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331 great [?] and victory over their enemies. and charged his followers to fight like men. to be brave and strong and enjoyned [sic] the families left behind to refrain from mourning if they perished. When starting on a War party the "Dakota will "make Medecine" [sic] and the Ojibway will watch the signs of the heavens. and the flight of birds. as well as consult the [?"Jossokad".?] or priest.