NOTICE 



This work has been recommended, as an interesting addition to philology and 

 ethnology, by the Minnesota Historical Society, the members of which have 

 contributed funds to defray a part of the expense of publication. It has also 

 received the approbation and support of the American Board of Conmiissioners 

 for Foreign Missions, and, in conformity with the rule adopted by the Smithsonian 

 Institution, has been submitted to a commission of examination, consisting of 

 W. W. Turner, Esq., and Prof C. C. Felton. 



In return for the pecuniary assistance rendered, an extra number of copies have 

 been struck off for the use of the Historical Society and the Dakota Mission. 



Joseph Henry, 



Washington, June 1, 1852. Secretary S. I. 



