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length we reached Arispe and encamped in the Ala- 
meda, a beautiful park about a thousand feet in length. 
As soon as our tents were pitched, Colonel Craig and 
Mr. Cremony took my letters, and went up into the 
town to pay their respects to Colonel Garcia the com- 
manding officer. Several officers soon after called on 
me and invited myself and party to dinner at 5 o'clock. 
The invitation was accepted by Colonel Craig, four 
gentlemen of the Commission and myself. The Padre 
and several prominent citizens were present, and an 
elegant dinner was set before us, particularly rich in 
fruit and vegetables, for which we felt a great craving. 
