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earlier when the very old people versed in these rites were still living. But I will do the best I can with what material I have.

The Kaws are here visiting the Osages and tomorrow they will have what they call their "smoke." The visitors will be given horses blankets etc.

I meant to tell you that the "Rain Wi-gi-e" of the Hon-ga is quite different from the Thunder people. In the Honga ritual the penalties presented from broken promises to the Wa-xo-be are general, while those of the Thunder, are specified, and from this man I gather that all the others specify and in different ways, but all these came in the Ni-zhin, or rain wi-gi-e.

I hope you keep well and are having a pleasant time.

Ever Affly, [[signature]] F [[/signature]]