It should not be forgotten that there was something more than empire intended by this exploration. The Catholic faith was first. safe ports for French vessels on the Gulf were next. and peace and Iradewith the Indians and a way to the rich mines of Mexico were -st. This triple motive made this enterprise grand and successful. After La Salles return to France he hadfull powers accorded to him. and with a ship and two hundred and eighty emigrants he sailed again -or the Mississippi. After much difficulty he returned to Louisiana. and at the point now known as Matagorda. Texas. he built a fort.
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