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on the part of all during this occasion was of the very best, and it is 

 impossible to conceive of a tribe of Indians offering an eight-day cere- 

 mony with less friction and with a greater amount of religious fervor 

 and happiness than was manifested throughout the ceremony of this 

 year. 



During the visit at the camp, on both years, every consideration 

 was shown me by those conducting the ceremony, and I was permitted 

 to witness the secret as well as the public rites, without interference. 



It is with much pleasure that I make acknowledgement of my 

 sincere thanks to Hawkan, H6cheni (Old-Crow), Watangaa (Black- 

 Coyote), and other priests, as well as to the active participants in the 

 dance and to the entire Arapaho nation, for their unfailing courtesy 

 in connection with the ceremonies, and for the spirit of friendliness 

 and hospitality which was shown me during my two visits at the camp. 

 It is a pleasure also to record my indebtedness to Cleaver Warden, 

 who performed the office of interpreter in a most conscientious and 

 satisfactory manner. I am glad to have this opportunity to make 

 public acknowledgement also of indebtedness to the Chicago, Rock 

 Island and Pacific Railroad, for courtesies extended me on this and 

 other visits to the tribes of western Oklahoma. 



George A. Dorsey. 

 June, 1903. 



