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thoroughly after we have studied the animals trav- 

 ersipg its surface. Yesterday, we had in camp a 

 family from the Solomon, who were sufferers some 

 months since from the fearful Indian massacre there. 

 Their story was an exceedingly interesting one, 

 though very sad. We shall visit them if duty calls 

 that way. I must close. The men have thrown the 

 skin in the wagon, flesh side up, and deposited the 

 meat upon it, and all are now ready for further con 

 quests. 



" Your sincere friend and instructor, 



