During the progress of work in removing the debris a number of
articles of interest to the ethnologist were found at various depths
and localities. They have been packed by the contractors and will be
sent to the National Museum.

The floors in the center, north, and east rooms were found to be
about 8 feet above the ground surface. The material was similar to
that of which the walls are composed. The west and south rooms
appeared to have had floors at one time on the same level, but the
surfaces had disintegrated, and there was a mass of loose earth,
which was removed to a depth of 6.9 feet below the floors of the
other three rooms, where another floor was found slightly less firm
than those.

Reverend Isaac T. Whittemore, who has been designated by the
honorable the Secretary of the Interior as the custodian of the
ruin, rendered me valuable assistance in the performance of my
mission. He has manifested a zealous concern for the preservation of
the ruin and has given time and labor to that end. There is no
provision for his just compensation. I therefore recommend that if
any funds be found available after the payment of the amount due the
contractors the same be ordered paid to Mr Whittemore for his
services.

Very respectfully,
H. C. Rizer, _Chief Clerk_.