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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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