Congressional Lobbying

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.

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."

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 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 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 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.

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

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.

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