AUDUBON JOURNAL 



We purchased this Morning in Market a Beautiful! 

 Blue Cram the choice of 5 that were nearly alike — 

 those I was told were come earlier than usual. Are 

 extremely dificult of access 



I Drew it and its coresponding so well with A. 

 Willson Description stop^ me from writing it Myself — 

 Total Length 30J Inches 

 to end of tail 23 J " 

 Breadth 391 



Tail Feathers 12 " 



Weight 10 Onces — Midle Claw Serrate inwardly 



The Cotony Substance on the Breast followed the 

 Breast Bones only — and reapeared on each side of the 

 rump — I was assured it a very beautifuU Male — 



Wednesday March 21st 1821 



In reading the Papers this morning at Mr Pamar, 

 I saw the Treaty between Spain and our Country. 



the 4th Article Speaking of an expedition to run 

 the Line of Division formed by both Parties and to 

 leave Natchitoches during the Course of this Year; I 

 imediatly went to Mr Gordon to know from him What 

 steps Would be necessary to procure an Appointment 

 as Draftsman for this So Long Wished for Journey — 

 he advised me to see Mr Hawkins Who would intro- 

 duce me to Governor Robinson — 



I saw Mr Hawkins who very politly promised to 



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