American Missionary Association

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Armstrong Discusses Arrangements for Florida Prisoners with Pratt, 1879
September 15, 1879

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt discussing arrangements for Indians coming to either Hampton or Carlisle, as well as arrangements to transfer the Florida prisoners north. He also notes that Pratt can turn to the American Missionary Association for funding.

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Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Pratt Leave of Absence to Attend American Missionary Association Meeting
October 29, 1881

Richard Henry Pratt informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs of his acceptance to attend the American Missionary Association annual meeting. He notes that it will allow him to return an exhibit on display in Boston, Massachusetts at no expense to the Government. In his absence A. J. Standing is in charge of the School.

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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
Armstrong Asks Pratt for Indian Territory Information, 1882
October 16, 1882

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt asking for information about Indian Territory and its peoples to include in a paper for the American Missionary Association meeting in Cleveland.

Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Armstrong Discusses New Students and Industrial Products with Pratt
circa 1885

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt discussing recently arrived students at Hampton, and discussing plans to begin making industrial products to sell to the Indian Department. Armstrong states that he does not wish to compete with Carlisle in making industrial products, and asks whether harnesses…

Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library