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Colorado. The country interspersed with hill and [..], rich, well watered and abundant of timber. Twelve months since Lagrange is a.......50 houses.

19. Crossed the Colorado and journeyed 18 miles up the river to ... farm.

20. Crossed? the river at Burlesons? ferry & 20 miles unclear to Bashop?. Many of the unclear absent on an expedition to unclear lands on the Llano & San Saba. It is hoped that they will not bring an indian war. Bartery? is on the E. bank of the Colorado; it stands on an expanse? of some 2000 acres & surrounded by a chain of hills. Population 42500.

22. Travelled 16. miles up the river to [widow?]] Rogers.

23. Passed plantations in rich prairie bottoms 13 miles to Hornsby's? then has been the highest settlement for many years? & creations? are here making us able directions?. Mr Barton & family are 6 or 7 miles above this on the western bank.

24 Still travelling up the river. Past another? sight of Fort Houston. reach the intended site of Montople's? on the E. bank 3 miles further 'Waterloo,* 3 miles from the falls. This must be the head of steam boat navigation, being the most eligible spot this side of the falls. It is an advantageous spot for a

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