Tall Chief Requests the Return of His Daughter Myrtie Tallchief

Date
December 1884 - February 19, 1887

Tall Chief writes to the U.S. Indian Agent James I. David of the Osage Agency requesting his assistance in returning his daughter Myrtie Tallchief from the Carlisle Indian School. David forwarded the letter to the Office of Indian Affairs seeking their advice.

Also included is a school record of Myrtie Tallchief documenting her progress at school for December 1884 and which advised parents not to send their children money..

Time Period
Year
Repository
National Archives and Records Administration
Location
RG 75, Entry 91, box 378, 1887-#5065
Tall Chief Requests the Return of His Daughter Myrtie Tallchief