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321 South Columbus Ave, Mt Vernon
Sept 22, 1926

Dear Mikanagosa:

The bundle and the letter came to me yesterday. I [paper obstructed] the bundle last night, and looked at carefully and prayed and dreamed on it. And after all that, this is what I must tell you:

It is a good bundle, and if you were so instructed it is right for you to make it, and for that purpose.

But I advise you not to give it to Megisikwe at this time, for if you do, she will not regard it as sacred, but will simply open it to see what is inside and GREAT HARM will result. Remember, she does not believe in such things.

However, I should wrap it in paper, and seal it, and address it to her; and leave it with someone to send her in case you do go to hunt the White Buffalo with Sekosa.

IN THAT CASE, she would regard it as sacred, and treasure it forever, for she would realize that the dreams of Mikanagosa, who had been her lover and her husband, were wrapped up in that bundle.

It is one of the rules of a bundle never to give it to any one who may not care for it properly. Ne ne Ih wakiro, thus have I spoken.
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With regard to the Expedition, I have heard from George Evans, and he can't come; I told you Willis can't, so no Evanses this trip. So I wrote to Amos again, urging him.

Leslie Sanchee writes he may come, can't tell yet, but the fact he will have to pay his own fare stands in the way. I guess he wants to sing and dance and play hand-game with us pretty bad.

Mr and Mrs Burhans went with me for a ride Sunday; we had our picnic lunch at the spot on the hill where we smoked our pipe the other day. The forked sticks were still standing, and I told Mrs B. what they were for. Her big black eyes flashed with comprehension and appreciation.

Well, I must say adios for this time. My sisters in law are not back yet, and I can make no plans until they come for meeting you at the office.

Hasta la vista