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The information which Mr Butrick has given you respecting the ancient manner of punishing criminals -- ancient priests & their dress - places of refuge for the man slayer - green corn feasts -- feasts & ceremonies at new moons -- Divining stone or" light" & the men who used it - | The information which Mr Butrick has given you respecting the ancient manner of punishing criminals -- ancient priests & their dress - places of refuge for the man slayer - green corn feasts -- feasts & ceremonies at new moons -- Divining stone or" light" & the men who used it - uncleannesses - purifications -- mourning burials &c - Noo cha wi & Johnson Pridget two Cherokees of good character are willing you should consider as coming in general from them & thus receive them as your informants on the above subjects | ||
Respectfully your obt Servt | Respectfully your obt Servt | ||
A.E. Blunt | A.E. Blunt | ||
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what Mr Butrick has communicated respecting the seventh year dance, the ball play dance, -- the ceremonies for keeping off small pox & fever, -- warfare -- war officers, and every thing to war -- I am very respectfully your Obt. Servt
J W. Ross
J.H. Payne Esq
Sir The information which Mr Butrick has given you respecting the ancient manner of punishing criminals -- ancient priests & their dress - places of refuge for the man slayer - green corn feasts -- feasts & ceremonies at new moons -- Divining stone or" light" & the men who used it - uncleannesses - purifications -- mourning burials &c - Noo cha wi & Johnson Pridget two Cherokees of good character are willing you should consider as coming in general from them & thus receive them as your informants on the above subjects Respectfully your obt Servt A.E. Blunt