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all the points. Some time we will take them up.

I added a paragraph about the myths, which has greatly pleased Mr. Gurley, and which I would like you to see, you will see it later. I used your suggestion of their being a possible survival of ancient rites. I could not give you personal credit since the book is a joint work.

As I have reread the translation of some of the rituals I almost wish that you had given them a freer translation so as to have brought out their poetry more fully. You had so little time for work when you were in office that it was hard to do much. when you give the Osage rituals, give your literal translation first, and then give the true translations freely. These poems should be saved for posterity, and now that you can give your whole