Trip to the West and Texas comprising a journey of eight thousand miles, through New-York, Michigan, Illinois, Missouri, Louisiana and Texas, in the autumn and winter of 1834-5.

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Passed over the bar and left Texas--reasons for emigrating in the fall--means for going to Texas--speculation--passengers on board--sea sickness--vessel run aground--Mississippi steam tow-boats--sugar plantations and negroes--making sugar. 222