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69 P. 10 71 The war standard consisted of a long pole painted red, having? a red cloth or skin fastened to the top. This was carried by a person selected for the purpose, and was raised when they encamped, and especially at the place of rendezvous just before battle. A certain priest & his right hand man took charge of the ark, the holy fire, the diamond or crystalline quartz, and other holy things, by which to su..? advice and protection from above. (More full hereafter)

The armour of a warrior was as follows, viz. First, His shield. This was made sometimes of hickory or other tough wood, and sometimes of Buffalo hide taken from the forehead, which was very thick. It was in the share of ancient shields, and used in the same manner, being held in the hand which bent the bow, to keep the arrow of the enemy from the face. In travelling, it was carried by a string going round the neck and under the left arm, yet so as to hang over the left shoulder, and above whenever load might be on the back. If a warrior lost his shield he was disgraced by being set to cooking for the others. Second, His breastplate. This was made of the thickest part of the Buffalo hide, and so placed as to cover the forepart of the body. 
Third, His helmet. This consisted of a band of the thickest part of a Buffalo hide, ornamented with red feathers. 
Fourth, a defense for the left arm, of the same kind of skin to defend it from the bow string.
Fifth, His quiver. This was made of hard Buffalo skin, large at the top and small at the bottom, and hung down their back in such a manner that he could readily draw the arrows with his right hand. This had a lid attached to it, to keep out the water in rainy weather. 
Sixth, His bow & arrow. The arrow was armed with a flint, & sometimes poisoned, and the feathers, now tied, were anciently glued to the arrow. An old warrior, on his death bed, delivered his shield & his bow & arrows to his son (or sons) directing him to keep them as he had. 
Seventh, His war club. This was made of sycamore, and consisted of a large round ball, with a handle to it. The handle was tied to the wrist. 
Eigth [sic], His spear or dart, to throw at his enemy.