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Mississippi, and down this river to Leecli Lake. From this Lake, 

 there is an easy communication to the Eiver de Corbeau, which 

 he could descend to the Mississippi, and thence to St. Peter's.* 



The St. Croix and Chippewa Rivers, entering the Mississippi 

 above and below the Falls of St. Anthony, might, in like manner, 

 be explored by parties from the same post.* The former interlocks 

 with the Mauvais and Brul^ Elvers, but a descent into Lake Su- 

 perior would not probably be considered expedient, so that the 

 party would necessarily ascend and descend the same stream.* 



The Chippewa interlocks with the Montreal and Wisconsin 

 Rivers, and consequently the same party could ascend the former 

 and descend the latter stream. 



A party from Green Bay might explore Rocky River from its 

 source to its mouth. 



A correct examination of Green Bay and of the Menomonie 

 River might be made from the same post. 



The St. Joseph and Grand River, of this peninsula, could be 

 examined by parties detached from Chicago. 



It is desirable, also, to explore the Grand Traverse Bay, about 

 sixty miles south of Michilimackinac, on the east coast of Lake 

 Michigan. 



These are all the points which require particular examination. 

 Observations made in the manner I have suggested, and connected 

 with those already taken by Captain Douglass, would furnish 

 ample materials for a correct chart of the country. 



It is with this view that it might be proper, should you approve 

 the plan I have submitted to you, to direct, that the reports of 

 the officers should be transmitted to Captain Douglass, by whom 

 they will be incorporated with his own observations, and will 

 appear in a form best calculated to promote the views which you 

 entertain upon the important subject of the internal geography 

 of our country. 



IV. 



Detroit, October 3, 1820. 



Sir: On the eve of separating from my associates in our late 

 tour, I owe it to them and to myself, that I should state to you 

 my opinion respecting Captain Douglass and Mr. Schoolcraft. 



I have found them, upon every occasion, zealous in promoting 



* Explored by the preceding narrative in 1831-1833. 



