Date
October 13, 1879
Telegram from Richard Henry Pratt informing the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that he is borrowing money for his travel west, and will be leaving that day.
Note: Previously approved funds had not yet been made available to Pratt, despite numerous requests to the Commissioner. Pratt was traveling to Winfield, Kansas to meet up with recruited students.
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National Archives and Records Administration
Location
RG 75, Series 79, box 571, Miscellaneous-1879-P-#1027