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head, and 1 pierced tablet.  The mound is situated on a slight rise of ground, about ten rods south of the Scioto River, in Lynn Township, Cardin County and on lands owned by Lester T. Hunt, and General James S. Robinson.  It is about 30 feet in diameter and 4 feet high and was overgrown by large forest trees of white ash, beech and oak.  The mound has not been fully explored, but is believed to contain the remains of at least three persons.  A quantity of charred corn was found near the place where the relics were taken out.  the silver plating on the above-mentioned fluted ornament has the appearance of being attached by fusion, for its upper and under surfaces conform exactly to that of the copper below it.

Alexander C. Black, Surgeon General's Office, Washington, D.C.
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Collection from Randolph County, Indiana: Flakes, scrapers, cutting tools, leaf-shaped implements, arrow and spear heads; 1 ceremonial weapon, partly drilled and 2 pierced tablets.  The character of this collection, which consists of surface-finds, is above the average, care having been taken to preserve the specimens in the condition in which they were found.

W. Emmet Gatewood, Stockport, Morgan County, Ohio
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