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side of the River, with fine pastures behind. Thus a farm only having 500 acres on the river costs here thousands of acres back for pasture

   The Nueces about the La?or Rd, might to be put farther westward.
   From the Frio Eastward, even of 5 - 6 miles there are ? & fine pastures - such a disposition of this is wanting in the Colony.

crossed out: Friday 18 Good nights rest - no Mosquitos - bilt raft & crossed river at the ford - It is not general to have to make raft - only during or after heavy rains - plenty catfish, but our bacon gave out today & thus we had no fat to fry them in. Short commons is