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Bacus [[R?]] has dropped so low.

You are I suppose working on the language - as soon as you can, try & get on [[??]] interpreter.  I know that that is what the Bureau expects, that you deal directly with the people & not thro. an interpreter of [[?]] until your ear gets accustomed to the sound, you will need help.

I think you will trace something about the Old Cedar Pole. & the Sacred Shell among the Osage.  What you wrote of the tatooing & of the hand Zhuyer Gohegs - is very significant.  I am delighted that you have struck so rich a trail so soon you will do well I know, & I do not think Dorsey has taken much.  I hope you'll get the [[?]] & their ritual, perhaps you can get the ritual from Bacus [[R?]] [[margin]] when he is sober enough.  Write often dear.  I do not yet know what I [[/margin]]

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