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TEXAS STATE LIBRA.RY
No. 1926 1841J Oct. 21, H. McLEOD, CAMP AT SAN MARCOS SPRING, TO M. B. LAMAR, AUSTIN, [TEXASJ 15
Camp at San Marcos Spring October 21st. 1840
Dear Genl.
The late severe rain detained Mr Lindsey, who was to have met me here on Sunday last, until today- the Country too around the spring, is much more heavily timbered than was supposed- 'rhe Company under Capt Weihl have done themselves great credit in cut- ting a road of 3½ miles thro' a dense bottom interlaced with brier, grape vine- (one is in view now measuring eleven inches through) and under growth of the most stubborn kinds- The term bottom however does not properly apply, for the spring or springs for there are several being the extreme head of the river, it never rises nor falls, nor are there are annoying insects- The springs rise along the foot of a mountain, whose highest peak (it is irregular) is about 800: to 1000 feet above the grand prairie· which it overlooks- Fairy Land cannot excel it in the beauty of its landscape, nor will the highlands of the Hudson compare with the bold, yet softened scenery of its mountain views- Towering hills arise on every side, but the bleak baldness that would chill the blood in a northern clime, is vieled here, in the perpetual verdure of the Iive oak- I have examined the topography of the whole surrounding Country, & will go over it again tomorrow with Lindsey, & select a commanding position with the necessary advantages of water &c, & lay out the plan of the works- Since I have been in Camp, not a single mess, has eaten half its ration of beef- The Captain permits the men to hunt in parties of 5 to 8, & they bring in 'l'urkies deer &c more than enough £or the whole command- The men are healthy & cheerful, & do their duty with that alacrity that makes duty a pleasure to their Officers--'- The sick of other companies who were sent here are nearly all well, & do- ing duty- The road thro here is level & dry & will cut off a large elbow of the Old road- I enclose you Legumes Letter 16 of resignation, which came today by Lindsey- An acquaintance.in Bexar writes that they are very anxious to elect their Senator in time for Congress, & they send the Mexican who bears this, to carry the writ of election back express, if you are pleased to grant it- . .Should you feel strong enough in a week or so to come out here, you will find much to amuse you, in hunting & fishing & more to admire in 10 .A. L. S. 10 This document is not now with the Lamar Papers.
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