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A STUDY OF THE MANUSCRIPT TROANO

that there are two classes of these, one with numerals at the left side only, the other with numerals both above and at the side.

The little loops are not counted as units except when I am satisfied from an examination of the right slab in the museum that they denote spaces from which the balls have fallen. Where I am satisfied the character represents a day, but cannot determine what day, this fact will be indicated by an interrogation-point; the names in reference to which I am in considerable doubt will also be followed by an interrogation-point. The capital letters with numbers attached are given to locate the characters by Dr. Rau's scheme.

Days indicated on the Tablet, with their accompanying numerals.


Of this list, T 10, T 14, and V 7 may represent the month Xul instead of a day. It is possible that C 5 (8 Cauac?), F 6 (2 Cauac), and U 2 (9 Cauac) should be added to the list as representing the days noted in parenthesis. The day Chuen appears to be much oftener indicated than any