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INFORMATION WANTED-lNnAN TRIBEs.-ln
accordance to the act of Congs.s, requiring the
Commissioner Of Indian affairs, 10 collect materi-
ais for compiling the history, &. of the Indian
tribesin the U. s., he has issued lis circular lnvi.
ting informa lior, in the shape Of series Of ques-
tions. Persons in the Indian cnntry, whether
in public employ or not, are invihd to respond:


First-The history, interna tion md relations,
geography, antiquities, ASTRONOMY arithmetic nd
medicine of the tribes. Secondly The Internal
organization and government. embracing Indian
trade, Legislation of Congress, new indian govern
ments west of the Mississippi, ide. Of Crime
!hlrdly-religion and mythology Fourthly-
Manners and customs, comprehendng constitution
OF Tho Indian family, Customs and employments
at large, hunting war dancing aud amusemen,s,
death and Its incidents. lodges, ho1sewfery cook
cry etc and costume Fifthly-Ltelleciual capaci-
lies and character o. The race.-Sixthly-Pres
condition and future prospects. Seyen,bly--Gen.
erdl history Of The american tribes. embracing
the groups Of tribes within the United States,
topical inquiries Illustrative of general history
E'ghthly--Language and rocaJuiary, These va.
rlous queries run out TO rlety of DETAIL under
tho analytic mind of the Commissioner.


The questions are addressed to three classes OF
individuals, viz:


!. Persons holding situations under the depart
meht. who are believed to have it in their power
to "nPart much practical information Of tribes
wHo respectively, under their charge.


Il Persons who hav. retired from similar sit
ua1"ns, or travellers il the Indian territory; per
sons who have OIL enlaged principles, conducted
mercantile pursuits on the American frontiers
or other individuals wio are casually or othe
wise, acquainted with ally of the tribea and hav,
given the subject their Consideration.


Ill. Men Of learning, Or research and leisure
who have perused the bes writers on the subject
or any branch # it, and Who may feel willing :.
give their coua. he belef, Of their praclica
reflections touch ng an important eemunt in ou
national history.