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31 on more ceremonious ocassions. The rifle? & power horn, & pouch, the ever ready pipe, stuck in the belt, a pouch for the kinnekennick", the knife with it's ornaments, scabbard, the camp kettle slung to the saddle, & the blankets & skins, & ornamental gear of the horses are the accessories. The numerous picturesque groups that were formed & dissolved as the prepared to depart employed my pencil, altho the rapidity of their motions & the prejudice against my art militated somewhat against my success. - The hoods were worn on this occassion as a protection against the musquitos which abound in this country - The Indians of the Kaposia band have made but small advances in civilization yet they are among the most sober, honest & best conditioned