Request for Use of Army Ration Standard for Indian Pupils

Date
October 11, 1879

Superintendent Richard Henry Pratt writes Commissioner of Indian Affairs Ezra Hayt regarding food costs for Indian students. Pratt suggests that, until a proper standard is established, the Army ration rate be adopted and provided to him as a food allowance for the pupils.

Time Period
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Repository
National Archives and Records Administration
Location
RG 75, Series 79, box 571, Miscellaneous-1879-P-#1023
Request for Use of Army Ration Standard for Indian Pupils