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Richard Henry Pratt writes to Chief White Thunder telling him of the death of his son, Ernest. 

Richard Henry Pratt writes to Chief White Thunder about the funeral ceremony and burial of his son, Ernest. Pratt expresses his sorrow and sympathy at White Thunder's loss, but also argues that White Thunder was right to send Ernest to the school. 

Pratt notes that Maud (Little Girl) died the same night as Ernest, so they were…

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt requesting his involvement in lobbying for higher per capita funding for Indian students, and discusses recruitment for other schools.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt discussing political lobbying issues with the Board of Indian Commissioners, likely over per capita funding concerns. Armstrong notes a planned lobbying trip to Washington.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt informing him of a planned trip for Bear's Heart to return home for a month.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt discussing the party of Rev. Sheldon Jackson, as well as management concerns with their schools.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt enclosing a soon-to-be-distributed circular (missing from the file), and discussing both the Ponca party of visitors and Armstrong's hopes to take a delegation of students to Washington.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt asking for information about the return of Bear's Heart, including method and expense.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt inviting him to a fundraising event in New York to raise money for a girl's dormitory building at Hampton.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt requesting information on treaty obligations for the education of Indian children for a report he is writing. Armstrong also discusses upcoming visitors to Hampton as well as the results of a fundraising event for a girl's dormitory at Hampton.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt informing him of a planned trip abroad to advocate for Native American education. Armstrong asks Pratt to send photographs of various aspects of Native American life for the purposes of his trip.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt sharing details of President James Garfield's visit to Hampton. Armstrong also informs Pratt of his desire to exhibit at a manufacturers' exhibition in Boston and requests that Pratt send him some of his industrial arts materials for the exhibit.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt asking for expense details for the return home of former Ft. Marion prisoners educated at Hampton over a three-year period. Armstrong also notes that the recovery of President James A. Garfield from an assassination attempt will be a benefit for them as they seek…

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt discussing a recent trip taken to Washington, as well as an article about both men in the Word Carrier newspaper, published at the Santee Normal Training School. Armstrong suggested that either he or Pratt should write in response to the article.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt about his newest per capita funding rate from the government, which he argues is too low.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt asking him to speak at a meeting in Union League Hall in New York. Armstrong also mentions his views of Alfred Riggs.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt discussing Armstrong's planned public talk in New York, as well as criticisms from Alfred Riggs and its impacts.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong writes to Richard Henry Pratt concerning an order for horseshoes from Hampton, which Armstrong notes has a very small profit margin.

Note: This is a partial letter, missing all but the first page.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt again requesting him to attend a public talk in New York about the Indian schools.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute telegraphs Richard Henry Pratt pleading with him to speak at two events in New York the two following days.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute telegraphs Richard Henry Pratt asking him to attend public talks in New York and Philadelphia.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute telegraphs Richard Henry Pratt asking if he can speak at a church in Boston in a few days.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt encouraging him to speak at the Park Street Church in Boston, giving him information about the talk and providing tips about public engagement.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt, forwarding a letter and asking for advice on how to respond. The forwarded letter is not included in this file. Armstrong also invites Pratt to Hampton's commencement exercises.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt, urging him to attend a large meeting in Boston where 24 Hampton students would be present, to convince the public of the value of Indian education.