Congressional Lobbying

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Baird Offers Pratt Support and Transfer of Tichkematse, 1879
November 5, 1879

Spencer Fullerton Baird of the Smithsonian Institution writes to Richard Henry Pratt offering to transfer Tichkematse to Carlisle, and extends his support for Pratt's efforts at Carlisle in Congress.

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Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Armstrong Tells Pratt of Potential Meeting with Senator Hawley
circa 1880

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt informing him of a potential meeting between Armstrong and Senator Hawley to discuss money owed to Hampton by the government.

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Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Request for Permission for Emergency Trip to Washington
March 3, 1880

Richard Henry Pratt writes to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, stating that he is in Washington on an emergency trip to look after the best interests of the school. Pratt notes that the Congressional bill about the founding of the school is currently under debate, and requests permission to continue staying in Washington.

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Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Armstrong Discusses Political Funding Issues with Pratt, 1880
April 20, 1880

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt sympathizing with Pratt's ongoing issues to gain political support for adequate funding for Indian education. Armstrong also criticizes the need for philanthropic funding, saying "referring you to private charity is shameful and disgusting."

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Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Armstrong Discusses Board of Indian Commissioners Lobbying with Pratt, 1881
January 11, 1881

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.

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Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Armstrong Discusses Washington Visit and Ponca Party with Pratt, 1881
February 10, 1881

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.

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Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Armstrong Discusses Garfield Visit with Pratt, 1881
June 6, 1881

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.

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Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Armstrong Discusses Return of Former Ft. Marion Prisoners with Pratt, 1881
September 15, 1881

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…

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Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Armstrong Requests Travel Expense Estimates from Pratt, 1883
January 9, 1883

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt to get an estimate of student travel expenses from Carlisle to the West. Armstrong also complains of financial limitations recently placed by Congress, and offers support for any of Pratt's efforts to advocate with the Indian Department.

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Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Armstrong Discusses Lobbying with Pratt, 1883
January 16, 1883

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt discussing his willingness to lobby for both Hampton and Carlisle.

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Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Armstrong Discusses Affairs Committee with Pratt, 1883
November 29, 1883

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt praising the cider he recently received, asking for its price, and discussing the work of the Affairs Committee in Congress in Washington.

Format:
Legal and Government Documents
Repository:
Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Armstrong Discusses Upcoming Travel Plans with Pratt, 1884
December 6, 1884

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt discussing the timing of a possible visit of Pratt to Hampton, to work with Armstrong's upcoming travel plans to Washington and the North. Armstrong notes that his Washington trip is meant to deal with a recent report to go in front of a Congressional committee.

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Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Armstrong Acknowledges Printing of Pratt's Telegram in Congressional Record
circa 1885

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute, writing on Indian Rights Association letterhead, writes to Richard Henry Pratt acknowledging that his recent telegram has been printed in the Congressional Record, and praising his work.

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Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Armstrong Discusses Holman Committee and Lincoln School with Pratt
circa 1885

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt asking if he knows when Representative Holman and his committee intended to visit Indian schools. Armstrong also shares his views from a recent visit to the Lincoln Indian School in Philadelphia.

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Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Armstrong Discusses Professional Network with Pratt, 1885
October 27, 1885

Samuel Chapman Armstrong of the Hampton Institute writes to Richard Henry Pratt discussing his professional network, including news on a plan to eliminate boarding schools in favor of reservation schools and a trip to Philadelphia.

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Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Beltzhoover Discusses Indian Appropriations Bill with Pratt, 1892
February 19, 1892

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.

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Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Belt Urges Pratt to Reconsider Resignation Threat, 1892
June 29, 1892

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…

Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Representative Olmstead Speech on Carlisle Indian School
February 6, 1908

Pennsylvania Representative Marlin Olmstead delivers this speech on the Carlisle Indian School in the House of Representative on February 6, 1908.

Format:
Speeches and Sermons
Repository:
Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections