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Transcription
At 6.30 we arrive at Oaxaca and are
received by a deputation of citizens. After the
playing of the Band an reception of the mayor we
start away from the station in omile drawn
shot cars for the hotel. Had a shave at
the dinner met Reilbach, Rieman and
Dohanel. Then to the Plaza to hear the serenade
in one tone. While there we are on the decoration
of the Governor's dinner for an reception to
dinner morning.
This is the last day in Oaxaca Ordneiz. He
returns to join the Juilico excursion!
Oaxaca Aug 22nd Wednesday.
Set at 6 with a bright day. Had break-
fast with Tietze. Then walked around the city
for an hour and half, and saw the natives
drugging about securing the provender for the day.
The native Americans are small, usually dark,
and jet black hair and when young fine white teeth.
They are very new mature, having few wants and
earn but little. Understand ordinary labor can
be had at what 35 cents Mexican per day.