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28 bearing is that of a gentleman, He declined sitting to me until he was dressed in a manner more becoming his rank, he being then clothed in nature's garb with the exception of his breech clout. His uncle Hoosaneree, (Grey leg) is a venerable old patriarch & affable & gentlemanly in his manners - indeed, I have seldom met with the same number of persons taken promiscuously? from the ranks of civilized life who possessed so much genuine politeness, gentlemanly feeling & kindness of manner as the Kaposia Indians crossed out - I have so far seen This Chief succeeded his father in the office of chief - he was absent from his village for some time & during his absence his brother had endeavoured to usurp his situation - As "little-crow" returned to his village & was nearing