Abbott, Lyman

Rev. Lyman Abbott writes to Richard Henry Pratt confirming a meeting between them and General Armstrong, and supporting a proposed plan for the Reservations which they hope to push through Congress.

Rev. Lyman Abbott writes to address Richard Henry Pratt's apparent objections to meeting with him to discuss a plan for reservations.

Rev. Lyman Abbott requests that Richard Henry Pratt send an article about Carlisle for the Christian Union.

Rev. Lyman Abbott writes to Richard Henry Pratt requesting a dinner meeting before a visit by Carlisle students to Plymouth Church.

Rev. Lyman Abbott writes to Richard Henry Pratt listing prices and topics for a lecture he can give during a visit to Carlisle.

Harriett F. Abbott writes on behalf of her father, Rev. Lyman Abbott, informing Richard Henry Pratt that Rev. Abbott would be willing to lecture at a reduced rate as a friend of Pratt's.

Harriet Abbott, the daughter of Rev. Lyman Abbott, writes to Richard Henry Pratt confirming details of Rev. Abbott's attendance and lecture at the Commencement Exercises at Carlisle.

Rev. Lyman Abbott writes to thank Richard Henry Pratt for payment for his visit and lecture at Carlisle, and acknowledges a letter of itnroduction Pratt provided for a Mr. Landis.

Rev. Lyman Abbott thanks Richard Henry Pratt for the invitation to return to Carlisle for another visit, but expresses his regrets for not being able to arrange it.

Richard Henry Pratt invites Antonio Apache to the 1896 Lake Mohonk Conference to give a similar speech to the one he gave at the Carlisle Indian School commencement. Pratt notes that he would cover his travel expenses if he were able to come.

Rev. Lyman Abbott writes to Richard Henry Pratt discussing his views on the reservation system and Indian education. This includes the desire to transfer responsibility from the Office of Indian Affairs to the Army Department, the desire to break up tribal organizations, and the hope of removing politics from the system. Abbott also argues that…

Rev. Lyman Abbott writes to Richard Henry Pratt expressing his stance on opposing views related to Indian policy. Specifically, Abbott discusses his personal acquaintanceship with Commission of Indian Affairs Leupp, whom he disagrees with on policy matters, and assures Pratt of his continued support for Pratt's policy proposals.

The typed transcript of S. J. Nori's testimony before the Joint Commission to Investigate Indian Affairs. At the time Nori was serving as the chief clerk at the school, having attended the school (from 1884-1894, not continuously) and then begun working at Carlisle as a clerk around 1900.

In his testimony Nori answers questions about his…

Rev. Lyman Abbott writes to Richard Henry Pratt defending how Abbott discussed Pratt's contributions to Indian education and policy in his "Reminiscences" piece.