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3. Diagrammatic representation of area uncovered in previous summer's 



work at the site, with the location of the chalkstone fireplace footer, 

 Feature 17, in position 57 



4. Representation of tangible remains of La Barge Trading Post with its 



associated features and position of charred beams on floor of the 

 structure 58 



5. Representation of third level of occupation, which shows the arrange- 



ment of the narrow trenches of the earlier Fort Lookout and the 



various pits and ash concentration 60 



6. Bead types according to shapes, showing cross sections of each 63 



7. Unusual square-cut glass trade bead 63 



8. Certain details of construction of various pipes 65 



9. Surface contour of molded glass vessels 68 



10. c. Cross section of milk-white glass button showing well and holes 



for attachment, b, Pearl-and-brass button showing cross section. 



c, Details of surface treatment 68 



11. a, Back and profile view of brass button bearing inscription, "Warranted 



H, Orange." b, Spheroid button of brass, showing measurements 

 and indentation of brass plate, c. Fine quality of brass button with 

 the inscription on base, d, An unusually fine specimen of "French" 

 brass button with its highly ornamented top. e, Types of wire shanks 

 used with brass-button construction 70 



12. a, Cartridge case of Winchester-type shell from upper historic level. 



6, Basal configurations of three cartridge cases 74 



1 3. Hand-forged axhead, showing split butt end 77 



14. Machine-made hinge fragments 78 



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2. Portion of the Missouri River showing the location of Fort Lookout II 



Trading Post and nearby historical sites 54 



