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following manner. I saw also a rough sketch of one of them made 
by a Burmese on the spot. Strong chains are laid horizontally on 
the stream from hank to bank and planks are placed and well fixed 
upon them. On each side at a height of about three feet, two other 
chains are likwise stretched across, and planks are laid vertically to 
secure the safety of passengers. These chains are carefully greased 
to prevent their destruction by rust. The bridges were ten cubits 
broad, men and beasts of burden cross them, and a small tax is levied 
by the Chinese authorities. I believe that the Kouts Kiang, the Louts 
Kiang and the Lantsan Kiang are respectively the Shoay-lee, the 
Salween and the Mekon or Cambodia river. 
‘ Here are the names of the wild tribes north and east of Bhamo ; 
the Kakiens, Shans, Katou, Plioun, Anga Shan, Palaong, Ivakou. 
‘ The Katou are divided in three tribes called Mokatou, Mein-pe- 
katou, Sanyua Katou. 
‘ The Kakiens are likewise subdivided into Marou, Tsinpho, Adzi, 
Lishi-sonee ; if these names can be identified with those above de- 
scribed ? The Kakou are celebrated for the das or large knives they 
manufacture in great quantities, the blades of which are of the best 
description. When at Bhamo I saw one of those knives cutting 
large iron nails without receiving the least blunt. 
‘ Those rough and imperfect notes may possibly enable you to make 
an attempt to elucidate some controverted points respecting the 
places, countries, rivers, mountains and tribes of Burmah. No one is 
better fitted for such an arduous task than you, who have paid so 
much attention to all that has reference to Upper Burmah. 
Believe me, my dear Col. Phayre, 
Yours sincerely, 
(Signed) -f- Paul Bigamdet.’ 
Bernards on M. DeMazuee’s letter. 
The reverend writer justly calls the land from which he writes a 
terra incognita. The circle of unknown territory in the interior of 
Africa is rapidly shrinking, whilst of eastern Thibet we have scarcely 
added to our knowledge in the present century. This will not, we 
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