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outlet of one running into the other
On the narrow [illegible] dividing these lakes is the
mound. I have the testimony of three of
the first settlers here that bones have
been found in this mound about 6 ft
below the surface of earth or 9 ft
from the top of the mound
It is about 66 ft long [9?] ft high
and 10 ft wide at the base
I should have examined it myself
farther had the winter held off a little
longer

[Ink sketch.]

The above will [?] give you an idea of the
location & lies E. & west about 40 ft from
the road. covered with brush & so that
but few would notice it

Adieu for the present
yours etc L L [Sweet?]

I A Lapham Esq