_Madoc._--In addition to what is stated (No. 4. p. 56.) on this subject,
may be noted, that in the MS. Add. 14,957. British Museum, fol. 149., is
a letter from Dr. David Samwell to the Gwyneddigion Society, dated 23rd
March, 1791, in which he states, that the result of an interview, held
by himself and William Owen with General Bowles, "places the existence
of a race of Welsh Indians beyond all matter of doubt." This race is
identified with _Padongas_ on the Missouri, who are said to be of a
different complexion from the other Indian races, and to have books,
which they were not able to read. Is this information to be depended on
or not?