Letter Discussing Funding for Education at the Soldiers Orphans' Homes of Pennsylvania

Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs E. J. Brooks responding to J. A. Moore in Camp Hill, PA regarding an inquiry about educating Indian children at the Soldiers Orphans' Homes of Pennsylvania. Brooks writes that the funds for the current fiscal year do not allow for the education of more Indian children, but they are hopeful to receive more generous funding for the next fiscal year. Brooks also asks for the average annual cost of educating a student at Moore's orphanage.