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Pattie's Personal Narrative, 1824-1830; Willard's Inland Trade with New Mexico, 1825, and Downfall of the Fredonian Republic; and Malte-Brun's Account of Mexico

Note 27 — COMMENCEMENT OF THE EXPEDITION

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This is the golden eagle (Aquila chrysaëtos). The tail-feathers are about a foot long, and were especially prized by the Indians for decorative purposes.—Ed.

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