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I can the better explain many of their customs 
by repeating some questions, and the replies to 
them, submitted by me to Dr. Tolmie of the 
Hudson’s Bay Company’s service, than whom 
there is no better authority on Indian customs 
and traditions, and to whose great kindness I am 
indebted for much valuable knowledge, and a 
hospitality the remembrance of which cheers one. 
Mr. Anderson, also late of the Hudson’s Bay 
Company, kindly, at Dr. Tolmie’s request, replied 
to many of my queries. 
Question. The average size and weight (roughly 
estimated, or if practicable, by actual weighing 
and measuring) of the Nesqually Indians or the 
eight tribes speaking the Kliketat language? 
Answer. (Anderson.)—Judging by the eye, I 
should say from 5 ft. 5 in. to5 ft.9in.. Few 
would exceed the latter limit. They are by no 
means a large race of people. Weight probably 
from 130 to 150 lbs. 7 are 
Q. The botanical names of the Peu-hay or 
bitter root; of N’poolthla; the Mamun, and 
Stekywan; also the Calz? 
A. (Anderson. )—By the ‘ Peu-hay’ I presume 
is meant the Spalt-lum of the upper country. I 
have always regarded it as a mesembryanthemum. 
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