IV. 



COASTWISE ROUTES OF TRAVEL. 



is approaching, and numbers are un- 

 VV doubtedly looking forward with pleasure to the 

 period when they will leave Old Boreas in the rear, and 

 bask in the health-promoting sunbeams of Florida ; and 

 as the present seems an opportune time, I propose fur 

 nishing a few statements for the benefit of those who 

 contemplate a visit to this State. 



As the south-west coast (the scene of my last winter s 

 wanderings) presents an attractive field for the true 

 sportsman, I shall refer to it in this communication. I 

 fancied that my articles published in the &quot;Forest and 

 Stream&quot; were sufficiently explanatory, but from the 

 large number of letters I have received, I find that 

 something more is necessary, and I shall endeavor to 

 furnish the required information. 



Steamships leave Boston and Baltimore regularly for 

 Savannah. Florida can also be reached by any of the 

 various rail routes, and fares can be ascertained by 

 inquiring at any of the principal offices. Steamships 

 leave New York for Charleston three times weekly, and 

 from Philadelphia every Saturday, connecting with rail 

 road, and with the stanch, seaworthy, comfortable, and 

 ably officered sea-going steamers, the Dictator and City 

 Point. Fare from New York to Jacksonville, including 

 state-room and meals, $27.50 ; excursion ticket, $50. 



