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at last found his way into these regions, the Indian Kiver, 

 Manatee, Tampa, and Charlotte Harbor regions are already 

 witnessing a rapid influx of settlers. 



The Caloosahatchie and Peace rivers, emptying into 

 Charlotte Harbor, are large, noble rivers, and numerous 

 towns are springing up along their banks, of which the 

 largest and oldest is Fort Myers, on the south bank of the 

 Caloosahatchie, which river, for over forty miles from its 

 mouth, is a mile or more in width. 



This is one of the best locations in the State for tropical 

 productions, and one of great healthfulness and beauty. 



With these data in hand, we trust that our readers will 

 find it an easy matter to select an objective point for settle- 

 ment. 



