by William H Canfield. 1861. 

The document discusses the complex origins of the Indian race, highlighting the challenges in tracing their lineage due to diverse roots from various Asiatic nations. It notes early naval knowledge among these nations, suggesting possible pre-Columbian contact with America. Additionally, it describes the minimal population and infrastructure of Prairie du Sac in 1852, the connection between mound-builders in Wisconsin and present-day tribes through similar burial practices, and the historical significance of the Winnebago Agency in Long Prairie, Minnesota, while also indicating the evolution of construction techniques reflected in various mound forms.