Arrival of Alfred Standing's Party in Wichita, Kansas

Date
October 24, 1879

Telegram from Richard Henry Pratt to Commissioner of Indian Affairs Hayt noting that Alfred Standing has met up with him in Wichita, escorting Pawnee, Ponca, and Nez Perce students. Pratt notes that he is investigating the possibility of using wagons to transport the pupils to the Lawrence and Gulf railroad line, as he cannot secure enough tickets on his own in Wichita. Pratt also notes that the Osage did not send enough students in their party.

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Repository
National Archives and Records Administration
Location
RG 75, Series 79, box 571, Miscellaneous-1879-P-#1081
Arrival of Alfred Standing's Party in Wichita, Kansas