I soon got as much work as I could do--supported myself, replenished my pocket, made some acquaintance with a number of people, and obtained more information respecting the Colonization laws of the State.

A few weeks elapsed, while I was employed in this way.

I then mounted my horse again, and proceeded to the capital of the State; and after negotiating for some time with the Governor and Council of the State, I succeeded in obtaining a grant of land, upon advantageous terms.
I then performed another journey of almost two hundred and fifty miles, "alone," to Matamoras again; and soon thereafter embarked for the United States.
My friends will thus perceive that I have not been idle; though much time has been occupied in my last expedition.

I shall not attempt to excite their sympathy by exhibiting the twentieth part of what I have suffered.

I do not even like to look back upon some of the scenes through which I have passed.