LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL 



Smithsonian Institution, 

 Bureau of American Ethnology, 



Washington, D. C, Juhj 8, 1909. 

 Sir: For the greater part of the hist two years Miss Frances Dens- 

 more has been engaged, under the auspices of this Bureau, in making 

 a study of Indian music. The results of her hibors are embodied in 

 part in the paper which I have the honor to present herewith — 

 "Chippewa Music." I suggest the publication of this material as 

 Bulletin 45 of the Bureau's series. 

 Yours very respectfully, 



(Signed) W. H. Holmes, Chief. 



The Secretary of the Smitiisoniax Institution, 



Washington, I>. C. 



