Left Cincinnati. Began to form definite plans for the publication of his drawings. Returned to New Orleans.
1822
Went to Natchez by steamer. Gunpowder ruined two hundred of his drawings on this trip. Obtained position of Drawing-master in the college at Washington, Mississippi. At the close of this year took his first lessons in oils.
1824
Went to Philadelphia to get his drawings published. Thwarted. There met Sully, and Prince Canino.
1826
Sailed for Europe to introduce his drawings.
1827
Issued prospectus of his "Birds."