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Davis
946
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Berkeley, Alameda Co., Caly. to Saredo, Texas
June 26, 1946
Perturbed about the large quantity of ammunition we wished to take in, but finally gave us the permit when we explained that the bulk of the shells were low caliber dust shot shells for collecting birds. We were treated in a very considerate and courteous manner, although we were told by the General that he would not have issued the permit had it not been for the letter from the Mexican Consul. We spent the rest of the day arranging for Mexican insurance on the truck, and making last minute purchases.
Arose early the a.m. of June 27, 1946, went through the American Customs at 6:10 a.m., and proceeded to the Mexican Customs, where we had a very easy time. Left Nuevo Saredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico at 6:30 a.m.
Nuevo Saredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico to Valles, San Luis Potosi, Mexico
June 27, 1946
Left Nuevo Saredo at 6:30 a. m. and arrived at Valles at 9:10 a. m., stopping at the Palm Courts. The following notes pertain to the roadside terrain between Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico and Valles, San Luis Potosi, Mexico:
The mountains which are first seen a few miles north of Sabines Hidalgo are