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2 ornaments, worn around the neck, by the natives of the Plains of Columbia

bag

Two very handsomely ornamented Tobacco pouches, ornamented with Porcupine Quills, and Tin, &c. Of the Saux [Sioux?] Tribe

3 pipes from the Sauke's on the Missi[ssi]ppi

One pipe given to the company by White Pigeon

raven belt

A Dress made of Crow or Raven Skins, worn by the Police Officiers of the Saux nation

A Large Mantle, made of the Buffalow skin, worn by the Scioux, or Soue, Darcota [Dakota] Nation

The Tail feathers of the Eagle, much prized by the Indians of North America

Roots, presented to Captn. Lewis on the 24th of June 1806 by Neeshneparkeooh [Neeshneparkkeook] the great chief of the Pottotepallers [Nez Perce]

Wampum, of various discriptions

Bread. This forms a principal article of food among the Enesher, Skillute, Pishquitpahs

Feathers which were at various times presented to Captn. Lewis and Clarke

Stone Spear points, from the natives inhabiting the Rocky Mountains

Legings, ornamented with the hair of scalps taken by the Indian who wore it

One pipe of the Puount, called Winebagou. Near Dog Plains, Missi[ssi]ppi