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1.100.6 GROUP OF FOUR BROTHERS OF THE KIT-KA-HOCT BAND, viz: LA-ROO-RUTK-A-HAW-LA-SHAR. Night Chief. LA-ROO-RA-SHAR-ROO-COSH. A Man that left his Enemy lying the Water. A noted brave. Height, 5.10; head, 23; chest, 39. TEC-TA-SHA-COD-DIC. One who strikes the Chiefs first. Second chief of his band, and one of four noted brothers (see No. 552), pre-eminent in their tribe for bravery in war and wisdom in council. Height, 5.8; head, 23; chest 39. TE-LOW-A-LU-LA-SHA. Sky Chief. A chief, and a brave leader of his band, taking the first place in war or peace. Was killed by the Sioux in the massacre of the Pawnees in 1873, while hunting buffalo in the valley of the Republican. BAPTISTE BAYHYLLE, or LA-SHARA-SE-RE-TER-REK. One whom the Great Spirit smiles upon. United States interpreter, French half-breed. (553), undated

 Item — Box: 5 [Vol 1 Page 81-100]

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From the Collection: 9.00 Linear Feet

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From the Collection: English

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