Pratt Notes Agreement with Office Orders for English in Schools

Date
October 3, 1887

Richard Henry Pratt writes to the Office of Indian Affairs that he agrees with the office's order regarding English in the schools. He notes his disagreement with the missionaries who oppose it. He ends by noting that teaching English will lead to greater emancipation and eliminate interpreters at agencies which would be highly beneficial.

Time Period
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Repository
National Archives and Records Administration
Location
RG 75, Entry 91, box 422, 1887-#26231
Pratt Notes Agreement with Office Orders for English in Schools