Judge Davis’ attempt to explain the inscription on Dighton rock. 205 
I suppose to be the meaning of the triangular figures. Of the just- 
ness of that opinion and of all the remarks suggested there cannot 
be a better and safer judge than yourself; for none, I am sure, is 
more habitually disposed to weigh with due deliberation every cir- 
cumstance, which ought to enter into estimation in forming a correct 
decision. But that it may receive the scrutiny of many minds, you 
are at liberty, if you please, to communicate this letter to the Acad- 
emy. In the leading idea I have some confidence. A more care- 
fuland thorough view of Indian habits, manners, and customs, than } 
have been able to take since I thought of making this communication, 
will either confirm the suggestion, or evince that it ought to be aban- 
Iam, sir, very respectfully, 
and with great regard, 
your ob’t servant, 
JOHN DAVIS. 
ashington | of this insc 
municatelt to- expaptg ee ie eee Lathro OP, 
with him in visiting the college. He remarked as Dr. recollects, 
that he had repeatedly noticed similar inscriptions in the Indian coun- 
try, in early life, which were unquestionably executed by the natives 
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