NARRATIVE AND ITINERARY KLAMATH VOCABULARY. 



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The idea, which prevails in Oregon, that all Indian horses are of an inferior breed, doubtless 

 arises from the fact that such only are brought to the settlements for sale. Near Klamath 

 marsh we saw a few animals of a piebald color, whose graceful forms and clear, piercing eyes 

 showed very superior blood. It may be that their genealogy extends back to the Barbary 

 steeds introduced by the Spaniards into Mexico, and supposed to be the progenitors of the 

 wild horses of the prairies. 



Near the spot where we were encamped, the marsh was not more than a mile in width ; but it 

 extended an indefinite distance towards the east, and the Indians informed us that the journey 

 round it was very long, and without water. They volunteered to show us a natural causeway 

 to the other side ; but it proved too miry for pack mules. Our new friends all declared that 

 the best trail to the Des Chutes valley led round the western side of the marsh ; and Lieut. 

 Williamson finally decided to turn back and try that route. We followed almost the same 

 trail as yesterday, and encamped near the southern point of the marsh. 



A large number of Indians accompanied us, one of whom Lieut. Crook had formerly seen in 

 Yreka. These savages were intelligent, and in every way superior to those of Pit river. By 

 questioning them in Chinook, Lieut. Williamson, assisted by Lieut. Crook, obtained the 

 following partial vocabulary of their language. 



VOCABULARY OF THE KLAMATH LANGUAGE. 



