Richard Henry Pratt discusses the case of Chester Cornelius with the Office of Indian Affairs. Pratt notes that Cornelius purchased a section of land under the Severalty Act with the intention of renting it out to support himself as he enrolled in a Commercial School in Poughkeepsie, New York. However, the Agent has now indicated he cannot rent the land. As a result, Pratt asks that Cornelius be given the same consideration as other Indian youth and be given an allowance of $167 to attend school.