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Correspondence from Charles E. Banks to Fannie Hardy Eckstorm ca. 1915-1930, Part 8 (ms158_b1f005_008.2.pdf)

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�Chicago, Ill. June 5th

Dear Mrs. Eckstrom,

Although I have not heard from Prof. Ganong I have written him and expect the pleasure and profit of his reply.

In Purchas' Pilgrimes he states that voyages subsequent to Percy and Gosnold [illegible] therein [N.E.] name Rivers.

Quibequesson [Quinibeke-sson?] [Addition in faint pencil-- (Bagaduce R.?)]

X Pemaquid [Addition in faint pencil-- Damarascotta?]

Ramassoc [Addition in faint pencil-- = Narramissic, (Orland R) ] Apanawapeske [Addition in faint pencil-- = Penobscot (St. George [?]) ] Apawmensek -- [? Agaumtek ?] Aponeg [Addition in faint pencil is illegible]

X Sagadahoc

Ashamahaga [Addition in faint pencil - Presumscot]

X Shawakotoc

Those checked are clear. The rest respectfully referred.

Yours truly Charles E. Banks

Description: Letters pertain to Indian place names in Maine, Indian languages, and other matters relating to Wabanaki cultures and history.

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Date: ca. 1915-1930

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