Gachupin–Name given to the Spaniards in Mexico. Monte Pio–Office where money is lent on security. Manga–Cloak made of cloth, with a hole in the middle for putting the head through. Nuestro Amo– Our Master, used in speaking of the Host.
Portales–Covered portico supported by columns.
In submitting them to the English public,Īccompanied with the recommendation of so highĪn authority as the Author of the "History of Prescott withĪn early copy of these Letters, lose no time Sarape–A woollen blanket more or less fine, with a hole for the head to go through. LETTER THE FOURTH Distant View of Vera Cruz–Pilots–Boat from the City–Mutual Salutes–Approach to Vera Cruz–Crowd on the Wharf–House of Dionisio V-o–Guard of Honour–German Piano–Supper–Madonna–Aspect of the City– Sopilotes–Deliberations–General Guadalupe Victoria–Two-headed Eagle–Dilapidated Saint–Harp–Theatre–Donna Inocencia Martinez–Invitation from General Santa Anna LETTER THE THIRD Departure in the Jason–Spanish Captain and Officers–Life on board a Man-of-War–" Balances"–Fishing–" Le Petit Tambour"–Cocoa-nuts– A Norte–Spanish Proverb–Peak of Orizava–Theory and Practice– Norte Chocolatero–Contrary Winds–Chain of Mountains–Goleta LETTER THE SECOND Havana Aristocracy–Lucia di Lammermoor–La Rossi and Montresor–Brig-of-war–Countess de V-a–Dinner at H-a's–Southerly Winds–View from the Balcony– Quinta of Count V-a–San Cristobal–Mass at San Felipe–Erard Harp–Dinner at General M-o's–A Dessert at Havana–Queen of Spain's Birthday–Dinner at the Yntendencia–La Pantanelli–Theatre of Tacon–Railroad–Cure by Lightning–Shops–Ball at the Countess F-a's–Last Visit–Souvenirs L.–Pan of Matanzas–Morro Castle–Bay of Havana–Arrival–Handsome House in Havana–Sights and Sounds LETTER THE FIRST Departure of the Norma–Last look of New York Bay–Fellow-passengers–Contrary Winds–Deceitful Appearances–Sunset in Southern Latitudes–Seas passed over by Columbus–Varied Occupations on Shipboard–Berry Islands–Bahama Banks–Evening in a Tropical Sea–L. Ward–Country in December–Don Miguel–First Impressions–Fruit–Plan del Rio–German Musicians–Sleeping Captain–Approach to Jalapa–Appearance of the City–Cofre de Perote–Flowers–House and Rock–Last View of Jalapa–Change of Scenery–San Miguel de los Soldados–Perote–Striking Scene before Daybreak–Non-arrival of Escort–Yankee Coachman–Dispute–Departure–Company of Lancers–Alcalde–Breakfast at La Ventilla–Pulque–Double Escort–Crosses–Brigand-looking Tavern-keeper–Ojo de Agua–Arrival at Puebla–Dress of the Peasants–Christmas-eve–Inn–" Nacimiento" LETTER THE FIFTH Departure from Vera Cruz–Sandhills–Oriental Scene–Manga de Clavo–General Santa Anna–Breakfast–Escort and Diligence–Santa Fé–Puente Nacional–Bridge sketched by Mrs.
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