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would seen to deserve; and others even entirely omitted.
As it is probable however that a new edition may soon
be called for it is hoped that such information may
be furnished, as will enable the author then to do full and
ample justice to all portions of the Territory.

It is proper to add here, that the author has made [illegible]
use of such publications as he could find, containing any thing
suited to his purpose--whether in books, magazines or newspapers;
but has been careful to admit nothing that is
not entitled to the fullest credit.

Milwaukee January 1844