Thompson, R. R.Mesplie, F.Palmer, JoelOlney, Nathan2018-04-032018-04-031855-08-14TRA-040-10-001http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11867/674925 page typed transcription, created by Click Relander."The laws and customs of their forefathers as handed down to them from generation to generation are rivewed with a sacredness bordering on devotion and are maintained with a zeal and tenacity truly astonishing. When therefore we see them discarding their own laws and adopting those of the whites we may indeed hope that the dark chambers of their understanding have been opened and that the efforts of the philanthroptic have not been altogether in vain."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.US Bureau of Indian Affairs, Oregon Superintendency, roll 7, 1855.