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found, by observations made on the evening of the 29th of 

 June, to be 44° 18' 37" north. 



Having travelled twenty-two miles along its western 

 shore, Major Long arrived on the evening of the 30th at 

 an Indian village, which is under the direction of Shakea, 

 (the man that paints himself red;) the village has re- 

 tained the appellation of Redwing, (aile rouge,) by which 

 this chief was formerly distinguished. The provisions of 

 the party being almost consumed, and the boat having been 

 seen the preceding day at a short distance below the land 

 party, Major Long thought it more prudent to wait here 

 the arrival of the other division, in order to get a fresh sup- 

 ply of provisions. About ten o'clock, on the morning of 

 the first of July, the boat appeared in sight of the village, 

 and signals having been made, the gentlemen landed. The 

 whole party being again united, the chief invited them to 

 his lodge, with a view to have a formal conversation with 

 them. 



Shakea is one of the most distinguished of the present 

 leaders of the Dacotas. It does not appear, however, that 

 he is entitled by birth to rank as a chief; but the influence, 

 which he has attained, is founded altogether upon his great 

 military attainments ; it is said that he has never been 

 defeated, although he has shared in more actions than al- 

 most any other Indian. The respect with which he is treat- 

 ed, which far exceeds that usually paid to a partisan chief, 

 has induced him to assume an importance and a formality, 

 seldom to be met with among the Indians of the present day. 

 As a compliment to the party, the United States' flag was 

 hoisted over his cabin, and a deputation of some of his 

 warriors waited at our encampment to invite us to his 

 lodge. We were received in due ceremony ; the chief and 

 his son, Tatiunkamane, (the walking buffalo,) were seated 



