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94 Olinos Springs, the waters from which run into the San Antonio. Here are excellent hunting grounds.

 In the evening on our approach to the ancient capitol of Texas, firing as if of musketry & shouts were heard.
 On our gaining the summit of the ridge known as the "Indian lookout" two mikes from the ancient capitol of Texas, the valley of San Antonio was seen in great perfection; the cupola of the church, the houses & dense foliage made it a perfect picture.
 The "Indian lookout" is used by the inhabitants to see over a large track of country & to observe if there be any Comanches about. The indians likewise come to this spot & should there be any horses in the Valley, they soon find their way into the Comanche camp.
 As we approach San Antonio, we heard shouts & firing as if of musketry. There was a halt - a council of war held, which occupied a few seconds only - unanimously decided to enter the town. If the