122 The Seat of War in Florida 1838 mongoack The first settlement was made

The first settlement was made on the outlet of the Chautauqua Lake

thanks to Richard Oldham

Also shown is also a list of explorers from 1911-1929

The flora and fauna of Nevada have adapted to the ever changing desert environment

122 The Seat of War in Florida 1838 mongoack The first settlement was madeSecretary of War John Joseph Poinset commissioned this map to be made by Washington Hood in 1838. Incidentally, the Christmas plant we know as the Poinsettia gets its name from Poinset. He discovered the beautiful red leafed flower while on assignment as the United States Minister to Mexico. After he held this position, he became Secretary of War and served as counsel during the Seminole Wars. Washington Hood the cartographer, was the son of a