bject to any other European lord except him whom they think their honor and loyalty bound to defend with their lives and fortunes. But should Bonaparte seize on Europea

itively reiterated to Herrara, the actual commanding officer of the Spanish army on the frontiers, and gave rise to the many messages which he sent to General Wilkinson when he was advancing with our troops. Finding they were not attended to, he called a council of war on the question to attack or not, when it was given as their opinion that they should immediately commence a predatory warfare, but avoid a general engagement; yet, notwithstanding the orders of the viceroy, the commandant-general, Governor Cordero's, and the opinion of his officers, he had the firmness or temerity to enter into the agreement with General Wilkinson which at present exists relative to our boundaries on that frontier. On his return he w

o was bound to the camp at or near the [river] Trinity; with a suitable proportion of soldiers. We came on 16 miles to a place called the Beson, wher

and encouragement given to industry, politeness, and civilization by the excellent Governor Cordero and his colleague Herrara; also

; in the afternoon came on 15 miles further, but was late, owin

the oak timber, it having been musqueet [mesquit, Prosopis juliflora] in general from Saint Antonio. Prairie like the Indi

eral lodges of Tancards-tall, handsome men, but the most naked savages I ever saw, without exception. They complained much of their situation.

tc. I gave a Camanche and Tancard each a silk handkerchief, and a recommendation to the commandant at Natchitoches. In the afternoon came on three hours and encamped on a hill, at a

Swam our horses over; one was drowned and several others were near it, owing to their striking each other with their feet. We then came on about two miles on this s

e afternoon came on ten miles, and passed a creek which at high water is nearly impassable four miles. Overflows swamps, ponds, etc. En

horses; good land, ponds and small dry creeks, prairie and woods, alternately. It r

d three ensigns, with nearly 100 men, all sick, one scarcely able to assist another. Met a number of runaway negroes, some French, and Irishmen

so separated from us at this place for the post of [300 Spanish troops cantoned further down Trinity river], where he was destin

the river Natches [or Neches,[III'-17]] running N. W. and S. E., 20 yards wide, belly-deep to horses at this time, but sometimes impassable. Two miles on this side encamped on a hill i

urther was a settlement of Barr and Davenport's, where were three of our lost horses; one mile further found two more of our horses, where we halted for dinner. Marched at four o'clock, and at half past eight arrived at Nacogdoch

ty at the adjutant and inspector's to dinner: 1st toast, "The President of the

ce; also, Lorrimier's son-in-law, from the district of Cape Jerardeau [Gi

ted by Lieutenant Guodiana and a military party. Mr. Davenport's

he unfortunately spoke his opinions too freely in some instances, which, finding their way to court, prevented his promotion. But he is highly respected by his superiors, and looked up to as a model of military conduct by his inferiors. He

he name of Johnson lived; but was surprised to find he had crossed the line with his family, and a French family in his place. When we began conversing with them they were much alarmed, thinking we had come to examine them, and expressed great attachment to the Spanish government. They were somewha

r Sabine by five. Here we saw the cantonment of the Spanish troops, when they were commanded by Colonel Herrara, in the late affair between the tw

officers who at different periods and in different provinces commanded my escort, but in a particular manner to Malgares and Barelo, who appeared st

in order to embrace an opportunity of carrying on some illicit commerce with the Spaniards, who on their

which had given out. Marched 12 miles further to a large bayou, where had been an encampment of our troops, which I recognized by its form, and took

ose who bordered on our frontiers, to that of the naked, half-starved wretches whom we found hanging round the Spanish settlements. Passed a string of huts, supposed to have been built by our troops, and at a small run a fortified camp but half a mile from the hill wher

er sacred name of country, in which is embraced that of kindred, friends, and every other tie which is dear to the soul of man!" Was affect

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