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as the representative of the corjjs ediiorial, take your place. For, 

 if it is the writer of books who truly increases information, every 

 decade's experience more and more convinces me that it is the 

 editor of a diurnal journal who diffuses it, by his brief critical 

 notices, or by giving a favorable or unfavorable impetus to public 

 opinion. 



I am expected, I find, to publish my private narrative of the 

 expedition, to serve at least — if I may say so — as a stay to popu- 

 lar expectation, until the more matured results can be duly 

 elaborated. I am taking breath here, among my friends, for a 

 few days, and shall be greatly governed by your judgment in 

 the matter, after my arrival at Albany. 

 I am, sir, 



With sincere respect, 



Your obedient servant, 



HENKY E. SCHOOLCRAFT. 

 To Nathaxiel H. Carter, Esq., Albany. 



List of Quadrupedsj Birds, &c. observed. 

 The identification of species in this list, by giving the Indian name, is herein fixed. 



* This animal was found grazing the prairies on the east bank of the Mississippi, 

 about latitude 40° 30'. 

 •j- Means under-ground drummer. 



