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Truncated mound excavated by Dr A. L. Benedict in 1900, on 

 the east side of Cattaraugus creek, N. Y. The upper figure is of 

 the recent condition and probable original form. The plan shows 

 the position of various points of interest reached in excavating. 

 At A, were animal bones ; at B, pieces of Hamilton slate ; at C, 

 human bones. Mound diameter, 70 feet. 



Fig. 2 A mound near the same creek and much like the last. 

 At A and H, gravel was found ; at F, a stone fireplace ; at B, were 

 human bones. There was also charred wood. 



