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in the presence of three thousand Indians, and consumed twenty- 
one days. our million acres were disposed of for $100,000. 
This amount was placed in trust in the hands of the government, 
and the interest is still paid on it as an annuity to the Indians. 
The Genesee Valley Museum contains many objects of interest 
relating to this section, among which are numerous Indian relics ; 
also the head of a large mastodon, found about seven miles from 
Glen Iris in 1879, and purchased by Mr. Letchworth. 
Fic. 37. Middle fall and the view up-stream, as seen from the lawn in front of the 
residence of Mr. Letchworth. 
Before leaving Letchworth Park, let us descend the charming 
woodland path which connects this reservation with the home 
grounds and take a farewell look at the middle fall, which is shown 
in the last illustration. Here we are standing on the edge of the 
Jawn, but a few feet from the south porch, looking up the gorge 
f the Genesee. Below, but a few hundred feet away, is the 
middle fall, sending up its clouds of mist and spray, which, on 
windy days, is blown upon the house near by, and in which, when 
