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Ga-nuh-sa, or Sea-shell Medal. 



The government have long been in the habit of presenting silver 

 medals to the chiefs of the various Indian tribes, at the formation ot' 

 treaties, and on the occasion of their visit to the seat of government.' 

 These medals are held in the highest estimation. Reel Jacket received 

 one from Washington, in 1792, which is now worn by the Seneca chief 

 Sose-ha-wa. It is an elliptical plate of silver, surrounded by a rim, . 

 and is about six inches in its greatest diameter. On each side it is 

 engraved with various devices. Medals of sea shell, inlaid with silver, 

 are also worn suspended from the neck, as personal ornaments. . A 

 specimen of the latter description is furnished. 



Tuesh-ta-ga-tas-ta, or Tin Breast-plate. 



The above is a representation of a species of tin breast-plate, worn by 

 the Seneca Indians. 



