REPORT OF W. J. HOFFMAN, M. D. 



LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL. 



Office of United States GEOLoaicAL and 

 Geographical Survey of the Territories, 



WasMngton, D. (7., December 31, 1877. 

 Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith a report upon Ethno- 

 graphic Observations upon several of the aboriginal tribes and sub tribes 

 inhabiting the western and southwestern portions of the United States. 

 Very respectfully, you obedient servant, 



WALTER J. HOFFMAN, M. D. 

 Dr. F. Y. Hatden, 



United States Geologist in charge. 



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