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dissected bad lands with surfaces practically free from vegetation and 

 debris, an abundance of " float " or surface indications of fossils, arc 

 ideal conditions that give every promise of yielding rich returns. It 

 was found, however, that in the greater number of instances, the 

 clues followed led only to a single or at most two or three bones of 

 a skeleton. It was readily apparent that individual skeletons had been 

 widely scattered before interment, and that isolated or partially 

 articulated specimens are rarities. 



In conclusion, I wish to express my appreciation of the very satis- 

 factory assistance rendered by all three of my helpers in the field. 

 There was harmony and cooperation at all times and it was a pleasure 

 to be associated with them. 



