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cordiujj^ to Indian ideas. His collection is the most extensive that has 

 been gained by any collector amonj; the tribes of the Siouan family, 

 and it is the lirst one contributed by an Indian. 



Dr. W. J. Hoffman and Mr. Josiah Curtin, as heretofore, have con- 

 tinned to assist in the work of the synonymy of the Indian tribes. 



[In consequence of severe illness, Professor Baird had not extended 

 and completed his report, as he doubtless had contemplated ; and the 

 Acting Secretary respectfully submits the same, without feeling called 

 upon for further comment.] 



Washington, December 1, 1887. 



