The crew stored purchased hides at the bayside anchorage of La Playa in San Diego Bay until tens of thousands of hides had been gathered over a period of a few years, now having obtained an expedient and suitable count for the return journey.
The crew stored acquired hides at the bayside dock of La Playa in San Diego Bay until tens of thousands of hides had been collected over a few years, now having established an efficient and suitable quantity for the return journey.