Editorial note — Observations, and arguments, in proof of the American Indians being descended from the Jews. (continued 2)

XIX. The first numbering was by their fingers; to which custom Solomon alludes, Prov. iii. 16. “length of days is in her right hand.” The Greeks called this, Αποπεμπομαζειv, because they numbered on their five fingers: and Ovid says, Seu, quia tot digitis, per quos numeráre solemus; likewise Juvenal, Sua dextrâ computat annos. Others numbered on their ten fingers, as we may see in Bede de ratione temporum. And the ancients not only counted, but are said to speak with their fingers, Prov. vi. 13, “The wicked man he teacheth with his fingers.” And Nævius, in Tarentilla, says, dat digito literas. (A). Lord Kingsborough says the statement in the text is confirmed by Francisco Vazquez de Coronado. (W).