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those of San Jose, San Juan, and Concepcion. There 
is another, La Espeda, which we did not visit. 
A ride of about five miles through a mezquit 
country brought us to the mission of San Jose, situated 
upon the right bank of the river. This was the largest 
and wealthiest mission j and its buildings were con- 
structed with greater display of art, and still remain in 
better preservation, than the others. Entering the in- 
Mission of San Jos6, Texas, 
closure formed by the granary and other out- buildings, 
we alighted in front of the main edifice or church. 
This is constructed of stone, and plastered. The princi- 
pal doorway is surrounded by elaborate carving, which 
extends the whole length of the front, and includes 
numerous figures, , among which San Jose, the patron of 
