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language (Nahuatl and Maya) dwelling in the southern portion 

 of the Province of Vera Cruz, Mexico, and parts adjacent. 



Tapis. — The natives of the eastern area of Brazil, related to 

 the Guaranis of the south and perhaps to the Caribs of the 

 north. The Lingoa Geral of Brazil is a corrupt Tupi. 



Yaruris. — Residents on the upper streams of the Meta river 

 in New Granada, related to the Betoi. 



Stated Meeting, March 30, 1885. 



Present, 12 members. 

 Curator, Dr. Hoen, in the Chair. 



Mr. W. W. Jefferis, a new member, was presented to the 

 Chair, and took his seat. 



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