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was tied with four bands of a piece of buck skin & deposited in the bag- The lining was painted red.  The skin the bag is made of is real heavy.  I wish you could see it - I don't know whether it is elk or buffalo.  It is too heavy for deer.  What do you suppose the earth in the bundle is?-

This afternoon I shall try & complete all I can on the contents.  Every bit has to be worked over & over to see if there is anything enclosed in this black earth, or what ever is.  Then I have all the exhibit to arrange.  I found the plate as I wrote yesterday & Dr W. has been taking pictures this A.M. to put in the case.  He may get thru this P.M. but is doubtful
I fully expected to be home tonight.  I am greatly disappointed, but I shall be home next week - Lovely- I have a letter from Mr Pierce.  He is better