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and lower limbs crossed, as per illustration (fi^. 16). The ashpit was 

 o feet deep and 4 feet in diameter, and contained ashes and sand, a 



Fig. 15. Skeleton of Old Person. 



few fragments of burnt bone, and on the bottom about 6 inches of cal- 

 cined unio shells. 



On Frida}', June 20th, an adult skeleton was discovered, at a depth 

 of 2-^ feet, over which was a layer of thin limestone, of small size, that 

 had evidently been brought from the neighboring ravine. An earthen 

 vessel was found near the right hip, the head was toward the north, 

 and directl}' over the face, but 12 inches above it was found another 

 small vessel. This is the only skeleton 3^et discovered that was cov- 

 ered with stone. An adult skeleton, with head southeast, was found on 

 Saturday, the 2l5t. Near its extremities was the skeleton of a small 

 child, about 3 years of age, lying parallel with it. During the week 

 three skeletons were exhumed and two ash pits explored, in addition 

 to those mentioned. 



Monday, June 23d, excavations were begun in the adjoining tract 

 of woods near the Spice Bush Mound, by permission of the owner, Mr. 

 C. F. Stites, with a view of ascertaining the extent and boundaries of 

 the ceraeter3^ In the immediate vicinity of the mound referred to 

 were several slight elevations, with circular depressions in the center. 



