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rising abruptly from the level coast, looks both larger and higher than 

 it really is. (Plate II.) It is situated about half a mile from the mouth of 

 the river, and about the same distance from Mr. Hope's dwelling and 

 store, very near a well-known spring of water called the " Old Spanish 

 Well." 



The length of this mound is 235 feet, its breadth 166 feet, and its 

 height 10 feet, and it is composed of alternate layers of sand and shell. 

 The surface soil is 18 inches in depth, followed by a layer of shell one 

 foot thick ; below this is a stratum of sand two feet in thickness, fol- 

 lowed by shell. This is as deep as I penetrated, but long experience 

 convinces me that this order is maintained to the base, which begins 

 with a foundation of shell. The shell used in the construction of the 

 mound is that of the common oyster, doubtless obtained from the river 

 close at hand. A well-defined roadway on the southern side led to the 

 top, which is perfectly level, and no doubt contained the residence of 

 the chief of the tribe. 



No explorations had been attempted previously to my visit, and I ob- 

 tained no relics of any sort. The growth upon the mound was similar 

 to that of the surrounding country, consisting of small stunted pines 

 10 or 12 inches in diameter, and saw-palmetto. 



4. THE MYERS MOUND. 



This mound is situated about one mile higher up the river, on the 

 north bank, near the residence of Mrs. Myers, and about one-fourth of a 

 mile from the stream. (Plate II.) Some fresh-water ponds close at hand 

 supplied the builders with fresh water, and the numerous shell heaps 

 in the vicinity attest the productiveness of the fishing grounds. 



The length of this structure is 168 feet, its breadth 88 feet, and its 

 height 5 feet ; it is composed entirely of sand. The pits from which 

 this sand was obtained are three in number, located on the western end, 

 and it is probable that a portion was excavated from the pond on the 

 north side. The mound lies with its longest diameter nearly east and 

 west. 



No explorations had been made previously. I sunk a shaft in the 

 center quite to the bottom ; also one in each end below the foundation. 

 The soil on top was 8 inches deep, and the timber upon it similar to that 

 on the mound near the mouth of the river. This also will have to be 

 classed with those enumerated before as having contained a residence. 



5. THE ORMOND MOUND. 



Following the course of Anclote Eiver to the eastward, above the 

 ferry a large bayou breaks off to the south and southwest. Near the 

 head or end of this bayou is a deep round pond called the " Boiling 

 Spring." This spring is known for miles around, and is said to be of un- 

 fathomable depth. The water is deep blue, intensely salt, and before 

 storms the spring boils in the center like a caldron. I saw sharks, tar- 



