Spanish Explorers in the Southern United States, 1528-1543. / The Narrative of Alvar Nunez Cabeca de Vaca. The Narrative of the Expedition of Hernando De Soto by the Gentleman of Elvas

by active 16th century Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca; active 16th century Pedro de Castañeda de Nájera; Knight of Elvas

[307] The fourth of July was Tuesday.

[308] This town and lake were on the west side of Quachita River, about two miles south of Arkadelphia, in Clark County.

[309] The twentieth of July was Thursday.

[310] Probably on Prairie de Roane, near Hope.

[311] Little River, in Hempstead County.

[312] Red River.

[313] This ford was located about three miles east of the line between Texas and Arkansas, in the latter state, and is known as White Oak Shoals.

[314] This was apparently to the southward of Gainesville, Texas, the town being located just west of the "Lower Cross Timbers," on the prairie.

[315] This place was apparently located in the "Upper Cross Timbers." The Spaniards here turned to the southward.

[316] Waco. The town was evidently located on the Brazos River, near old Fort Belknap, in Young County, Texas.