whole day [by a] man[.] Warriors who generally travel to a great distance in quest of an enemy and who durst not raise a smoke or fire a shot for fear of discovery find these balls useful, light, and convenient[.]

The only Implement used among the Mandanes for the purpose of agriculture is a hoe made from the shoulder blade of the Buffaloe and which is ingrafted upon a short Crooked handle. With this crooked instrument the work very expeditiously and soon do all that is required for their supplies[.]

The men never trouble their heads about the labours of the field – unless to reprimand the women for some noted neglect, and to sow a few squares of Tobacco – with which, being a Sacred plant, the women who are considered unclean must not interfere except in preparing the ground for its reception[.] The tobacco squares are carefully kept clear of weeds[.] The blossoms of this plant are cautiously collected which dried in the sun is reckoned the very best of Tobacco[.] The plants do not exceed a foot in height – they resemble spinage and are dried the same as the flowers – Then pounded and mixed with grease for use[.] This kind of

Tabacco –

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