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MEXICO, 
ST. AUGUSTIN DE LAS CUEVAS. 
At three o'clock the court-yard of our houses presented the appearance 
of a cavalry barrack ; — saddles, sabres, pistol-holsters, huge spurs, whips, 
baggage, horses, and servants. By four o'clock we had all rendezvoused 
at the dwelling of Mr. G , in the Calle del Seminario. Our party is 
composed of seven, among whom are Mr. Black the American Consul, 
and Mr. Goury du Roslan, the Secretary of the French Legation ; the 
rest are chiefly Scotch gentlemen, engaged in commerce in Mexico. 
Two mules have been hired and laden with a good store of provant — 
such as hams, corned- beef, portable soups, sausages, sardines, and wine, 
and these are put under the charge of an arriero, who, with my servant, 
and two other servants of our companions, make up a company of eleven, 
all mustered. 
Few things can be more complete for all weathers and all seasons, than 
the outfit of a Mexican horseman. He has everything that can contri- 
bute to the comfort or necessity of the passing hour, strapped to some part 
of his horse or his usual equipments. 
MEXICAN S£BAF£ 
