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every part of their dress in token of joy, and in 
that state they often come to the establishment, 
if near, to testify their delight by dancing and 
singing, bearing all the horrid insignia of war, to 
display their individual feats. _When in mourn- 
ing, they completely coyer their dress and hair 
with white mud. 
The Crees in the vicinity of Carlton House 
have the same cast of countenance as those about 
Cumberland, but are much Superior to them in 
appearance, which is to be attributed to their 
living in a more abundant country. These men 
are more docile, tractable, and industrious, than 
the Stone Indians, and bring greater supplies of 
provision and furs to the posts. Their general 
mode of dress resembles that of the Stone In- 
dians ; but sometimes they wear cloth leggins, 
blankets, and other useful articles, when they can 
afford to purchase them. They also decorate their 
hair with buttons. : 
‘The Crees procure guns from. the traders, and 
use them in preference to the bow and arrow; 
and from them the Stone Indians often get sup- 
plied, either by stealth, gaming, or traffic. Like 
the rest of their nation, these Crees are remark- 
ably fond of spirits, and would make any sacrifice 
to obtain them. I regretted to find the demand 
for this pernicious article had greatly increased 
