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Show -14- While it is much warmer than the climate of the coast region, it is yet far more pleasant than that about Fort Yuma. This is no doubt due to the fact that a constant current of air is passing from the Gulf of California inland to the basin of the Colorado Desert: this current is more or less laden with moisture, and so comes as a refreshing breeze. I can see no cause to apprehend anything like miasma, for the reason that the presence of so large a body of salt water, together with the constant air currents passing the ground, is hostile to any miasmatic influences. From those who have spent much time in this region, and especially along the river where misama might be expected if anywhere, I learn that nothing of the kind has ever been known. It seems to me, in view of all these circumstances, that no fairer land, no richer soil, or better climate can be afforded on this continent. But one thing is needed, and that is the hearty cooperation of the Government of the Republic of Mexico in the grand enterprise you have undertaken, and for which you have spent and are spending so much of your time and such liberal sums of money. But for your efforts, I am sure our people would not as yet know of that vast and fertile region. Already you are beginning to see the fruits of your unremitting toil. Should now your Government second your labors, as they so richly deserve, I predict that it will be but a short time ere you will have the pleasure of seeing prosperous colonies settled on the tract, and the entire frontier be |