438 ETHNOLOGY. 



Mr. Catlin and interpreted their whole meaning for him as they are 

 described in his work. Since the extinction of this friendly tribe, and 

 the end of this peculiar and unaccountable custom, and in the eighty- 

 fifth year of my own age, from a sense of duty to my ancient friend Mr. 

 Catlin, and a wish for the truthfulness of history, I have taken the 

 liberty of committing to your care and for your use, as you may be dis- 

 posed, the foregoing statements. 

 Yours, truly, 



JAMES KIPP. 

 Professor Henry, 



Smithsojiiau Institution. 



