X NORTH AMERICAN LINGUISTICS. 
Much of the advantage of knowing that a certain work exists consists 
in knowing where it may be found. For this reason the initials of the 
libraries in which the copy or copies described were seen are given at 
the end of primary titles. In no case have initials been given unless 
the compiler has seen at least one of the copies indicated; in most 
cases he has seen them all, and in every case those not handled by him 
have been seen either by one of his immediate assistants or by one of 
the gentlemen who have aided him in his work. These library initials 
will sometimes be found in the body of a note, accompanying mention 
of a work. 
An asterisk is inserted opposite all titles, both primary and second- 
ary, of works not seen by the compiler. This is true also in the case 
of all articles or editions mentioned in the notes, except in thoser cases 
where the source of the entry is distinctly given. 
In order that due credit may be given, and responsibility fixed, the 
source of each borrowed title is indicated. Hy this means the reader 
may judge for himself of the reliance to be placed upon descriptions 
and collations. 
In the index, which has been confined to languages and dialects, all 
the spellings of Indian tribal names occurring herein are given, the 
entries being made under what has been considered the most common 
spelling. 
Below is a list of the authorities referred to in these pages : 
