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2 unusual facts about Antonio de Espejo


Antonio de Espejo

Rather than return to the now unfriendly Rio Grande Valley, Espejo decided to return to Mexico via the Pecos River which he called "Rio de Las Vacas" because of the large number of bison the Spaniards encountered during the first six days they followed the river downstream.

After descending the river about 300 miles from Ciquique the soldiers met Jumano Indians near Pecos, Texas who guided them across country up Toyah Creek and cross country to La Junta.



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