The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 41, July 1937 - April, 1938 Page: 315
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Mezquia Diary of Alarcn Expedition Into Texas, 1718 315
that of this place. After crossing a hill, which is entirely of flint,
we encountered the Frio River which we found dry; they say that it
is always that way because several leagues upstream its water sinks
into the ground. The river and the ravine are bordered by many
live oaks, very tall and thick, and many good grapevines, the
grape of which is as large as a musket ball. It is very good pasture
land and contains many deer and turkeys.
On the 18th we went as far as the Arroyo Hondo which is about
three leagues distant. One league, just before arriving at this
place, consists of thick woods, although they are traversable. About
a fourth of a league before arriving at the creek there is another,
also deep, and in the very crossing itself, toward the east-northeast,
there is a large pecan tree, and on both sides there are many others
and also live oaks and hackberries. The creek at this place is
running at present with turbid water which comes from much rain
far to the north, for those who know the land say that it is usually
dry. Upon leaving, toward the top one encounters a canyon which
is about fifty steps wide. This creek is very pleasing because of
the many trees which border it. They consist of live oaks, pecans,
elms, and poplars. The place is good and well pastured.
On the 19th we went as far as Los Charcos del Tulillo, which
is about four and a half leagues distant. The exit from the said
creek is rough although traversable for about a league and a half.
At three leagues a hill presents itself, not very high, and the
rest is all a very level road. This place is good, with excellent,
permanent, although not running, water. It contains catfish and
bream. Its lands are very delightful because of the many flowers
that cover them.
On the 20th we went as far as the Charco de la Pita which is
about three leagues distant. The road is level, in places with clear
woods. At about two and a half leagues a hill presents itself, not
very high, from which the place may be seen. This place is greatly
overgrown with live oaks and is entangled with thick grapevines.
The pool is very deep and permanent, and those who have passed
by this place at other times say that a vein of metal runs across
the ravine and that now it is not seen because the pool is full
of water.
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