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CHAPTER V.

Changes since 1828 — Result of revolution — Delawares — Visit Santa Clara — Decay of the mission — Examine Sacramento — Meet Indian hunters — Reach Point Victoria — Commence survey of river — Short of provisions — Grotesque dresses of Indians — Decrease of population — Animals — Climate — Productions — Scenery of river — Scarcity of provisions — Rejoin Starling — Insecure state of the country — Renegadoes — Quit San Francisco — Anchor at Monterey — State of its defences — Quit Monterey — Pass Cape Sau Lucas — Touch at Tres Marias — Reach San Blas.

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