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Henry Elijah Alvord of the Massachusetts Agricultural College writes to Richard Henry Pratt discussing the Indian Question, and inviting Pratt to deliver a speech on the Indian Question and Economics at the 36th annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of the Sciences.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt asking him to send a pair of photographs showing "contrasting groups of Apache Indians" to Miss Ellen F. Mason on Newport, Rhode Island, who wished to share them with her English friends.

Henry Elijah Alvord writes to Richard Henry Pratt with information on how the American Association for the Advancement of the Sciences' annual meeting will operate, and asking Pratt to submit a paper on the topic of the Indian Question and Economics.

Rev. H. F. Bond, Superintendent of the Montana Industrial School for Indians, writes to Richard Henry Pratt discussing the employment terms of two former Carlisle students, George Hill and Flora Well Known. 

O. P. Boyd of the Board of Home Missions of the Presbyterian Church writes to Richard Henry Pratt concerning Pratt's opposition to Dr. James A. Menaul's views of the Jesuits' work amongst the Pueblos.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt about a plan to send Crow prisoners from Fort Snelling to a farm near Hampton, asking for his input.

Commissioner of Indian Affairs John D. C. Atkins writes to Richard Henry Pratt, informing him that numerous educators have written to the Office of Indian Affairs supporting their recent orders related to the teaching of "the Indian language."

John Jacob Astor III writes to Richard Henry Pratt offering him a donation of $2,000 from the estate of his late wife, Mrs. Charlotte Augusta Gibbes Astor. 

John Jacob Astor III writes to Richard Henry Pratt sending a $2,500 donation from the estate of his late wife, to be used to reduce building debts and for Pratt's personal use.

A. F. H. Abbott sends two checks for $15 each to Pratt as further installments for a sum owed by Frances Johnson.

Robert V. Belt of the Department of the Interior Office of Indian Affairs writes to Richard Henry Pratt thanking him for his recent hospitality during a visit to the Carlisle Indian School, and sending sympathies for the deaths of Carlisle's clerk, Mr. Gould, and physician, Dr. Given.

Senator William Boyd Allison sends his regrets to Richard Henry Pratt for not being able to visit later in the month of February.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt returning a clipping, and discusses Thomas Tibbles.

Commissioner of the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Education William Torrey Harris writes to Richard Henry Pratt to introduce Dr. Franz Boas, Special Assistant in charge of Physical Anthropology for the Department of Ethnology for the World's Columbian Exposition. Dr. Boas's letter of introduction notes his desire to take a variety…

Robert V. Belt of the Department of the Interior Office of Indian Affairs writes to Richard Henry Pratt thanking him for sending a copy of Stiya: A Carlisle Indian Girl at Home.

W. B. Backus, Superintendent of the Genoa Indian School, writes to Richard Henry Pratt for advice regarding on-campus religious services and whether they are allowed at Carlisle.

U.S. Representative Frank E. Beltzhoover writes to Richard Henry Pratt discussing the Indian Appropriations Bill currently being debated in Congress, and asking for information to help his support of additional funding for the Carlisle Indian School.

Robert V. Belt, Assistant Commissioner of the Department of the Interior's Office of Indian Affairs, writes to Richard Henry Pratt discussing the current status of the Indian Appropriations Bill, and funds allotted to supplement Pratt's military income while serving as superintendent at Carlisle. Belt urges Pratt to reconsider his threat to…

Robert V. Belt, Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs, informs Pratt that he has submitted Pratt's request to participate in the Columbian Exchange to the Secretary of the Interior for approval. Belt includes a copy of his letter to the Secretary of the Interior supporting Pratt's request.

Commissioner of Indian Affairs Daniel M. Browning writes to Richard Henry Pratt authorizing him to inspect the Cherokee in North Carolina along with Agent Potter, and provide a verbal report to him about the possibility of enrolling Cherokee children at Carlisle.

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

Senator William Boyd Allison writes to Richard Henry Pratt to recommend Mrs. C. R. Thomas for a vacancy at Carlisle as Dining Hall Matron.

Senator William Boyd Allison thanks Richard Henry Pratt for hiring C. R. Thomas as Dining Hall Matron at Carlisle.

William H. Beck of the Omaha and Winnebago Agency writes to Richard Henry Pratt providing a variety of updates. Beck notes that he has identified 9 potential students for Carlisle, discusses land questions at the Omaha and Winnebago Agency, notes the presence of representatives from the Genoa Indian School at the Agency, and outlines his views…

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