Various2018-06-012018-06-011853TRA-059-12-001http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11867/771920 page typed transcription, created by Click Relander."Some time prior to 1860 Mr. George Gibbs, a scientific gentlemen attached to the United States boundary commission then locating the boundary of the British territory on our northern side sought to possess himself of some Indian traditions if any existed. He finally encountered an Indian that he thought likely to afford the desired information and interrogated him somewhat after the following manner in Chinook which rendered in English: 'Did you ever hear your father or any of the old Indians speak of any great event here that happened long before their time?' 'Oh yes,' replied the Indian."NO KNOWN COPYRIGHT The organization that has made the Item available reasonably believes that the Item is not restricted by copyright or related rights, but a conclusive determination could not be made. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use.