My Journey ;)<3.

By: Desiree Hernandez

Introduction

I came to Austin’s

Colony because we

needed to go

somewhere so my

parents could

support our family.

We came from our

run down wagon

waiting for

something to call

home.

Introduction

When we went to

the West it was very

dry and hot but it

seemed nice, I think

I’m going to like this

place!

1822

My mom and I went

to see how the

weather was outside

and it was a

blizzard! Trees were

being knocked

down, it was bad.

We went to go check

on the cattle and the

trees fell on the

barnyard!

1822

We called for help

and found out all our

cattle were dead.

We started to build

but we needed

lumber. And

theLivelywas late so

we were almost

broke.

1823

We found out the

Lively had sank.

There was a dispute

with Mexicans over

the export of cotton.

It was a wonderful

year for the cattle.

1823

It was a very mild

winter. There was a

small demand for

the lumber. And not

a lot of building.

1824

The colony was very

successful. The

crops were doing

well and growing like

they should.

1824

Then there was a

HIGH demand for

lumber, and lots of

building. And more

demand for beef.

Concluding

At the end of the

year my family lost a

lot of money. From

living in La Bahia,

since we were so far

in the border that

Indians attacked us.

Concluding

So, our family lost

$2,000 dollars. We

are going to go up

north. At least now I

know that I had a

wonderful time here

and hope to live

better up north!

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