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SUGAR MAPLE. 
an equal quantity of Indian corn, dried and pow- 
dered. This mixture is packed in little baskets, 
which are frequently wetted in travelling without 
injuring the sugar. Thus provided, the Indians 
make long journeys ; and, when fatigued by tra- 
velling, will recruit their strength with a few 
spoonfuls of this nutritious food mixed in half a 
pint of spring water. 
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