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

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

Bread, used and formes the principle article of food among the Pattotepallers [Nez Perce]

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

2 pipes from the Ioway's on the River Lamaine

One pipe of the Fox's and one belong to White Skin, the Chief of the Foxes, Missi[ssi]ppi

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

One pipe given to the company by White Pigeon

Amulets -- taken from the shields of the Blackfoot Indians

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

Wampum, of various discriptions

A number of Minerals &c.

An Indian Pot, found in digging a well at the great Saline near St. Gennevieve

A Bag prepared of grass by the Pishquilpahs on the Columbia River

calumet

Four Pipes, or calmets from the Nation Saux