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early explorers, traders &c, I am far from being willing to accept statements of every one; but the general conclusion I have reached is about this: Of these philological elucidations I am always sceptical to the last degree; but in matters of historical statement, when, so far as I can trace, independently derived data coincide (as given by intelligent observers) relating to contemporary facts, particularly if learned on the spot, I am disposed to place some value on this. For this reason I feel disposed to think that the term Panimakers or Panismakers is of no value in this relation. In one instance I found this term employed in a Spanish document in New Mexico [[strikethrough]] relating [[/strikethrough]] designating, so far as I could [[prop?]], the Omahas. 

Of Pitalesharer (of this engraving) I know what I have said is denied by some. Of this original exploring the elder Pitalesharer there is no question. It was done. The later exploit was also done I am certain. The elder was also not a Skidi, but a full blood Cani, tho' at this time of becoming head chief he was for state (?) reasons adopted by the Skidi. The younger chief told me himself often that he did rescue a Dakota girl from the Skidi. Expecting interference they had quickly gone north toward the Rio= bravo to offer the sacrifice. Learning this intention he followed & thwarted their design.
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For some reason Pitalesharro never was overwilling to talk of this matter & unless questioned by one whom he knew to be a real friend I think never alluded to it, - at least I never knew him to. I think he felt that his exploit was [[?]] a rehibition & besides that the rescuing of a Dakota was not especially applauded by his people. I have heard Pawnees, one of them Tirawa [[?]] the bravest man & truest Indian I ever saw, speak of it as a questionable act.

Pardon my going on this again. It is all chosen ground to me & the finding one who takes any interest in it is apt to make me too talkative I fear. I hope I may hear often from you of your work.

The Omaha pamphlets, if you can find them, will be of great value to me.

Yours very truly,
John B. Dunbar.

Transcription Notes:
Skidi - band of Pawnees; Petalesharro - a Skidi Pawnee appears to be same as previous page