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C [in right corner] or herdsman a rude uncultivated race of beings, who pass the greater part of their lives in the Saddle, herding cattle and horses, and in hunting deer, buffalo, or mustangs. Unused to comfort, and regardless alike of ease and danger, they have a hardy, brigand, sun-burnt appearance, especially, when seen with a slouched hat, leather hunting shirt, leggings & indian moccasins. Armed with a large knife, musket or rifle & sometimes [?]. To this class belong the Peons or labourers, who in Mexico are little better than slaves.

 The Second is a link between the Mexican indian & Spaniard, are somewhat civilized, superstitious & have less energy than the Ranchero. They reside in the city and its suburbs cultivating their beautifully situated labors [underlined ] or farms on either side of the gently running river, appearing to be perfectly independent and contented. 

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