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I can the better explain many of their customs 

 by repeating some questions, and the replies to 

 them, submitted by me to Dr. Tolmie of the 

 Hudson's Bay Company's service, than whom 

 there is no better authority on Indian customs 

 and traditions, and to whose great kindness I am 

 indebted for much valuable knowledge, and a 

 hospitality the remembrance of which cheers one. 

 Mr. Anderson, also late of the Hudson's Bay 

 Company, kindly, at Dr. Tolmie's request, replied 

 to many of my queries. 



Question. The average size and weight (roughly 

 estimated, or if practicable, by actual weighing 

 and measuring) of the Nesqually Indians or the 

 eight tribes speaking the Kliketat language? 



Answer. (Anderson.} Judging by the eye, I 

 should say from 5 ft. 5 in. to 5 ft. 9 in.. Few 

 would exceed the latter limit. They are by no 

 means a large race of people. Weight probably 

 from 130 to 150 Ibs. 



Q. The botanical names of the Peu-hay or 

 bitter root; of N'poolthla; the Mamun, and 

 Siekyiuan; also the Calz? 



A. (Anderson.) By the ' Peu-hay ' I presume 

 is meant the Spalt-lum of the upper country. I 

 have always regarded it as a mesembryanthemimi. 



